Doggie Wash n' Go

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Gus' could use a bath, and now that the weather is turning warmer, it's time. Yesterday, I came across and ad for one of these places. A basic D-I-Y wash and dry is $12. They have various shampoos and conditioners, etc. You bring your own grooming tools.

The photos of the place look OK--big, stainless tubs like professional groomers use and hand-held dryers. Of course, there's an add-on menu for everything from nail trims to deodorant--none of which I want.

Anyway, with the house being shown on 2-hours notice, I thought this might be a good alternative to using the bathtub, not to mention the clean-up afterward.

Has anyone ever tried these places?
 
Never used one myself, just worked for a grooming shop that has it. Lots of people love it, but there is usually a time limit, like half an hour to wash your dog, call to see if they provide some way to dry the dog first. Some do, some dont, if they don't you'll need to bring your own towels. The shampoos they let you use for those things are usually the basic basic basic versions as well, I'd suggest seeing if they will let you use a better shampoo(worth a couple of dollars) or bring your own.
 
I take both of my dogs to one of these place ,it is ran inconjunction of a petshop where i get their food..i keep my receipts and when I build up to over 50.00 before tax I get 5.00 off dog washing..the base cost is 10.00.
They provide shampoo,conditioner,bathing tethers,rubber bathing brushes,towels , hand driers and kennel driers. There is no time limit for bathing/drying..Lol,I could spend all afternoon there, which I probably will do today...the dogs are RANK.

It is a definate plus to not have to be knelt over the bath tub at home getting sore knees and back aches or stopping up the pipe w/dog fur. There is a nice grooming table with an arm which I don't have at home too.

I think it is a great idea...just check out the rules and equipment and see how the person running the area is, the ladies running the one I go to understand the time it can take to get a sheltie nice and dry,groomed and beeeutiful.
Lisa
 
Doggie Wash N Go

I have used them. There is one right here in my town except they have the blowers that groomers use and they supply all grooming tools also for $15.00.
 
Worth a try!!

I used one once when I went out with my friend. We swam the dogs in the canal(which smells like dirty fishy water) and we were going to just go back to her place and groom them, until we came across one. I think if it wasn't for the fact that we had 9.....yes 9 dogs to clean it woudl have been more productive. The blasters weren't that powerful, and the shampoo and conditioner didn't really smell that strong. I think aside from the fact that we had 9 dogs...and coudln't really take the time, it was a pretty good alternative. Definitely worth it if you have only 1 or 2 dogs and the time to take your time...especially shelties! Hair hair hair! Also...every station is different!! But definitely worth a try! If you like it, you know to go back, if you don't...time to look for another one!!! The steel tub was amazing! Beats bending over a laundry tub!
 
My mom uses one all the time. For a big dog...it sure beats the mess that a dog can make in your bathroom. Not sure if I would use it for the Shelties, since they are little enough not to do any major harm.
 
I think its a fantastic idea....unfortunately I don't think we have any in our city.

This weekend, Indy came to the door to come and you could not see the white on his legs - they were dripping with mud!

This was no towel off....so straight into the double kitchen sink. Two legs in one half, two legs in the other. It was very ackward to get at him in all the right places with the spray nozzle.

If I had one of those places nearby, it would have been tempting to load him in the car and finish the job properly.

Instead I got the worst off, and called the groomer immediately! Appointments for both boys on Saturday! And yes, I'm going to the groomer on Saturday as well. Time for my locks to get groomed too!
 
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