Wash Day - Some Doggy Hints From Haslemere (1933)

Haslemere, Surrey. L/S of group of kennel maids in the open air holding dogs in their arms. C/U of some of the girls and their charges - cute! “Always plug your dog’s ears with cotton wool“, advises Miss Trefusis Forbes, of the famous Bellmead Kennels.“ C/U of a dog having his ears plugged. “Thoroughly wet the dog all over - don’t leave his head dry“ C/U of dog in a tin basin having water poured on him. C/U of the dog being soaped. “A good rinse before drying“ Two girls kneel beside the basin and pour water over the dog. He is put into another basin and a bucket full of water is poured over him. L/S of the dog being taken out. “Don’t forget a little exercise.“ The dog shakes himself. C/U of the cotton wool being taken out of his ears. The girls then dry him off with some towels. “And something they’re not too fond of - the comb.“ Dog lies on his back being combed - looks like he loves it! L/S of kennel maid combing another dog. C/U of a fluffy dog being combed. Was an item in Ev