Owner’s Perspective

Let me start with a confession: I withheld a bath from Benny, my lovable mud-adventure enthusiast, for far too long. Don’t judge me! Between work deadlines, kid’s schedules, and, oh yeah, a global pandemic, I’ve been a tad preoccupied.

Benny’s preferred habitat is the muddy puddle down the block. The muddier, the better. At some point, I muttered something about giving him a bath “(when I have time, ok, Benny?).” Benny was probably too busy sniffing out squirrel residue to hear me, but it wasn’t like he was going to remind me anyway.

Then it hit me, almost 7 days post-mud wallow. The stench… the my-dog-has-been-rolling-in-who-knows-what-for-a-week stench. Benny looked up at me with his big, innocent eyes, wagging his tail in pure bliss—bliss that smudged my white couch with a fresh streak of ‘eau de mud puddle.’

My heart sank, my guilt mounted. How did I let him get to this state?

Benny’s Betrayed Monologue

Ok, so get this, I heard the ‘B’ word about a week ago, right? But then, nothing! You’d think she’d prioritize my personal hygiene. I mean, I can take care of squirrel chasing, napping, and treat gobbling. But THIS? This is human’s job!

Every afternoon, I saw her grab her purse, and I thought, “This is it. Bath Paris Hilton style at The Hungry Puppy coming up!” So I’d turn on my best ‘good boy’ aura—no squirrel chasing, no mischief.

Until ONE DAY, she came back sniffing the air, with wrinkle-nose-disgust. EXCUSE ME?! Last time I checked, ‘eau de mud puddle’ was brewing strongly for days!

Resigned, I gave her the cold shoulder—no wagging tail, no bedtime snuggle. I even turned up my nose at my favorite bacon strips! Scandalized? So was I!

Crisis Averted

Chagrined by my cold snub, she exhaled, looking at my muddied, smelly self. “Alright, Benny, I got it,” she muttered before dialing the phone.

The conversation was brief, but the word ‘bath’ was distinctly audible. A few minutes later, we hopped into the car and headed for The Hungry Puppy. Having heard stories of the luxurious doggy spa there, I perked up immediately.

And OH, the transformation! One hour in, and I emerged a whole new Benny. The fluff! The shine! The tantalizing aroma of The Hungry Puppy’s Secret Spa Products!

As we returned home, she planted a kiss on my now a squeaky-clean forehead. The house filled with my post-bath strut, swishing tail, and pride-filled prance.

Crisis averted. Stench replaced by ‘eau de clean Benny.’ Dog no longer hates me (and she even booked a monthly bath package).

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