All that sunny weather we had in April got me thinking we could be in for an early summer, but the downpours we’ve had this week have put me right on that one!

Torrential rain means soaking wet, muddy dogs and in an effort to save the walls of our house from (even more) mud splats we’ve taken to rinsing our two off in the bath after each walk. I can’t say that shower time is the highlight of Beanie & Biggles’ day, but if the water temperature is right they seem willing to tolerate it.. mostly…

It’s only a rinse, but neither of them are all that keen

And I think I see Beanie’s Clint Eastwood “mean” look coming on…

Remember that quote from Unforgiven? “All right, I’m coming out of this bath. Anybody gets in my way, I’m gonna shoot him. Any sumbitch takes a shot at me, I’m not only gonna kill him, but I’m gonna kill his wife, all his friends, and burn his damn house down”.

Actually mud isn’t the only reason for the showers. The immunotherapy Beanie’s having generally seems to be helping her allergies, but we have noticed that she’s quite itchy when she’s been for a park walk on a wet day. Maybe the moisture makes the allergens cling to her. We’re hoping these post-walk rinses will help counter that.

In between the (external) downpours we have had some dry  – even sunny – spells, and Beanie and Biggles have made the most of them.

Any excuse for a chase. Even a burst ball will do just fine!

Biggles is starting to show more interest in ball games

A quiet sniffing moment

Biggles still looks half-crazed when he’s shaking himself off!

And after long hard day at the Beagle office it’s time to relax with your favorite chew, put your feet up and veg out in front of the telly.

Biggles’ chew is good..

But Beanie’s is better. Chewgasm!

I don’t know what was on the telly, but Biggles found it riveting!