Whipitgood Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Are there any cheaper alternatives to a hydrobath? I'm looking for a way to bath the dogs without having to bend over and bath them in the shower or sink! Any links would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) Deals Direct have these, but im not sure what they are actually like? I think you got to pay more for add on features ? ;-) http://www.dealsdire...athing-station/ Hmmm you would still have to bend over with these too tho Edited March 21, 2013 by Jules❤3Cavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 What some of us do as we get older and find it harder to bend is to get a small bath that is raised to a height suitable for us and then have it plummed in for hot and cold so we can just turn on the taps to fill and/or attach a spray hose and then we can wash in clean running water at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) I have a Booster Bath from Deals Direct & use it daily for my 2 BC's as they swim in salt water. I would highly recommend them. It had saved my back as it has legs so is raised off the ground. Very durable & light if you need move it. I have had mine for 3 years now. OH had made a ramp off it for the dogs to walk up on & he connected it to hot/cold water as well. Best $250 dollars I have spent imo :) Edited March 21, 2013 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disintegratus Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Not so much "cheaper", but if you're going to renovate the bathroom anyway (and probably easier if you're planning on having a walk-in shower), you could get a large enough ledge built into the shower recess for the dog to stand on :)removable ramp and you're good to go! I have big dogs, so it's not as bad, but after I've washed all 5 of them (including my mum's dog, as I usually do them all at once), my back hurts like nothing else! I can only imagine how much worse it would be if they were all little ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I have a friend with a Booster Bath she uses it for her Vizslas. I've not seen it in action but she swears by it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whipitgood Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 I've seen the booster baths before but the plastic looked quite flimsy but maybe that's not the case? The legs are strong enough to hold a BC then? Deals Direct have these, but im not sure what they are actually like? I think you got to pay more for add on features ? ;-) http://www.dealsdire...athing-station/ Hmmm you would still have to bend over with these too tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I've seen the booster baths before but the plastic looked quite flimsy but maybe that's not the case? The legs are strong enough to hold a BC then? Deals Direct have these, but im not sure what they are actually like? I think you got to pay more for add on features ? ;-) http://www.dealsdire...athing-station/ Hmmm you would still have to bend over with these too tho They are very strong Whipitgood. A lot of the time both my BC's will get into the bath together cause they love it before I separate & organise them & it shows no signs of breaking or anything. I have stood in it on more than one occassion. It is also outside in the elements 24/7. Hasn't aged at all. I don't have to bend down at all but am only short at 5 feet tall :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxenion Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) It's strong enough to hold these three which is good as they have a bit of trouble understanding the concept 'one at a time'. Edited to add that's about 120 kgs in there. Edited March 21, 2013 by Dxenion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) Im glad to see there's been positive feed back in here about those deals direct booster baths some things on there don't always get the best reviews Edited March 21, 2013 by Jules❤3Cavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 It's strong enough to hold these three which is good as they have a bit of trouble understanding the concept 'one at a time'. Know the feeling Dxenion :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbeat Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Whipitgood, if you're near Darlington you're welcome to call around and have a look at ours. I wish they did them in a smaller size too which would suit us better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I got one last year for my two and it's the best thing I have ever bought! I have a chronic back condition so I got one.. I have to bend over slightly with the Cav because she is small but the bigger dogs are ok ... I had to buy the tap thing seperately if i wanted hot and cold water which was about $80, I think it should be included though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigirl Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 They have a mini booster bath out now too, great for ppl who own smaller breeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiesha09 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I've been considering one of these but how have you all hooked it up to the hot/cold water? Do you use it inside or outside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Have a read of this thread for ideas: Poor Man's Hydrobath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxenion Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I've been considering one of these but how have you all hooked it up to the hot/cold water? Do you use it inside or outside? We use ours outside. We bought the parts from Bunnings (two way tap adaptors with on/ off switches, tap connectors, hoses etc) and made our own. We leave it connected to the laundry tap, then connect a hose to it and run it out the door to the bath on wash day. That way we have constant warm water available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I have ours connected up outside to our outside shower, OH is a plumber so he installed it. Very simple to do though & very cheap as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Mine is set up right outside my laundry door.. The laundry taps are just inside the door which makes things easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I loved my booster bath. Found it easier on the back then the hydrobath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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