The Bath Club

MARCH MADNESS

Rhonda — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:50:02 +0000

Well what happened to January and February – OMG - Just gone in the wag of a tail

Firstly my apologies to everyone for being a little behind in the updating of this site – the excuse being Xmas/Jan was just crazy busy, with a big thank you to all “The Bath Club’s” new members. Then a short break to NZ with my partner and here we are - playing in the rain !

Here are some cool things to look out for in 2010:

Sale of product: Flea control, Heart Worm, Intestinal worm tabs, tick collars and some of the “must have” brushes and combs. Also we look forward to Natural dog treats coming soon.
Photo comps for each month with winners getting a spot in the western echo ads (wow almost famous)
Quizzes and puzzles for young and old
Topical events and issues that can be discussed

So best I get going and get started on some of these things

Cheers for now

Ronnie, Bogart,Bacall,Maisie and Eli

Jazz loved the car

Jazz and Tashi ready for the car trip (may be not the Bath)

Jazz passed away January 2010

May she rest in peace

To Clip or not to clip?…

Rhonda — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:01:52 +0000

…That is the question.
I think it should be about the health and welfare of the animal and not what we think looks good. We live in a sub tropical climate and there are few breeds not suited for this weather. It is about making your pooch comfortable. All the new little designer crossbreed dogs eg: Cavoodles, moodle, groodles, spoodles etc etc need to have their coats maintained

Brushed thoroughly, minimum of 3 times a week.
Feet, faces and bottoms trimmed fortnightly.
Ears cleaned and checked and nails trimmed.

And we all love that cute fluffy look and start off with good intentions. Then all of a sudden, our cute little fluffy, is one big knotted mess. A big contributing factor to this matted mess we now have, is bathing without completely brushing out the coat thoroughly first. It is very important that all old dead hair and matts are removed before wetting the coat. It is recommended that every 8 – 12 weeks, you should get your “best friend” professionally groomed – whether it be a maintenance clip, full clip, coat stripping or face and feet trim – it is all about keeping your pet healthy and comfortable.

Chicko has his maintenace clip every 8 - 10 weeks

Little Miss Marlie

Rhonda — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:47:36 +0000

And along came Miss Marlie for her very first big adventure

Am I this good at home?

Hey Mum, love this bath!

Haircuts, Puppies, Bereavements and more Puppies

Rhonda — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:35:13 +0000

Hi , Oh my gosh, its October all ready, and soo not organised for the end of year festivities.What a busy last month I have had. Yes, hair cut time and shedding out that winter coat for the fluffy and hairy ones. Ticks and fleas are out there in full force, so please be vigilant with checking all 4 legged family children and I guess some of the 2 legged ones could be checked too. Along with all the new hairy pooches I have been lucky to meet these past couple of months, there has also been a few new pups. I get to play, cuddle, kiss, bath and feed biccy’s to them – and then give them back – God Ive got a good job!

But there is always a flip side to the coin and we have said goodbye to 2 very big personalities

: GEORGE

: JAKE

George and Jake – I would like to think they are in a good place now, running, playing and causing havoc, pain free.

R.I.P.P.

Little Gracie – Cavoodle was in for her fist clip – and did very well I might add. But, when I was finished she could see, which ment she could also see the camera and that was the end of the photo session. So you will just have to believe me when I say she looked gorgeous.

And then there is young Ziggy, this boy is one bundle of happy energy and I think he is even getting to enjoy his bath??

Katie and her little brother Bill – 2 Rhodesian Ridgeback pups – I think all the memories of having two pups at the same time are comming back thick and fast to their family. Ha Ha

We have Katie’s first bath photo’s and Young Bill will be added next week – hopefully if we have no more minor incidents!

Just finishing up the crumbs of the Biccy I was bribed with to get in the bath

Here I am

Now that wasn't so bad

MYSTAL AND TOMO’S BIG DAY OUT

Rhonda — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:44:47 +0000

” Hey Tomo, what do you think they are doing over there, do ya reckon what ever it is, we might be next?”

“Don’t know, but Im not going to take my eyes off “Mojo” , biggest dog I ever did see!”

“Anyone mentions the words, ‘Drowned’ or ‘Rat’, and they get it!!”

“Excuse me, someone, hello, I would like to talk to the person responsible,

hello, is there some one there!!”

” Well Tomo, I think we came out OK, I mean what can I say, I look absolutely gorgeous!”

“Yeah, and I think there might be some sort of treat comming , I smell food over there”

Newest Bath Club Member

Rhonda — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:11:44 +0000

A big welcome to Miss Indy

I wonder if Ronnie will see me here ?

BEFORE

DURING

PHEW, BACK WITH THE FAMILY

Hi, my name is Indy and this was my first hydro bath experience

Ronnie said I was the best little girl ever

I got to meet all the other puppies and a really nice girl called Molly,

I heard from all the others that Molly is every ones friend

and sits in the back of the car with us little ones.

They also tell me it’s going to happen again next fortnight and the one after that, and the one after that, and the ……………………..Cool!

Ticks

Rhonda — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:29:47 +0000

Tick season is upon us and this is what to look for

(Which seems to be nearly always in there crazy weather seasons)

These little guys are out there and they will kill. Even if you have taken precautions eg: tick collar, flea/tick control or tablets (Proban®). You still should do a physical check at least once a day of your pet.

Young Mr Guinness was having his bath today and I found a “Nasty” lurking in his armpit. He is home this evening being closely monitored for any of the tell tale signs -

Loss of coordination in the hind legs
Change in voice or bark
Retching, coughing and/or vomiting
Loss of appetite
Progressive paralysis to include the forelegs
Difficulty in breathing or rapid breathing

Seek Veterinary assistance as soon as possible