Thanks Sjoerd, not as long as those. I used to bath them upstairs in the bathroom, but i don't bother anymore. They don't get dirty and I comb them myself. Bathing them does help the loose fur come out with a ordinary shampoo, they don't smell much and they don't need any trimming.
When we lived in Alaska we had a husky. In principle we never bathed her…but that hound really liked rolling on/in dead animal carcasses. Then it was very necessary. Once she rolled in the remains of a dead porcupine. I had to first remove the quills that were stuck into her skin before washing her. It was a traumatic day for us all. Haha. Luckily we were near a warm spring, which made it just that bit easier.
That was essential to bath her, i bet it was difficult to get rid of the smell. Huskies are very vocal, when we used to go dog training there was a woman who had 3 huskies, she had a belt around her waist to clip the leads on and walk them like that. A couple up the road has a rescue husky, the man said that she pulled like a train and i said that's what they do.
Loggie— too right that they pull. We let our girl pull us around while we had on skis. That beast had so much energy. Getting the smell out was quite a job, to be sure…but pulling those quills out of her nose, feet and lips was far worse.
Bathing animals is always a big job. I had 5 dogs at one time turning my home into a circus. They were all herding dogs with herding personalities , such clowns. They were all so funny literally loved to make us laugh. Brushing out long haired collies, border collies and Shelties was always a fuzzy mess. I needed a mask as the fur just flies everywhere . They all would get the Zoomies after a bath it was the happiest time .
Pac— I can so picture that. Alaska was just the place for grooming as everywhere outside a city or village was wide- open wilderness. Being there was a magically romantic time — if one likes nature.
Alaska life is deeply connected to vast, wild landscapes, characterized by seasonal rhythms, diverse wildlife (bears, moose, whales), abundant fishing. Where dog sledding is not only a sport but a way of life. We are very lucky that you can pass on and share that experience with us. In some ways Alaska reminds be of the vast canyons and super landscapes of Yellowstone ( 3,472 square miles) which is full of magical creatures, springs, geysers that have been erupting for over a century , volcanos, as well as fish , huge grizzleys, bison and so much more . It really makes those of us who have been there realize that there is a place to enjoy what nature has created and keep it protected for generations to come. A place you never forget once you have seen it’s beauty.
