Cutis was not your average pup. With golden fur that shimmered like honey in the sun and eyes full of playful mischief, he was beloved by everyone in the neighborhood. But if there was one thing Cutis hated more than being told to sit still, it was… taking a bath.
So imagine the shock—and the hilarious chaos—that unfolded when Cutis, one sunny afternoon, started itching like crazy and actually wanted a bath!
It All Started With a Scratch…
It was a typical Saturday morning. The birds chirped, the breeze fluttered through the open windows, and Cutis was enjoying his usual roll in the backyard grass. But then, something happened. His ear twitched. Then his leg. And before he knew it, he was scratching and squirming, doing that funny full-body wiggle dogs do when they’re itchy.
Mom looked over from the kitchen window. “Cutis! Are you okay, buddy?”
Cutis paused. He tilted his head. His back leg thumped again.
He was itchy. And for the first time in his life, the thought of taking a bath didn’t sound like punishment. It sounded like relief.
Operation: Self-Bath Begins
Cutis had never voluntarily approached the bathroom. He considered it the lair of the evil shampoo bottle and the dreaded towel monster. But this day was different. He trotted through the house, tail wagging hesitantly, looking for Dad.
He found him watching TV.
“Arf!” Cutis barked.
“What’s up, boy?”
Cutis ran to the bathroom door. He pawed it. He looked back.
“Are you… asking for a bath?!”
Dad raised an eyebrow. Cutis barked again and gave himself another dramatic scratch.
“Okay, okay, you win. Let’s get you cleaned up.”
Bath Time—The Voluntary Version
The moment the water started, Cutis jumped in—yes, jumped! It was a miracle. Mom gasped from the hallway.
“You didn’t have to carry him in?!”
“Nope. He just… wanted it.”
The warm water rushed over Cutis’s fur. His itchy skin started to calm, and his eyes closed halfway in bliss.
“Aw, look at him,” Mom cooed, snapping photos for Instagram. “#SpaDayForCutis.”
As the oatmeal dog shampoo lathered into his golden coat, Cutis let out a happy gruff. He even leaned into the massage, his tail thumping softly against the tub.
Imagination Runs Wild… What If This Was the New Normal?
What if every time Cutis needed a bath, he asked for it?
Imagine:
- Cutis dragging his towel to Dad, then sitting obediently by the tub.
- He even picks out which scented shampoo he wants—lavender or mint?
- Afterward, he struts around the living room like he just came from a luxury spa.
- He refuses to roll in the dirt for at least 24 hours—because he likes being fresh now.
Would he become the world’s cleanest dog?
Would he open his own YouTube channel? “Clean With Cutis“—bath routines, fur brushing ASMR, product reviews.
The possibilities were endless.
Reality Check: The After-Bath Zoomies
Of course, even an itchy pup who wanted a bath couldn’t resist the classic post-bath routine. The moment he was dried off and the bathroom door opened, Cutis launched into a flurry of energy. Tail whipping, paws skidding on the tile, he zoomed from room to room like a lightning bolt.
“There he goes!”
“Look at those glutes go!”
He grabbed his squeaky toy and paraded around like a gladiator who’d survived the coliseum of cleanliness. Then—finally—he crashed onto the couch, damp fur and all, breathing heavily but happily.
The Neighborhood Reacts
Word of Cutis’s voluntary bath spread quickly. At the dog park, the other dogs sniffed him in awe.
“He smells like… eucalyptus.”
“And coconut,” said a poodle with a sparkle collar.
The humans were just as impressed.
“What did you do?” asked Mr. Ramos from next door.
“Nothing,” said Mom. “He wanted a bath.”
They all gasped.
Cutis was a legend.
Later That Night…
Curled up at the foot of Dad’s bed, Cutis let out a satisfied sigh. His fur was clean, his skin didn’t itch, and everyone had praised him all day.
He thought, maybe baths aren’t so bad after all. Maybe.
But then again, maybe they were only okay when he decided.
As Dad scratched behind his ears, Cutis gave one last playful bark, rolled onto his back, and drifted off into dreams of bubble mountains and peanut butter-scented shampoo.
Moral of the Story?
Even the most stubborn dog can change their mind—with the right motivation. And sometimes, all it takes is an itchy belly to turn bath time from a chore into a celebration.
So what would it be like if Cutis itched to take a bath?
Unbelievable. Unforgettable. And absolutely adorable. 🐾💦
The End.
