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Waffles Sat in the Metal Tub. Grandma Nell Had the Little Blue Cup Ready.

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Waffles sits up straight in an old galvanized tub filled with soap bubbles, his red, white and brown coat dark and wet, and his big brown eyes looking up with calm acceptance. Grandma Nell leans in over the rim with a blue cup of rinse water in hand, wearing a green cardigan over a gray shirt, curly gray hair and glasses lit by the setting sun. Behind them is a wooden fence, a garden hose, flowerpots and a camp chair with towels folded on it. Soap bubbles cling to Waffles's back and legs as he waits for the next cupful.

Bath time works best when you plan ahead. Use lukewarm water and a shampoo made for dogs, since human products can irritate canine skin. Keep suds away from the eyes and inside the ears, rinse thoroughly, and dry the ears gently afterward, since Beagles have long, floppy ears that can trap moisture. Most Beagles have a short, dense coat and do not need baths often, and over-bathing can dry out the skin, so ask your vet about a good schedule. Give treats along the way to build a positive routine. An outdoor bath is best on a warm day so your dog does not get chilled, and have towels ready before the first cupful of water.

Waffles will smell like a Beagle again before long, but for now he is clean and patient. The warm towel is waiting.

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