Dexter, Missouri - The days of putting your dog in your bathtub at home has been upgraded recently with the addition of the Mud Magnet Dog Wash.  The facilities have the self-service tools that favor a Saturday morning trip to the beauty parlor. 

"The facility has been real popular so far", commented owner Patrick Barbour.  "We wanted to put one of these in our car wash facilities on the west side of town but the design wouldn't let us fit it in".

Use of the facilities is simple and easy.  You can bring your quarters, but the operations will conveniently take dollar bills as well as a debit card.  You can expect that an average sized dog will cost approximately $5 to $10 to wash, if you use all the services. 

The dog wash bay is made of sturdy stainless steel with a ramp leading upward.  The sides are adequately high to prevent escape of your pet, plus the bay has two snaps that can will help to hold your pet steady as you perform the wash.

There are eight cycles involved with the dog wash system.  Those cycles include:

1. A Disinfectant Cycle:  This will provide pet owners with the assurance that your pet will be protected from harmful bacterial or problems from other pets.
2. A Soaping Cycle:  The soap cycle provides a warm soap/water mixture to quickly get the suds rolling for your pet.
3. A Rinse Cycle:  Again, warm water is used to keep your pet calm.  The spray nozzle is much like those found in a cafeteria dish washing system and is simple to operate. 
   
4. Flea & Tick Cycle:  This cycle is very handy in the protection of your pet from fleas and ticks.  The solutions is filled with the ingredients and easy to apply.  You are encouraged to allow your dog to sit for two minutes to allow the solution to soak into the coat of your animal.
5. Conditioning Cycle:  To ensure that your pets coat maintains that luster and shine, a conditioner is added to the solutions during this cycle.  Again, it is recommended that you allow the conditioner to soak into your animal's coat for a few minutes before rinsing.
6. Vacuum Cycle:  A powerful vacuum hose is conveniently located on the right side of the platform allowing you to pull loose hair and water from the coat of your pet.  This is highly effective and avoids the dreaded "shake" of the animal.
7. Blow Dry Cycle (low):  The blow dryer is very helpful in removing additional water from your animal.  The low setting is useful if your animal becomes anxious over the blowing sound or the rush of air over his or her body.
   
8. Blow Dry Cycle (high):  A much more powerful setting, you can quickly use the high setting to decrease the time in drying your pet.  Be careful around the eyes and ears of the animal not to cause discomfort from this cycle.

You will also find additional grooming items and treats available through a vending system in the facility. 

Everyone is fully aware of the great job that the Mug Magnet system does for your automobiles.  From the self service bays to the automatic systems, the car and truck wash is exceptional and fully gets the job done.  You will also find advancements in the vacuum system for the autos behind the wash, complete with pleasing scents and shampoo cycles for those tough stains.

  You may have wondered about the bright neon sign and the Dog Wash, while passing by the East Business 60 location.  Well rest assured that the Dog Wash is exceptional and just the ticket to get your dog protected, shiny and groomed.  You will find the operations simple and easy, but be sure to wear older cloths just in case you are caught by the dreaded "shake".

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