Description
This Dog Wash is a 40cm circular spray ring priced at $17.99 that surrounds the dog and wets it from every angle at once, rather than chasing it with a hose. It has a 120cm hose, a 110ml soap container built in, and a button to switch between plain water and soapy water.
Bath time goes wrong because of how long it takes. A hose wets one side while the other dries, the dog gets bored and then anxious, and by the time you have rinsed the shampoo out everyone is soaked and cross. A ring that wets the whole animal in one pass cuts the whole business down to a couple of minutes, which is the actual fix.
Specifications
| Ring width |
40cm |
| Hose length |
120cm |
| Soap container |
110ml / 4.0oz, 13 x 4 x 4cm |
| Material |
PP plastic |
| Colour |
Blue |
| Spray |
360 degree, fine holes at even intervals around the ring |
| Controls |
Water pressure control, soap and water switch |
What's in the Box
| Pet washer ring with soap container |
1 |
| Hose |
1, 120cm |
| Shampoo |
Not included |
Why the Ring Shape Changes the Job
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Wets all sides at once - no working around the animal while the first side dries
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Fewer minutes in the bath - which is the single biggest factor in how a dog behaves
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Soap goes through the ring - no separate lathering step with wet hands
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Pressure control - gentle enough for a nervous dog, stronger for a muddy one
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Reaches the belly and legs - the parts that actually get dirty and are hardest to reach
How Does a 360 Ring Beat a Normal Hose?
A hose delivers one stream to one place. The ring has fine holes spaced right around its circumference, so water arrives at the dog's back, sides and underside simultaneously. That matters most for the underside and legs - the areas you normally have to crouch and reach for while the dog tries to leave. It also means rinsing is thorough, and incompletely rinsed shampoo is a common cause of itchy skin after a bath.
Will It Fit an Australian Garden Tap?
Check before you order if this is going on an outdoor tap. Fittings supplied with imported pet washers are not always sized for standard Australian garden thread, and an adaptor is sometimes needed. Many people use these on a shower or laundry tub instead, which sidesteps the question entirely and gives you warm water - a considerable advantage in winter and much kinder to the dog.
Does It Work on Cats?
Physically yes, but consider the animal. Most cats find being enclosed by a ring of spraying water more distressing than a dog does, and a cat that panics in a confined wet space is a scratch injury waiting to happen. Cats are also largely self-cleaning and rarely need bathing at all. If you must wash a cat, a damp cloth or a shallow tub is usually the better approach.
Buyers are washing dogs at home rather than paying a groomer, rinsing muddy dogs after beach and bush walks, and washing horses and larger animals.
See Pet Supplies, Home & Garden, or Camping & Outdoor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the hose included?
Yes, a 120cm hose is part of the specification.
Is shampoo included?
No. The 110ml container is supplied empty.
Can I switch between soap and plain water?
Yes, there is a button for it, so you can lather and then rinse.
Will it fit my garden tap?
Check your tap thread before ordering - an adaptor is sometimes needed for Australian outdoor taps.
Can I use it with warm water?
Yes, on a shower or laundry tap. Test the temperature on your own hand first.
How big is the ring?
40cm wide, which suits small to medium dogs comfortably.
What shampoo should I use?
A pet-specific shampoo. Human shampoo has the wrong pH for dog skin.
Fast Australian Shipping
Dispatched from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, with regional and remote addresses served through the standard Australia Post network.
Measurements are approximate. Screen colours vary between devices. Always check water temperature before use and never leave an animal unattended during washing. Introduce a nervous animal to the spray gradually.
