Spring Cleaning

Judging from the blogs of other puppy raisers and dog owners, the spring sunshine means time for a good spring puppy cleaning. It is quite overdue for Cabana, but the last couple weeks have been chilly and rainy here. I didn't want muddy paws to spoil the results of a freshly cleaned doggy, so I waited until the rainy spell passed.

This was Cabana's first bath in the tub. Up until now, I've been hoisting her into the kitchen sink. Now weighing 44 pounds, those days are over. I put on shorts and a t-shirt and got in there with her, so I could shut the sliding doors and keep any watery messes contained.

Cabana seemed to enjoy being in the bathtub. She liked lapping up the water coming out of the faucet and stood patiently while I lathered her all over.


I bought a new shampoo because the cheapo stuff I had before smelled awful. It was lavender fragrance, which I normally like--but mixed in with eau de wet dog, it wasn't a good combo. Plus, I felt like I had to use tons of it, and it still wouldn't lather or spread around. This new shampoo by Earthbath is FABULOUS. It smells great, lathers copiously, has a nice thick consistency, and best of all, doesn't contain soap, so it won't dry out Cabana's skin. Although a couple more dollars than the previous bottle, it was worth every penny!


After the morning's excitement, a clean and naked (i.e. collarless) Cabana lays sleeping and drying in the sun.