Dog World

“We all have purchased items for our pets that have failed for one reason or another – too easily destroyed, too boring, too hard to use… the list goes on and on. With so many products and variations on the shelves of your local pet superstore, it’s easy to give up and choose a product without researching its potential. Here, we’ve done some of the work for you.” – Susan Thorpe-Vargas, Ph.D.

“Once again we take the opportunity to tell you about some of the wonderful new products, some refinements on a few old favorites and those products that have withstood the test of time and continue to be the best available. We especially want to stress that each of these products has been ‘tested’ in the field, either by ourselves, our dogs or a group of dedicated volunteers. For example, the Booster Bath® tub that we highlight was given to Sleddog Rescue of Tennessee. The organization needs to bathe from 25 to 30 dogs per month, so if the tub can hold up under those conditions, then it is one we can recommend to you. The conveniently placed shampoo caddy, the superior footing on its nonslip surface and the optimal Tropic Shower® attachment, which provides a source of warm water form your washing machine valves, are worth every penny! If you buy any doggie item for yourself or someone else this year, this should be it.”
- John C. Cargill, M.A., M.B.A., M.S.

Dog Fancy

Made of durable plastic, the Booster Bath lightweight tub (23 pounds) is designed to save your back while safely containing your pet at bath time. The tub features open entry for easy access, a no-slip mat, adjustable leash restraint, easy-to-reach shampoo caddy, drain and 6-foot exit line to take water away. The pedestal is 20 inches high to keep tub stationary.

Gazett

Fanciers on the West Coast who’ve seen the Paws For Thought, Inc. booth at recent shows have been raving about the company’s new Booster Bath. A portable, plastic outdoor tub, the product is designed for fanciers looking for an easier way to bathe their dogs but who don’t have an elaborate kennel and grooming area. The Booster Bath weighs less than 23 pounds, but is strong enough to support even the beefiest Mastiff.

The tub rests on removable legs, which has rubber grips to keep it stationary, and is set at a good height so you won’t break your back bending over. The Booster Bath is lower on one side for an easy entry and is equipped with a non-slip mat, shampoo caddy, leash restraint, shower nozzle and five-foot water exit line.

Pet Age

The Booster Bath safely contains pets at bathtime, preventing muscle strain. The 23-lb. Plastic tub allows access from all sides for bathing, drying and grooming. It features an open entry, no-slip mat, adjustable leash restraint, easy-to-reach shampoo caddy, drain and 5′ line for water removal.

Dog World

Booster Bath®: Make a wish list of features you would want in a canine bathtub and the Booster Bath probably fulfills it. There is no need to lift the dog because the cutaway design allows it to enter on its own. Weighing only 22 pounds, the tub is easy to move from storage to washing area – this makes bathing dogs a convenience instead of a chore. A shower nozzle with a hook and on / off switch is included with purchase.

Awards

Pet Age Presents “Retailer Select” Awards

Buyers voted for their favorite products among 400 items on display in the Products Showcase at H.H. Backer Associates’ 37th Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show and Educational Conference, held Oct. 10-12 in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois.

Retailers were encouraged to make their selections based on past/potential sales performance, packaging and design, quality, and price.

Silver Medal Winner: Patty Backer (left) and Karen long MacLeod (right) present the silver “Retailer Select” Award to Jody Foster inventor and CEO of Paws for Thought for the Booster Bath pet tub.

At Petco’s Annual Trade Show, Booster Bath was nominated One of Five .COM Products of the Year. With Petco having over thousands of items on Petco’s website, Paws For Thought was honored to receive this nomination.

Modern Dog Staff Pick

Trail Blazer

It may be difficult to believe that I would be this excited about a “dog bath” product, but this Booster Bath is one of the best products for my dog that I have bought all year. My Siberian husky, Graci, developed a skin allergy problem, and when the doctor told me I needed to bath her with a medicated shampoo two to three times a week, AND leave the shampoo on the dog for 10 minutes, I groaned. Bathing a toy yorkie in your kitchen sink is one thing, but bathing a large dog has challenges. It is hard to keep the dog quiet, bending over puts you in an uncomfortable position, and then having her stand for ten minutes for the shampoo to work, well, all you big dog lovers know what I am talking about!

I decided there had to be a better mouse-trap (dog bath) out there somewhere. My research brought me to the Booster Bath, invented and sold by “Paws for Thought” out of California. The unit is very easy to assemble, and every piece of it is high quality and made to last with UV Stabilized with stainless steel components. The unit is 50″ long x 22″ wide and weighs only 22 pounds. There is an open entry in the rear, there is a no-slip bottom cushioned mat so she doesn’t slip, and the tub is slanted ever so-slight toward the drain so that the water goes down and out the 6 foot discharge hose and she isn’t standing in water.

There is an adjustable leash restraint with a removable collar, so once the dog is in the tub , you hook them in and they stand and can’t go anywhere. Graci jumps in on her own, I hook her up and now we are ready for an easy and stress-free bath (for her and for me)!

The bath is a breeze, because the tub 33″ tall, and I dont have to bend over at all. She is right at my level, so I can wash every part of her body with attention and ease. After I rinse her off, the towel dry is equally a breeze. Then I unhook her, and she turns around and jumps out.

I think this Booster Bath would be perfect to bath your “trail riding” dogs when you get back from a long ride. The ease of this bath also encourages you to give the dog flea baths and other “coast enhancing” baths.

Founder and Publisher
Susan E. Gibson