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> How about putting a drain in the floor as well and using that with a long > hosed shower for the muddy paw duty and the bath tub for full baths? Sor > of along the lines of the tile and drain combos that many store restrooms > use for cleaning the floors.
My "lotto" dream house will have one of these suckers in each ROOM! — Toni www.irish-wolfhounds.com
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Have DH build your own ramp 
and use whatever tub you can afford – a used people one up on a bench instead of floor mounted will work fine want to change the color of the one in the house? <VBG> sounds great – when Nelson and I moved into this house we discovered we both had earmarked the same spaces for purposes that were not coinciding – HAH but the car still got to have half the garage to his disgust Nancy
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Well, we are planning to move house this Spring or Summer, and the New > Place has (in addition to a good fenced yard and 3 acres with a REALLY > nice barn for the horses) a one-car garage that is no longer going to be a > garage. DH is already suggesting insulating the garage door end and > getting in plumbing for the washer and dryer — NICE not having to go up > and down stairs to the basement laundry! And the chest freezer and some > shelving will go there so I have a genuine pantry for a change. > There’s space left over in this cement-floored large room that will be > plumbed and insulated and already has electric outlets. And has a door to > the fenced yard. SO I am gleefully thinking of a doggy bathing area. The > raised tubs look lovely but I don’t know if they’d jump in; DH agrees > that the groomer’s professional stainless steel batch with walk-up ramp is > the gold standard, but $15K and up is out of our price range. I’ve seen a > portable plastic dog bath advertised and it looks like a good solution, > but seems kind of small. The Booster Bath looks nicer to use, but I can > forsee some difficulty in getting Lance (who is both blind and our > heaviest dog) into it on the regular basis that spring mud footbaths will > call for. SO… if you had a mudroom, what would you put in for a dog > bath? It will get a lot of use in the muddy season as a wipe-your-feet > bath, but it would be nice if the same tub could be used as a "real" full > bath at times as well. The suspiciously small tub seems to be out there > for $60 – $80, the Booster Bath more like $200, and the Grand Prix Du > Doggy-Bath is out of the running at $15K+. > Also, has anyone used the "tropic shower" for warm water? > Elizabeth Naime > and the soon to be clean-footed dogs
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> http://neserum.com/CollectionDisplay.jsp?collection=80000 > Hope this helps!
What a great site! I’m going to begin a course in dog grooming, so that link will come in handy. Thanks so much for passing it on. — | "Art is the Philosophy of the Soul!" | | TD Yandt aka Prairie Lily | http://zuzubabies.com | | artist, philosopher, friend | the place to be for people | | http://chihuahuadesign.com | http://ladies-of-the-heart.com | | inexpensive web design, free | Regional Director for | | hosting and free backgrounds | region 53, Canadian Prairie | | or stop by and visit me at my personal site: | | http://members.home.net/prairie-lily/ |
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> What a great site! I’m going to begin a course in dog grooming, so that link > will come in handy. Thanks so much for passing it on. > —
Good Luck with your course!It can be rewarding…most of the time!<wink> — Rachel Dog Grooming By Rachel http://www.rachelsgrooming.com Breed related Art and Collectibles http://www.momsfantasticdogs.com
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> Hmm. What do you think of dri-dek tiles as a nonslip surface for an > otherwise slippery secondhand tub? > Rub-a-dub-dub,
First off, let me say how jealous I am! *laugh* I’m not sure what the dri-deks look like (I know I’ve seen them in magazines, but off the top of my head, I can’t remember). But, since I started working at a vet clinic, I *hate* bathing my dogs at home! They have these big, heavy insert things that raise up about an 1 1/2" to keep the dog out of the water. It’s like a shower stall, but raised up to about 2 1/2 foot level. Those grid inserts are awesome. They are blue in color, come in varying sizes and are a really helpful for the dogs to keep their footing, and for the dirty water to drain off (and not stand in it). I’m not sure what they’re called, but I would definitely use something that raised the dog up, over stick-on type mats that still kept their feet in the water. (‘Course, I don’t know what they cost either! :-) ) Shelly, Coda & Guiness…
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> call for. SO… if you had a mudroom, what would you put in for a dog > bath? It will get a lot of use in the muddy season as a wipe-your-feet > bath,
How about putting a drain in the floor as well and using that with a long hosed shower for the muddy paw duty and the bath tub for full baths? Sor of along the lines of the tile and drain combos that many store restrooms use for cleaning the floors. Karen
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How about 2? One full bath, plus a grate w/drain on the floor to hose their feet off on? — Paul C – Purebred…mix…their tails still wag the same and they’ll still grab your lunch. Scratch an ear anyways.
