Mud daddy

[poiuytrewq]

Now we are back to proper walking and Bertie has stopped being sick all over the van every time we go out we are able to venture back to the footpaths and nicer walks. Problem being now the mud!
One of the great things about Cecil is he dislikes mud and being dirty so is quite careful and avoids where possible, he's also easy to towel off quickly and is clean again (and the reason i swore never to get another lab )
Bert is a very different case! he gets himself absolutely plastered.
So they go in the back of the van, on old blankets and i hose him off at home. I have been looking at Mud daddy's thinking he could be hosed before getting back in thus saving the mud inside the van and he'd be on the way to dry when we get home.

Are they strong enough pressure wise? Are there any alternative similar things?

I'm not sure if its one of those things that sound a good idea but I'd forget or find its easier not to bother with.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Its funny really, We bought the van for dirty stuff to save the car, now I'm trying to keep that nice too!

 

[splashgirl45]

I’ve got a mud daddy , you have to pump it every so often but it’s pretty good , the spray isn’t as strong as a hose would be on mine but they seem to have upgraded them a bit more. I’ve had mine for about 3 years

 

[Boulty]

We’ve got the one with the electric pump and find it sufficient for getting the worst of the mud off the hooligan. Think it would likely suit what you want it for

 

[Barton Bounty]

Ive got a mud daddy! Brilliant invention

 

[nikicb]

I bought my husband one a few years ago and he uses it several times a week to wash his spaniel after they've been running. He tends to fill it with warm water before they leave, then wrap it in her drying towel while they are running. The water keeps warm enough that way, as the mud daddy itself doesn't have any insulation. I thought it was potentially a bit of a gimmick, but it's been very useful.

 

[Morwenna]

I’ve been eyeing these up for a while as I don’t have an outside tap and my grotty little dog tracks so much mud into the house after walks but I wasn’t sure if they were as good as they say or not. May have to treat myself to one for Christmas.

 

[ycbm]

The biggest ones are a lot more expensive than a12 litre weed sprayer, which is essentially the same without a brush on the hose?
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[Barton Bounty]

The benefit for me is the hot water aspect, cant get hot water at the yard but can boil a couple of kettles worth and put it in, makes a big difference using hot water

 

[Rowreach]

My kids bought me the large one a couple of years ago, at vast expense, and it's not all that great really. It's awkward to move about, there's very little pressure through the hose and it's not insulated so even if I fill it up with really hot water, walk it up the yard and start washing, it goes cool very quickly. It's no better than a weed killer spray thing, as ycbm says. I feel bad for my kids spending a lot of money on something that I use more out of guilt than anything else, although since I started wrapping it in layers of bubble wrap it's been a bit better.

I see for the smaller ones they are now selling little insulated jackets, presumably because they lose heat so quickly and people have complained. Their marketing in the past indicated that they were for use with hot water (and implied they were insulated) so a bit of a con really.

Eta if I'd paid for it myself I'd have returned it

 

[druid]

I found them overpriced crap to be honest. Bouth a tiny Sealey 25l powerwasher that plugs into the 12v cigarette lighter on the car and is spot on. Filled with really hot water it's good for several hours. Bonus being the hose is so long I don't take it out of the car - Fill at home, install in the footwell of the rear passenger seats. Cord is long enough to reach dashboard for power and hose is about 12ft long so easy to wash dog beside the car. Can do 3/4 dogs plus 2 bikes without issue

 

[poiuytrewq]

I found them overpriced crap to be honest. Bouth a tiny Sealey 25l powerwasher that plugs into the 12v cigarette lighter on the car and is spot on. Filled with really hot water it's good for several hours. Bonus being the hose is so long I don't take it out of the car - Fill at home, install in the footwell of the rear passenger seats. Cord is long enough to reach dashboard for power and hose is about 12ft long so easy to wash dog beside the car. Can do 3/4 dogs plus 2 bikes without issue

That does sound good. Unfortunately my lighter socket doesn't work.

I think i may just leave it! Its not sounding like the amazing solution I'd hoped for! I have a horse shower which I'm hoping just needs a new gas bottle so will get that sorted instead and wash at home.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

What about a drying bag fleece thingy for the dirty one for the car?

Winnie was easy to clean I just took a 2 litre bottle of water and an old flannel to wipe her feet and belly then put her on her towels.

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

Given the state of Goose on walks, my OH bought one a couple of weeks ago and takes it to the woods, filled with warm water. It’s a pain to fill, I was using the kettle, not ideal, I might find a hose from the pond shop. I don’t think the pressure is much cop, I’d rather take them outside and hose them, then stick them in their drying bags.

 

[Rowreach]

Given the state of Goose on walks, my OH bought one a couple of weeks ago and takes it to the woods, filled with warm water. It’s a pain to fill, I was using the kettle, not ideal, I might find a hose from the pond shop. I don’t think the pressure is much cop, I’d rather take them outside and hose them, then stick them in their drying bags.

The big one is practically impossible to fill. I have to either take it in the shower, unscrew the shower head and do it like that, or use a jug multiple times in the kitchen. YO has one of those pull out hosey type kitchen taps but if she's not around and the house is locked that's no good. They really are a cr4p design.

 

[poiuytrewq]

What about a drying bag fleece thingy for the dirty one for the car?

Winnie was easy to clean I just took a 2 litre bottle of water and an old flannel to wipe her feet and belly then put her on her towels.

I did buy a drying bag for Cecil ages ago, I’ve never used it because I just wondered if they wouldn’t just panic not being able to move?

I suppose when I’m driving they do lie still but do wander round a bit before settling.
How do you find that?
They have drying coats which I put on at home after washing currently

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

I did buy a drying bag for Cecil ages ago, I’ve never used it because I just wondered if they wouldn’t just panic not being able to move?

I suppose when I’m driving they do lie still but do wander round a bit before settling.
How do you find that?
They have drying coats which I put on at home after washing currently

Mine just stay still. Not thrilled, but they’re very new. Goose’s face says it all.

 

[poiuytrewq]

I love that they have matching bags and beds!

Maybe I should get one. I may use it when I’m trying to work and Berts is trying to play

 

[norolim]

I have a mud daddy, the 8 litre one. It's OK but you have to repressurise quite often. I have a deep sink so not too bad to fill and I know you can get neoprene sleeves to keep them warm. I'd say it's useful for a quick rinse and getting the worst of the mud off but not amazing and only just about manages to get 2 dogs clean-ish!

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

I love that they have matching bags and beds!

Maybe I should get one. I may use it when I’m trying to work and Berts is trying to play

Ooh, hadn't noticed! Happy coincidence, waterproof beds in the kitchen for when they're wet and horrible.

 

[MissTyc]

I have the mud daddy with brush on the end - I fill in my bathroom using the showerhead with the hottest water I can. My dogs really hold mud, so I find it excellent for gently brushing all the mud off before they get back in the car. I bought the bigger one as I take it for grooming the horses, sometimes, although it doesn't really hold enough water. Good for poo stains with the soft brush!

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I don't have the drying bags my dogs don't get that dirty and they are small, they get a wash in the butler sink and I just put a towel over there beds and they dry in front of the Aga.

I don't need to drive them for walks we have woods and fields round our house.

 

[Smitty]

Ok, he's small, but I use a bucket of warm water with a splash of baby shampoo in and a microfibre cloth, then towel dry. It's free ...