Bathroom

[poochpickup]

I read a thread awhile ago about this question. I would like to know what everyone does about a bathroom while mobile grooming. You must have to go while you are grooming. I wish I could afford a big enough van to have a bathroom on board. So much more convienant and less worry.

[toomuchfunbnme]

Too funny!

I should be getting a trailer soon, so I'm not on the road yet. But that's one reason why I had considered convertng a mini-motorhome. I may still do that instead. I'm such a germ nut, I'm sure that I will have a memorized list of all the cleanest public restrooms in my area! Ha Ha.

[poochpickup]

Think about it

I would seriously consider the one with the bathroom. I actually have a little porta potty on board just in case. But I need to get some curtains or something for the windows. My worst fear is the owner coming up to the van while I am using it. LOL!

[diamienono]

I just hold it. Try to limit my water intake and hover over the public toilet.

[Gracy Rose]

Here is my thought about the potty: YUCK, have to clean it. If you have the RV type, you have to find a disposal area to dump it. I have a van and as you get to know your clients you will know which ones you can use the potty or I stop at McDonalds and get me a diet coke at the same time.

Many of my clients are not home when I groom their dogs and I have keys or the codes to their house. Some of them I have built up true friendships with and they even keep diet coke in their fridge for me on the days I groom their dogs, these are the clients that I have no qualms about using their restrooms.

[azoci]

Kitty box

Hi! Well from traveling with my friends years ago, (showing cats, we all stopped and used the kitty box...or another friend always called it a "pit stop". Well by what ever name it is a good ieda to have something handy. I am fortunate to have an on-board bathroom complete with hot water for hand washing, even a cute little fold away sink. The side pull out and you step in for privacy.

However, with that said, it has not has occasion to be used.

Someone had a good idea to keep a bit of kitty litter in your rig, plastic bag and waste can and yep it works for an emergency. I also like to just take a little time to stop at a gas station. I seldom ask a client if I could use the facility.

I suppose a lot depends on where you are too, if you are out in a rural setting, the next lavitory stop may be miles away. Mostly I'm in town with a gas stop every few miles.

Kitty litter and a bag is always a good stand by hehehe.

[PAWS]

I stop at grocery stores and gas stations. I HATE public restrooms, but you can't just not go, LOL! I wish I had a porta potty, but same worry, what if someone knocks on the door while you are using it??? Umm, just a sec, I am taking a potty??? He he.

[bubblesaway]

I have a porta potty. My windows are tinted so dark no one can see in! Works great!

[furrybestjob]

Many of the areas I live in are kind of rural and there are not many public places to use the restroom. I simply ask the owners if I may use their bathroom. I have a good relationship with the regulars, so I don't feel funny asking. I do know all the dunkin' donuts, McDonalds, etc. in the area that I can go to in a pinch.

[Fur Elite]

I have a ten gallon bladder and rarely have to make a pit stop. However, there are times when you simply have to go. For these times, I utilize convenience stores if I can't stop at home. I am kind of centrally located so stopping home is usually pretty easy at some point. I could never use a client's toilet unless i had no other option and it was a dire emergency. i don't know why, i just think it is ooogy. Like, i wouldn't be crazy about having a service person use my toilet. I am not a clean freak by any means, just something that i don't quite feel right about.

[kari]

Hi I just ask the clients they pretty much know me and my little bladder.If I don't feel comfortable I will stop at the park or nearest fastfood place.If I'm lucky and I'm close by I will often stop at my grandmas house.It's usually in the middle of my route.I would love to have a elite with a portapotty.

[TAILSRWAGON]

Gotta Go, Gotta Go right now!!!!!

I love my Elite with the RV bathroom. Sometime I have to go like now!!
I just put the dog on the floor and hop in to the bathroom.
My bladder is much happier.

[Crystal]

If I ever have to leave mobile grooming it will probably be because of the bathroom situation. I have a nervous stomach and I have had to cancel appointments because of it.

I don't have a bathroom in my van, and I don't like using other peoples bathrooms. There are a few that I know well enough I could ask, but I have never used one before. This is one area that wasn't well thought out about mobile grooming. In my case, I just have to stop on occasion, or schedule enough time to stop at home for a lunch break.

I do wonder though about other jobs, like delivery people or home repair services. They are probably in the same boat as us.

If I ever upgrade again with a brand new van I will spring the extra money for a bathroom.

[diamienono]

I do wonder though about other jobs, like delivery people or home repair services. They are probably in the same boat as us.

My hubby used to be a bug man for company I will not say. He told me that one time he was in basement of some house killing bugs and had to go so bad be went in laundry sink. lol. I guess men are lucky to have that option. I used to drive for a living and I just used public restrooms except one time I was in the middle of nowhere and my aunt came to visit unexpectidly I had to ask a customer. Had to make fake cough to cover up the wrapper crinkle cause it was their powder room and they were right at the door.

[Kim in SD]

Mcdonalds have the cleanest bathrooms, then the AM/PM's, Shells, Mobile. in that order! Grocery store ones are scarry. I have too many windows for a portapotty, and a lot of my clients have bathrooms outside for the workers or Guest bathrooms.