Black & White Sunday - Suds Ahoy! & Terrier & Wire-Coat Bathing Tips

Today, Earl got a wash. That's right… and he was a little put out at first, as they are! Earl has never relished in baths or showers, and today was not really any different! Before we did it, he sat there and whined, like he knew it was coming… even after a LONG walk and LONG play, running around and enjoying tiring times with his little 'house-sister', Ethel of course!

We applied the suds, and I think he enjoyed this better than being rinsed. Ugh, water. That's what his idea of the stuff is! 

Anyway, he much preferred his towel down, which was a little like a relaxing massage in his mind (good thing), and mostly, absolutely threw himself into the hair-drying afterwards!! Yep, we used a hairdryer!!! And he loved it! You see, natural fur-drying was not an option, as he couldn't go outside to dry as it is wet and cold. Not an option…

Trust me, it wasn't easy getting photos!!!

So instead, we placed him in front of the roaring fire with a chew bone and let him dry off snuggly and toasty. The perfect way.

Bathing terriers & wire-coats - my best tips:

~ Do not bathe on a very regular basis, as this could strip your dog from his/her natural coat oils

~ Your terrier may be stubborn to bathing, you know them! Wilful characters they are, but don't let them get the better of you! Persist and get the job done! Your terrier will feel better afterwards!

This is for terriers and wire-coated dogs, and dogs without wired fur, this will differ. Look into your own breed of dog and type of fur/hair to see how you can successfully bathe them.

How does your dog take to bathing?

We're delighted to be participating in the Black and White Sunday Blog Hop, very kindly hosted once again by Dachshund Nola and Sugar The Golden Retriever - thanks again, guys!

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Also, don't forget to cast your kindly vote for me and Earl for the Dogs Monthly (Magazine) HiLife 'Best Friends' Trophy 2014, if you haven't already. This award means the world to us, and to get it would be totally incredible and lifting. Our relationship is special - if you missed the post, visit it HERE and see for yourself fully.

To vote, email Kathie.L@abmpublishing.co.uk with 'Best Friends' in the subject box. In the main body, write 'I would like Summer Clark and Earl to win the HiLife Trophy 2014' (or something along those lines, stating CLEARLY our names). That's all, you can then hit send! Alternatively, write to Best Friends, Dogs Monthly, 61 Great Whyte, Ramsey, Huntingdon PE26 1HJ. Voting closes on 4 December 2014, so get your votes in ASAP, and support one wonderful little terrier and the human girl he has 'saved'!

Every vote counts, and we are eternally grateful for EVERY single person who votes. Thank you SO SO SO much for your such generous voting!!

Earl and I are a fantastic pair, with an incredible relationship and story <3