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For warm weather bathing I have a set up that is on concrete and is very similar to a picnic table or work bench construction. It has 4 cross braced legs, with a surface made of 5/4" deck boards with about a 1/8" space between them. A permanently mounted grooming arm on one end and walla….combo grooming table/wash rack. Is really inexpensive to build, portable, and easily done in various sizes to accommodate dogs and owners of varying sizes. — Shea Kelley Wayfarer Borzoi http://www.wayfarer-borzoi.com Mountain Rope Leads http://www.wayfarer-borzoi.com/leads.htm "Beyond the horizon, marching on, the irresistible temptation to share the emotion."
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> Good Luck with your course!It can be rewarding…most of the time!<wink>
Thanks. *smiles* I just really needed to find something that I could do from home, and I’m always happiest when working with animals — even if they don’t want to be working with me. *lol* With some dogs I bet the groomers is just as bad as the vets. *grins* If all goes well I hope to set up a home office, with a tub, table, dryer, etc. And maybe work three or four afternoons a week, take two appointments for each afternoon. I know my body can’t handle full time work, so this might be a good option for me. *smiles* — | "Art is the Philosophy of the Soul!" | | TD Yandt aka Prairie Lily | http://zuzubabies.com | | artist, philosopher, friend | the place to be for people | | http://chihuahuadesign.com | http://ladies-of-the-heart.com | | inexpensive web design, free | Regional Director for | | hosting and free backgrounds | region 53, Canadian Prairie | | or stop by and visit me at my personal site: | | http://members.home.net/prairie-lily/ |
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Elizabeth wrote >Good ideas both! And DH is a fair dinkum carpenter, so I might could >get him to build a walk up, walk down platform for a used people-tub. >Hmm. What do you think of dri-dek tiles as a nonslip surface for an >otherwise slippery secondhand tub?
Depending on your breed, I think that dri-dek tiles are great for a mat in front of the tub, but would be overly cumbersome for _inside_ the tub. A large human type bath mat works best, IME, as you can easily rinse the hair and dirt off and then it will suction to the side to dry. Have groomed for about 15 years now and have never used anything but raised regular bathtubs. The best is a heavy constructed base (wood painted with sealant). You can cut and mount a thin splash guard to the wall, mounting a secure eye hook to the back of it for a tether. IME, the metal coated bath nooses tend to break and then the metal is exposed. You can use a regular nylon grooming noose, or if you need a longer tether, hook two of them together. HTH, Robin
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> Remember, plenty of light, water pressure, storage, ventilation, and > electrical outlets.
And hanging racks, for things like leashes, collars, nail clippers, towel drying and importantly–a rubber apron! *grin* Shelly, Coda & Guiness…
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>Not sure which breed you have, so I don’t know if you can pick their butts >up and toss ‘em in or not.
Two collies and a smaller mix – flingable, but for my big boy Lance definitely "work". Size was my main concern with the portable plastic tub, as it’s only about 36 inches long; they’d fit, but I don’t know if it would be comfortable. Stock tank idea noted. I thought about getting one for the yard years ago, but the good ones are a bit expensive, we just use a child’s plastic wading pool and a new one every year or two is okay because they’re pretty cheap. Compared to baths, however, the price of a stock tank isn’t so much. Thanks! Elizabeth
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> E, > I just got a new house with a down stairs "utility room" that is going to be > my dog grooming area. I just ordered a Booster Bath.
