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You dirty dogs

I have visited Six Wags Dog Park in Salem several times and have always had a wonderful time there with my two hounds, but I had yet to try their doggy bath tubs. The Dirty Dog Clean Dog Wash can be used by anyone, not just dog park members.

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It was in the back of my mind to try it soon, since we are moving from the spring mud season to the summer dirt season and since Coral has discovered the joys of "gardening" under the steps of our deck and is turning our tan carpet a nice shade of terra cotta.

Yesterday, I got an e-mail from a co-worker who gave the self-wash stall a try and she loved it.

She wrote: "My boyfriend and I have a long-haired Aussie/Chow mix who loves to get filthy and we were paying $30 or more just to get him washed. At Dirty Dog Clean Dog... it's $15 for a wash, or $10 on Tuesdays, or $25 for five washes. Everything is provided - wash bin, shampoos, conditioner, blow dryer, etc. We saved money and had a blast doing it!"

According to the Web site, Dirty Dog Clean Dog is offering a bathing, brushing and blow drying class for pet parents of long- and curly-haired dogs, although it does say short-hairs are welcome as well. The class is June 21 at 3 p.m. and costs $50.

That could be a real bargain if you save future grooming fees, which for our two short-haired hounds is $30 each.

Have any of you tried the self-wash tubs at Six Wags or any other park? Spill the beans on your experience with do-it-yourself doggie baths.

(Photo from Six Wags Dog Park Web site)

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[May 30, 2008 10:39 PM]

Russ H : →http://www.just-dogs.org

I have seen those self service dog washers in various places. Some are even coin operated. I just hate bathing my dogs because its such a pain being long haired breeds. I would rather pay the $40 and have someone do it for me. Great blog.

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