Read what these Pet Industry leading magazines had to say about America’s greatest home dog bathing system.
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.
"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."
"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.”
Susan Thorpe-Vargas, Ph.D., and John C. Cargill, M.A., M.B.A., M.S.
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.
For more information, call Paws For Thought, Inc. in El Cajon, CA 92020 at (888) 494-4004, or e-mail them at sales@dogbath.com.
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.
Paws For Thought, Inc. (El Cajon, California), (888) 494-4004, email sales@dogbath.com.
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.
Paws For Thought, Inc., 2163 Cumbre Place, El Cajon, CA. 92020, 1-888-494-4004.
"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."
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 of Paws for Thought for the Booster Bath pet tub.
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 y “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 5 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.
The Booster Bath sells for $179.95, you can find out more and order at their website www.dogbath.com or by calling 888-494-4004.
Have you hugged your dog today? The answer to this question is most often a resounding NO! I don't mean a quick pat on the head or a tentative tickle down the back. I mean to say a really big, robust, heartwarming hug! After all, who would want to put their arms around a dog for goodness sake! Dogs have fleas, dirt and other unmentionables or didn't your mother tell you that?
Well, this may be extreme but it proves a point. Dogs are living in the middle Ages in terms of their bathing habits. A few centuries ago, some of our ancestors reviled bathing as leading to sickness and death. This medieval concept still exists today when we hear that dogs can only be bathed every 6 months because baths strip dogs of their natural protective oils. The lack of these oils causes dry skin and itching or so the story goes. Actually, the opposite of dry is wet, not oily. Oil can create a barrier and keep moisture in or out, but putting oil on something dry is not the way to make it moist. Oil attracts and binds dirt and is easily replaced. Lack of oil is not a pressing matter in the canine world.
As an experiment, don't wash your hair for 6 months. Roll around on the carpet and on grass. Fling crumbs and things at your head. Walk in the rain without an umbrella. At the end of 6 months, try to get a good hug from your nearest and dearest. Now you know what it's like to be a bath-deprived dog.
Clean is hygienic, it smells great, it feels silky and fresh and is generally delightful. A little soap & water can drown fleas and other insects. A brisk bath can loosen and remove dead hairs and skin. Let's move forward into the 21st century. Clean is good for people, houses and cars so it follows that it's good for dogs too.
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.
"Booster Bath
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! 