Sally - Shelby is definitely saying "thank you auntie sally right now" - I agree and I didn't even think of the stress factor since she's been having a good couple of days. Sadly, my bathtub is not an option for us since it would involve me getting in there and I am not sure I am ready to take our relationship to that level! (lol). The way it's set up, the sink is right up next to it so I can't get to the water AND Shelby. 

And that is HILARIOUS - true - maybe that would give her a reason to dislike my bathroom! 🙂 

She would probably do OK in one of those places but she does tend to 'move' and is still unstable. I'll give it another couple weeks. She actually smells less offensive w/her stitches out and I can use baby wipes on her for a quick sponge bath thing! 

Well, well, well... guess who really needs a bath now!?! Yup! My girl is definitely beyond 'ripe' (and I want her to feel soft and silky again like she always does post bath) ... one of her vets suggested that if I am really that worried that I take a bath with her (that might be crossing some boundaries) and it really is a matter of keeping her 100% safe where I could 'hold' her w/my legs while I washed her. But I worry about her getting all spazzy post-bath (you know how some dogs like to run around and roll and get the clean scent OFF them)? 

Maybe going with the dry shampoo is really best for Shelby. Just curious if any other Tripawd pawrents have bathed their dogs. 

Also, eventually I think we will need to clip the toenails - I assume the vets know how to do that w/out injuring her? Shelby HATES getting a pedicure - even when she had 4 legs she would scream like a banshee - but I suspect now she would be even more vulnerable. She has always been odd about people touching her feet (thankfully, she lets me do it but I have not and never will clip her nails). But I guess they would have to hold them on their back because she can't really balance on 2 legs... ahhhh... the grooming needs of an LA pooch! 

willowsmom said
I used to bathe Willow all the time. I think she was a little bigger than Shelby...Willow was 50 lbs. (I bathe Seven too, but we go in the walk-in shower together). I would put a towel on the bottom of the bathtub to help keep her from slipping...for some reason the no skid mats never stayed flat for me :-). It's easier with an extra person. Do you have a friend who can help? Or maybe a huge oversized kitchen sink that she will fit in? I would just pick Willow up and put her in the tub and do a quick but thorough job. You don't actually have to "bathe" with her...you're really doing a shower. Does your tub have a shower head with hose? You just keep it low and try to keep the water off of yourself. Good Luck!

Shelby is 23.4 pounds so yes, smaller - the "do-it-yourself" places have tubs like an oversized kitchen sink but I just worry that she will get injured in there if I am not actually in with her. I have a tub that I would have to get in w/her since I can't reach the water (my sink is right up next to it so not built for washing a dog or child if I had one of those).  SO yup... thinking the option is to put on my suit and get in there w/her and sit! It's just me but I think I can handle it alone. And no, there will not be photos of that! 

@ Amy - the vet said they would do for her next time we go .. I just hear clicky/click and worry they are too long. Shelby has eaten food out of my mouth before (I was leaning over her w/a cheese stick trying to put her leash on and she took it out of my mouth "Lady and the Tramp" style) so showering together will just solidify our already extremely close relationship. Fun weekend project for us since it will be warm and she can 'dry' completely outside!