My Newly Groomed Vern says, "Just Say No to Clean!"

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Yesterday, in the POURING down rain, I took Vern to be groomed. I like to have the dogs groomed on separate days, so I can spend individual time with the other. When I came back to the car minus Vern, Fudge was sitting in the driver's seat shaking and showered me with kisses when I told her she had been issued a reprieve until tomorrow. She did not appear to be worried about her brother. Later, we picked up Vern and he looked fabulous. Naturally, I have no pictures, but take my word for it.

 

Today, was Fudge's day at the groomers and I thought it would be fun to take Vern to the dog park. He was the biggest dog at the park, but was having a wonderful time. Everyone was oohing and aahing over Vern and talking about how cute and nice he looked. I think Vern heard the word clean and thought, "who are they talking about?" because he started rolling in the grass. Well, I got to talking, Vern got braver and decided to venture over by the fence and the next thing I know he rolls in the mud and comes up with most of his face muddy. Next, Vern being Vern, decided that a muddy face was not good enough for him and jumps into the ONLY large, muddy hole in the entire park and rolls. My theory that he would never even see the hole was quickly dispelled. I yelled every command I could think of and Vern is normally, absolutely great about coming when called, but this time that hole proved too much to resist.

After he surfaced, I stood in the dog park and yelled, "Dog for sale!", but I had no takers and believe me, he would have gone cheap at that point. Luckily, one nice lady offered to take a picture for me and send it to me. She did want to try and pose him in the mud hole, but I told her that was not going to happen. Another lady got me a towel (I come so prepared to the dog park) and told me to keep the towel when I said I would get it back to her. Vern was one happy doodle, until we stopped at the dog wash on the way home. I think this is a new record for Vern. He was able to un-groom himself in just a little over 24 hours.

 

P.S. I would like to add that I have a new found respect for groomers and anyone on DK that grooms their own doodle. Trying to get all the mud out of Vern's coat was a nightmare.

[Anna and Achilles]

Vern you showed Mom what you think of a well groomed doodle! I applaud your effort, Achilles

[Coco Chanel and Cheryl]

Coco is a great mud finder too!! I had to give her a bath the other day because of mud!! She turned the water brown as soon as her paws hit the water!! She looked at me like why am I taking a bath!! It was so funny!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

OMD, I, I really don't know how to comment on this so I just want to thank you for a great laugh. The story behind the reply of "how often do you bathe your doodle?".

Really the discussion could be "how often do you set a match to cash?"

Vern, you are a very good boy keep all of us DKr's smiling.

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Hey, it's a dirty job but someone had to do it!  You were very noble in stepping up to the plate and showing all those littler dogs just how big and muddy that hole way.  Lola would have casually dropped her ball in the hole and then acted like it was her duty to retrieve it so I wouldn't have to!  Even dirty you are still adorable.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Oh Vern! Dog wash and the party was over. sad day.

Right before I read this Owen came in with thick mud on all four feet up to the ankles. The doggie door was open and I had no idea that the sprinklers were on. ugh.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I'll bet Vern just loved the mud squishing between his toes and through is coat and caressing his skin!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Ricki, I think you are right. Why, oh why, can't he be afraid of mud???

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I think you actually found something that Vern isn't afraid of!!!

[Paul & Michele]

I have now had my laugh for the night.  What a great story and picture.  Thank you Vern!!!!!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

This is hilarious Laurie! You are ONE patient doodle momma!!