This time of year Ozzie gets so dirty you can’t believe it. There’s so much mud and grime around, to say nothing about the twigs and dried leaves that cling to that long silky coat. So yesterday I gave him a bath and today it was time for a haircut. Well…… now that he’s bigger and stronger he has more ways to avoid the various parts of the process. These include pulling his paws back to avoid getting toenail trims and clipper action between the toes, laying down so I can only get to one side at a time, and leaning against me with his whole body weight! We do have an elevated tub and table for grooming, complete with a leash to attach him to the wall, but he still works hard to avoid the clippers, scissors and combs. But I didn’t give up! And even though it’s far from perfect, Ozzie did get a new haircut today and is quite a handsome young man, don’t you think?
Susan J. Edminster, Granite Falls Washington, January 27, 2011, All Rights Reserved. Picture is the sole property of Susan J. Edminster.
