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Grandma Turned On the Hose to Wash the Car. Cotton Thought It Was for Him.

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The driveway is soaked, a blue bucket sits by the garage, and Grandma Loretta, in a comfy green hoodie and sweatpants, is aiming a stream of water at the side of her dark sedan. She's barely holding back a smile, because her assistant has completely abandoned his duties. Cotton has popped up onto his hind legs right next to the spray, front paws raised in the air, mouth open in a delighted grin and his white curls dotted with droplets. A pair of garden gloves and some sandals lie forgotten on the wet pavement, and the porch light glows behind them.

Plenty of dogs love chasing water from a hose, and it can be a fun way to cool off on a warm day. Use a gentle spray rather than a high-pressure jet, and avoid aiming at the face, eyes or ears. Some dogs try to gulp water from a hose, and swallowing a large amount quickly can be dangerous, so keep play sessions short and supervised. Car-washing products and soaps shouldn't be licked, and antifreeze is extremely toxic to pets; it tastes sweet, so clean up any drips immediately. Afterward, towel-dry a Bichon's dense curly coat well, since dampness trapped close to the skin can lead to irritation and matting.

The car might need a second rinse later, but nobody's complaining. With Cotton bouncing through the spray, car wash day has turned into the best game of the week.

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