I know Brandie's a good dog, but I am not sure how she would react if I give her a bath after months of being an abandoned dog and roaming the village streets.
I was the only one who could and would touch and rub her before. Her coat did not look messy but it was greasy to the the touch.
So, I finally decided that I would give her a bath. I checked Handyman for a plastic/rubber muzzle. I didn't like it and I was thinking, neither would Brandie. Brandie already had a makeshift collar. My plan was to bath her in my laundry/kiddie pool area in the courtyard. She just had to be chained so she wouldn't run away.
I was trying to make a new a dog collar out of an old belt, and padded muzzle using fabric, foam, and Velcro. Decided against it. Too much work.
So, I just brought down the metal chain/leash, and prayed that even without a muzzle, Brandie would not bite me.
I led her to the laundry area/kiddie pool using a piece of chicken bone, her fave. Then I attached the metal leash to her existing collar. She was nibbling on the bone when I introduced the water. She was surprised, but didn't make a scene. She was just a good girl!
To remove the grime and oils in her coat, I first used a laundry bar. Then washed the suds off. On the second wash, I used a shampoo (for humans which is PHP88 per liter from Japan Home). Dog shampoo is too expensive. And I didn't have one.
She started to feel cold during the second wash and was whimpering a bit and shaking the water off. 30 seconds more. To dry her, I used one of my old towels. She didn't have to say it, but I know she felt better and refreshed.
Again to my surprise, I didn't find any ticks in her. I checked her ears, body, paws and toes. Nadah! Was sleeping on dirt helped keeps ticks and parasites away?
I tried walking her on a leash. We went out. She was just a good dog and didn't complain being on leash. I need to buy a cord leash. The metal chain seems heavy for her.
Like other dogs after a bath, she was trying to dry her coat by rubbing her body on the pavement.
She was really a good girl the whole time. It was really amazing. My earlier fears seemed unjustified. Brandie is really growing on me.... and may soon be a best friend. :)
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