We started giving Morty baths when he was a teeny puppy because we figured it would get him used to the process early on. We didn't want a giant bulldog who hates water trying to weasel his way out of a washing down the road, especially considering how often Morty manages to stroll through his own poo. Can you imagine a big, wet, panicky bulldog who is covered in feces trying to charge out of the bathroom? Yeah. Not what we wanted.
Generally, early bathing was a great idea. He now loves baths. He hops right in when I point to the tub, and he sits in the water quite happily until I'm all done washing him off.
But things have started getting out of hand. See, Morty has fallen in love with the bath. Big time.
I first noticed it this past month when I took my morning showers. If Morty was up, he'd sneak into the bathroom and paw at the shower curtain, whimpering because he couldn't come in. He does this without fail every morning, and he occasionally is bold enough to plant his front paws in the actual tub. I have to tell him "no!" and push him out of the room.
Last week, my BH was in the tub while I was out for the evening. Morty came into the bathroom (the door doesn't close very well, and he knows how to nudge it open) and pawed at the water. My BH patted him on the head and kept reading his book. Morty took that as a positive sign and jumped into the bath, nearly scaring the bejeezus out of my BH and coming dangerously close to genital-crushing territory. Bath time was over, and my BH was stuck drying off our crazy dog.
Yesterday evening, all I wanted was a bath. I was chilly and tired, and the thought of slipping into a warm tub was tempting. I turned on the water and went to the kitchen to tidy up.
Guess who was sitting in my nice bath when I got back? Yes, Morty had hopped in, putting his muddy paws in my precious warm water, effectively ruining my chances of having a relaxing soak. I let the water out of the bath and waited for him to hop out, but instead he stretched out and prepared to take a nap. I eventually wrestled him out with promises of peanut butter treats.
The good news in all of this? Morty smells like roses nearly all the time.
The bad news? Well, you just try having a 50 pound bullie do a flying leap onto your downstairs. That is some scary shit.
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Where are the pictures of such adorable going ons!? (Though, please spare us the ones of you and your BH showering!)
But Jess, you took those showering pictues, so you must still have them..... ;)
Seriously though, give them back.
Really seriously, I have one shot of him trying to get into the tub... I'll find it if I can.
I laugh every time I see the pictures I have of adorable Morty in the tub!
My parent's got their puppy last night, and by gosh he's adorable! I really wish Arlo and Morty could have play dates!
what a cute pup. how can you be mad at such a cute little thing. He just wants to spend more time with you. :)
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