I’m hopelessly jealous of all of youz….. fortunately I live in a climate where bathing outdoors is feasible year round……. and Dad does the bathing chores! If yer doin’ large breeds, definately a walk in stall type arrangement. For the smaller guys, even a large laundry tub arrangement would be nice. Remember, plenty of light, water pressure, storage, ventilation, and electrical outlets. — Toni www.irish-wolfhounds.com
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Well, we are planning to move house this Spring or Summer, and the New Place has (in addition to a good fenced yard and 3 acres with a REALLY nice barn for the horses) a one-car garage that is no longer going to be a garage. DH is already suggesting insulating the garage door end and getting in plumbing for the washer and dryer — NICE not having to go up and down stairs to the basement laundry! And the chest freezer and some shelving will go there so I have a genuine pantry for a change. There’s space left over in this cement-floored large room that will be plumbed and insulated and already has electric outlets. And has a door to the fenced yard. SO I am gleefully thinking of a doggy bathing area. The raised tubs look lovely but I don’t know if they’d jump in; DH agrees that the groomer’s professional stainless steel batch with walk-up ramp is the gold standard, but $15K and up is out of our price range. I’ve seen a portable plastic dog bath advertised and it looks like a good solution, but seems kind of small. The Booster Bath looks nicer to use, but I can forsee some difficulty in getting Lance (who is both blind and our heaviest dog) into it on the regular basis that spring mud footbaths will call for. SO… if you had a mudroom, what would you put in for a dog bath? It will get a lot of use in the muddy season as a wipe-your-feet bath, but it would be nice if the same tub could be used as a "real" full bath at times as well. The suspiciously small tub seems to be out there for $60 – $80, the Booster Bath more like $200, and the Grand Prix Du Doggy-Bath is out of the running at $15K+. Also, has anyone used the "tropic shower" for warm water? Elizabeth Naime and the soon to be clean-footed dogs
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as a "real" full > bath at times as well. The suspiciously small tub seems to be out there > for $60 – $80, the Booster Bath more like $200, and the Grand Prix Du > Doggy-Bath is out of the running at $15K+. > Also, has anyone used the "tropic shower" for warm water? > Elizabeth Naime
Hi Elizabeth…I was just looking through the New England Serum website and came across a few different tubs… ranging in price from the most basic tub for $280-323…to the more extensive with a walk in ramp for $1000-2500. Or you could get a more basic stainless steel tub and buy a pet step ladder for another $150. Go check it out at: http://neserum.com/CollectionDisplay.jsp?collection=80000 Hope this helps! — Rachel Dog Grooming By Rachel http://www.rachelsgrooming.com Breed related Art and Collectibles http://www.momsfantasticdogs.com
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Well, we are planning to move house this Spring or Summer, and the New >Place has (in addition to a good fenced yard and 3 acres with a REALLY >nice barn for the horses) a one-car garage that is no longer going to be a >garage. DH is already suggesting insulating the garage door end and >getting in plumbing for the washer and dryer — NICE not having to go up >and down stairs to the basement laundry! And the chest freezer and some >shelving will go there so I have a genuine pantry for a change. >There’s space left over in this cement-floored large room that will be >plumbed and insulated and already has electric outlets. And has a door to >the fenced yard. SO I am gleefully thinking of a doggy bathing area. The >raised tubs look lovely but I don’t know if they’d jump in; DH agrees >that the groomer’s professional stainless steel batch with walk-up ramp is >the gold standard, but $15K and up is out of our price range. I’ve seen a >portable plastic dog bath advertised and it looks like a good solution, >but seems kind of small. The Booster Bath looks nicer to use, but I can >forsee some difficulty in getting Lance (who is both blind and our >heaviest dog) into it on the regular basis that spring mud footbaths will >call for. SO… if you had a mudroom, what would you put in for a dog >bath? It will get a lot of use in the muddy season as a wipe-your-feet >bath, but it would be nice if the same tub could be used as a "real" full >bath at times as well. The suspiciously small tub seems to be out there >for $60 – $80, the Booster Bath more like $200, and the Grand Prix Du >Doggy-Bath is out of the running at $15K+. >Also, has anyone used the "tropic shower" for warm water? >Elizabeth Naime >and the soon to be clean-footed dogs
How about your local old house demo yard? They often have old tubs, sinks etc. at a fraction of the cost of new. And if the inside it ok you can always pain the outside. Or do what a friend of mine did and make a walk "down" square concrete wash area in a corner of the garage and plumb with a drain from there. Very easy for large dogs. She has Danes and two steps down into a 6 x 6 square with a pole in the ground at one end for attaching a lead and a hose with warm water fits the bill well. Liz
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Not sure which breed you have, so I don’t know if you can pick their butts up and toss ‘em in or not. Why not look at a plastic or galvanized stock tank? Should be just right and they have drains at the bottom. I’m getting a big one for the play yard this summer. Let them jump in and cool off at will and drain it when it gets too yucky. Figured if they get stinky while out during the day I can hose ‘em off before letting them in the house. -Amanda
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>extensive with a walk in ramp for $1000-2500.
