The Afterbath

Barley, a dog, stands reluctantly in a bathtub, her fur and harness visibly darkened by splotches of mud.

As short as Barley’s fur is, she can never get too muddy, but a playdate like the one in yesterday’s post demands an immediate response. As soon as we left, she was whisked home and rushed directly into the bathtub before her leash & harness had even come off. After all, they were as dirty as she was! Fortunately, Barley has become quite tolerant of bathtime. She seems to understand that compliant behavior (a) hastens the whole process and (b) yields 4-5 treats over the course of the experience! And with such short fur, it’s a really speedy process. By contrast, her golden retriever buddy ended up requiring about an hour’s worth of washing and drying before he could be allowed back onto any of the furniture.