THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: Bath Day!

Sunday, July 8, 2018

Bath Day!

I love rolling in the grass on a summer day.

What's that Dad, you want to put me on the zip line. Am I going to hang out with you in the driveway?

I don't see the barbecue, what are we going out on the line for?

What a minute? What's that bucket for? AND the bottle that has a doggie on the label?

I don't like the looks of this.

Oh NOSE! It's a BATH!

I HATE baths and water.

I LIKE being Abby the Land-Locked Lab and staying out of the water.

Sigh. Just get this over with Dad.

Mom, don't just take photos. You need to rescue me.

I'm going to smell like clean air and daisies.

That dog that just walked past out house is laughing at me.

Why can't they make dog shampoo in deaded possum scent?

It doesn't even taste good.

Get off of me water!

OK, this part is OK.

If I stand still will I get a treat?

Resistance is futile. No kidding Dad!

I guess it was worth it for a shiny coat and extra treats.

10 comments:

Yamini MacLeanJuly 8, 2018 at 3:21 PM
Hari OM
Bwwhwwhahaha... if less than an ohm...eheheheh... ahem... Abby, you have my sympawthees - but with all that lovely sunshine, you surely dried fast and treats are always great, right??! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
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C.L.W.STEPJuly 8, 2018 at 8:14 PM
Here you go:

https://www.arcamax.com/thefunnies/theothercoast/s-2094649
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RubyJuly 8, 2018 at 11:22 PM
OMD, gurl, I endured that last weekend! Butts, no worries, two days later I stunk agains! BOL! You do look shiny and the extra treaties are always a plus, butts I do thinks that Chester's link is what we all should be bathed in!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
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easyweimaranerJuly 9, 2018 at 2:46 AM
oooh I hear you... we will have such a day today too... Phenny peed on me... but the mama made a solomon-decision and she said the peer and the peed one will land in the bathtub...
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Tails Around the RanchJuly 9, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Hey Abby...looking good, girl. Sam is right there with you on the whole bath thing!
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Matilda the BoxerJuly 9, 2018 at 10:33 AM
What is WITH humans and baffs?! No thank you!

~Pigeon
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SarahJuly 9, 2018 at 10:44 AM
A lab who doesn't like water? My brain has trouble with this concept!
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♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥July 9, 2018 at 11:34 AM
With all this heat, we bet you felt pretty good after that bath. We don't like baths either, but maybe for treats we can reconsider.

Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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World of Animals, IncJuly 9, 2018 at 3:44 PM
Thanks for the share. Dad is just trying to keep you smelling fresh. He is just cleaning you up so you can be clean for when you play in the grass again. The photos tell the whole story, but in the end you are always happy. Have a great day.
World of Animals
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lexitheschnauzerJuly 9, 2018 at 9:27 PM
We all have to have a bath every few months, Abby. :)
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Welcome to The Book of Barkley and the Blogville dog blogging community. This blog was created for more memories of Barkley as well as updates on our Lab Rescues that have joined our household since Barkley left us.

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No one who has ever had a dog as a companion will be able to read The Book of Barkley: Love and Life through the Eyes of a Labrador Retriever by L. B. Johnson with dry eyes.

Johnson tells the story of her life, from childhood to adulthood, from the perspective of her relationship with Barkley, a Lab that she got when he was just a stubborn ball of fur who ‘selected’ her when she viewed the litter of which he was a part. Her descriptions of adjusting to Barkley’s presence in her life, and how this helped her come to terms with and understand her past and learn to take life a day at a time on her own terms will resonate profoundly with anyone who has fallen in love with a dog and had to learn to live with its loss.

This is a story of unconditional love and acceptance, the kind that asks nothing but love in return. As Johnson and Barkley forge bonds of trust and understanding, she also strengthens her human relationships.

This is much more than a mere memoir – it is a story of life and how to live it, and how we humans can learn to live our lives better if we’d only learn to live it like a dog does. The author uses language well, with descriptions of animals, people, and places so vivid you feel that you can feel the textures, smell the odors (pleasant and otherwise) and hear the whining of a puppy needing to go out to do its business. Life can be sad or happy, and the author takes us through it all – a trip that you won’t regret taking. A five-star book that definitely merits the Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence

About Barkley and His Mom

My Mom started this blog due to requests from friends who wanted a place to go for stories of her furry friend Barkley that weren't in the book and stories of my rescue and new life in my furever home. She donates all of the proceeds from her writing to animal rescue and groups that train search and rescue and service dogs but that's OK, as she still gives me lots of dog treats and toys.

The Book of Barkley is Mom's first memoir. She used to be a jet pilot for somebody's Uncle but now has a Ph.D. in something involving science and forensics which is like TV but without expensive suits or cleavage. Additional mayhem is provided by my Dad and our 100-year-old "fixer upper" Mission Bungalow.

Her second memoir "Saving Grace - A Story of Adoption" was published in April of 2015". Her Third Book - "Small Town Roads", her first Fiction Novel was published October of 2016 and was an NPR selected "2017 must read" and 2017 Readers Favorite International Book Award GOLD for "Fiction - Religious Theme". Her 4th book, "Calexit, The Anthology", a Novella with other authors, was published in October of 2017 and was on the Amazon Best Seller's list two days later. Her fifth book "True Course - Lessons from Life Aloft" was a #1 best seller at Amazon 24 hours after publishing so I think she has been bribing you all with treats.

Abby - Mom's Lab Assistant