"Oh, but dogs, they will find a way. Like young children. If it's dirty, they will roll around in it." But plucking hay out is a much better way to spend time than a thorough washing. "They can be finicky, so I hear. I can't blame them, bonding to someone for life. You can't force that sort of thing. I'm sure people will be lining up out the doorway trying to see if one of them will bond."
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