Yes~ you can give your dog a water bath! There have been times when I have hosed them down outside before I would let them in. You can also crate your dog until their paws and muddy fur dries, then brush them out and they will be nice and clean again.
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of buttafamily5 Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 11:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [labradoodles] Having a WHITE doodle is NOT like having a white car!! Most people buy white cars because they don't show the dirt -- well that certainly does not hold true mud-loving, worm-digging labradoodles! Here in Maine up until yesterday it was very warm and the ground was muddy and not frozen, and Dempsey just gets filthy! And while I can rush the potty trips and discourage the digging, he still gets muddy feet and I am always wiping them, but they are still dirty - short of a real dip in the tub. Is it ok to wash him every few days as long as it's just a rinse with water? I know I am not supposed to bathe him often, but because he is so light, his coat looks so dingy if I just let it dry with dirt in it and then try to brush it out. Donna p.s. if you have a dark doodle -- trust me the dirt is still there, even if you can't see it! LOL
