I guess many people like me, are sick to death of walking in rain and mud, and having to spend 1/2 hr at the end of every walk rinsing down dirty dogs, I guess in my case it isn't helped by my OH who constantly moans about me bringing them back dirty, moans about dirty, damp towels, etc. we have towels hung about for days trying to dry them, and round 5-6 dog coats I bought 2nd hand hung in the greenhouse , dirty and trying to dry. Most of it I could cope with if it wasn't for the constant carping from you know who, I buy 2nd hand coats that doent fit very well because he complains about spending money on dogs, I cant put anything in the washer/dryer as he doesn't want dirty dog stuff and dog hair in the washer.....sometimes I am at my wits end...how does everyone else cope or have I just been stupid for tolerating it