Oh no bath time!

Hello pack, it’s your soggy Chief Inspiration Dog, Rusty, reporting from the dreaded tub. Yep… today’s topic is bath time. Cue dramatic howl.

Look, I get it. Apparently, rolling in mystery smells at the park isn’t “fragrance” enough for the humans. They say things like, “Rusty, you stink!” or “That’s not cologne, that’s possum poo.” (For the record, I thought I smelled fantastic.) Next thing I know, I’m being lured into the bathroom with treats – rookie mistake, I fall for it every time.

The water comes on, the bubbles appear, and boom – I’m plonked in the tub. My ears droop, my eyes do the full sad-puppy thing… but does it work? Nope. Out comes the shampoo, and suddenly I’m a walking, barking bubble machine.

And don’t get me started on the towel rub. You think I’m dry? Ha! Just wait till I do my zoomies across the house, shaking water on every piece of furniture in sight. Revenge, sweet revenge.

Still, I’ll admit… once the ordeal is over, I do feel kinda… fresh. My coat’s all shiny, I smell like a “coconut dream,” and the pats triple in number. Maybe bath time isn’t all bad. But don’t tell my human – I’ve got a reputation to protect.

Stay squeaky clean (or don’t – I prefer don’t),
Rusty