Does your doodle sleep in the bathtub?

[charlotte bednarsh]

It's National Puppy Day, so this morning I took some pics of my beautiful, goofy 6 month old australian labradoodle, Atticus. Recently, Atticus has decided that sleeping in the bathtub is preferable to his Orvis bed, or even my bed; he has figured out how to turn the shower knob with his mouth so it drips just a bit, and I find him in the bathtub, sleeping on his back, feet in the air with his head positioned so that is mouth is directly under the "dripping faucet." I tried to get a picture of him sleeping this morning, however, he got up too quickly. I did manage to get some pics of him carrying his toy to the bathtub and lying on the bathroom floor, replete with his toys and his hair sticking straight up!  I live in a NYC apartment where bathrooms are notoriously small, therefore Atticus' rather imposing presence truly challenges access to basics such as the toilet, shower etc; in fact, most of the time getting to the toilet requires an acrobatic move, so as not to disturb my resting doodle.  Just wondering if anyone else's goofy doodle has an affinity for sleeping in the bathtub? 

[Carol and Banjo]

Atticus, you made me laugh out loud!   Banjo avoids the tub at all costs.   Doggie baths happen there!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Atticus you are very creative with the faucet trick.  Haley sleeps in the bathtub in the summer to cool off.  I can never catch a picture of him actually sleeping. 

[BG and Gavin]

My old cat used to drink from the bathtub faucet, but I have never had Gavin show any interest. He does lie on the tile floor in the bathroom when he is hot, to cool off. Atticus is sooo cute!

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Atticus ~ I love your cute antics, you silly boy! 

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Atty you are such a happy silly pup, And sooooo smart. I expect to see you on Sesame Street before you start your career in the courtroom.  In fact, I think "Judge Atty" would make a great character! 

[Barbara, Zoey and Zeke]

What a dingy doodle!  It surprises me sometimes the things that they think up.  But turning on the faucet a little is really imaginative!   I don't think Zoey would ever choose the bathtub as a sleeping place - bath time is not really her favorite!