Umm, seeing my own post come up I realized that I left the decimal point off of "1.5K and up". Didn’t want you to think that I’d found THAT pricey a tub. ;-) These are about what I’ve found, plus musings about building our own ramp for a walkin raised tub. But what’s the best value and the best setup for primarily demudding feet plus occasional "real bath" use? I don’t want to go with the cheaper one just because it’s cheaper, but not sure what would be "ideal"… Elizabeth Naime
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>How about your local old house demo yard? They often have old tubs, >sinks etc. at a fraction of the cost of new. And if the inside it ok >you can always pain the outside. >Or do what a friend of mine did and make a walk "down" square concrete >wash area in a corner of the garage and plumb with a drain from there.
Good ideas both! And DH is a fair dinkum carpenter, so I might could get him to build a walk up, walk down platform for a used people-tub. Hmm. What do you think of dri-dek tiles as a nonslip surface for an otherwise slippery secondhand tub? Rub-a-dub-dub, Elizabeth
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E, I just got a new house with a down stairs "utility room" that is going to be my dog grooming area. I just ordered a Booster Bath. I used one at a show recently and they are GREAT! Just the right height, good size overall, and they are light enough to move around/yet sturdy enough to put a newphie in. They are "just right" and a much better price then the big high dollar ones. You need to get a sprayer hook up for the laundry tub and a hose to run to the septic pump lift station in the house too to use it properly (it comes with a built in drain)! You could build your own wooden ramp up to it if needed too. Cheers (eagerly waiting that Booster Bath…3 weeks and counting to delivery!) Marla Belzowski & the LegendHold Collie Clan
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Well, we are planning to move house this Spring or Summer, and the New > Place has (in addition to a good fenced yard and 3 acres with a REALLY > nice barn for the horses) a one-car garage that is no longer going to be a > garage. DH is already suggesting insulating the garage door end and > getting in plumbing for the washer and dryer — NICE not having to go up > and down stairs to the basement laundry! And the chest freezer and some > shelving will go there so I have a genuine pantry for a change. > There’s space left over in this cement-floored large room that will be > plumbed and insulated and already has electric outlets. And has a door to > the fenced yard. SO I am gleefully thinking of a doggy bathing area. The > raised tubs look lovely but I don’t know if they’d jump in; DH agrees > that the groomer’s professional stainless steel batch with walk-up ramp is > the gold standard, but $15K and up is out of our price range. I’ve seen a > portable plastic dog bath advertised and it looks like a good solution, > but seems kind of small. The Booster Bath looks nicer to use, but I can > forsee some difficulty in getting Lance (who is both blind and our > heaviest dog) into it on the regular basis that spring mud footbaths will > call for. SO… if you had a mudroom, what would you put in for a dog > bath? It will get a lot of use in the muddy season as a wipe-your-feet > bath, but it would be nice if the same tub could be used as a "real" full > bath at times as well. The suspiciously small tub seems to be out there > for $60 – $80, the Booster Bath more like $200, and the Grand Prix Du > Doggy-Bath is out of the running at $15K+. > Also, has anyone used the "tropic shower" for warm water? > Elizabeth Naime > and the soon to be clean-footed dogs
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