Wet Dogs&Wet Walker

I imagine everyone in the greater Seattle area, experienced one way or another, of today's hairy weather. Man, this torrential downpour was some thing, but being a dog walker; duty called. All my dog's today rocked, but the worse of the storm struck, when I was taking little Simon&Katie out (two elderly Miniature Pinschers). We couldn't do their full 15 minute walk (which isn't long in the first place) and they looked miserable out there, but this didn't stop them from giving snuggles and kisses; once we were inside and dry :)
My first client was at home in the rain because he's an Irish Water Spaniel. He appeared to be in pure bliss on his walk; not once did his tail stop its wag!
Jack&Maddie (a pointer and weimaraner) lucked out on their walk, the rain had little to no impact on us; though I heard their morning walk was...well, they wanted to walk, but get it over with at the same time. It was nice to finally have a short brake; I was started to get pretty cold.
I almost covered another walkers walk because the storm was too intense for her to drive, and the dog was only 10 minutes from Jack&Maddie, but in the end I think either the original walker showed up or the dogs owners.
Driving though all the weather was a little intimidating and some drivers weren't being too smart. I kept at healthy speed and tried to avoid the trucks (there were so many!) as I drove to Bellevue and Kirkland.
When I got home, I still had to walk my boy; remember not only is he a Blue Doberman (thinner coat). he's also from Texas. You an only imagine his displeasure with Washington's environment. He really hates the rain and is quick to pee and head back in, if its raining in any form. So back to when I got home, I knew he hated this mornings walk and I wanted to find a way to ease his discomfort (trying to save up for a good rain jacket for him) and decided to go all ghetto on him. I grabbed a large trash bag and made a DIY poncho...fail! It just kept his shoulders dry, but I think he felt a little better then this mornings walk. I really wish I took a photo, but completely forgot.
SO that was my take for today's weather; what do you guys do, when its raining hard and you have to walk your dog(s)?

I did say I would introduce some of my clients, so I'll start with my very first client; I walked solo. Miss Katie, she has a brother Simon (he's blind and deaf, sometimes I forget this and start bubble talking to him), but he won't stay still for a picture; one of these days though!
Katie I believe is 12 and Simon is 14, either way, they have done their time as a dog and can now retire :)

Katie supposedly is feisty and will nip people's ankles,but I've had no such experience with her; quite the opposite! I followed instructions and moved slow with her, the first time I walked her and she was anything, but mean. She actually is a very affectionate pup and is always eager to jump up on your chest, so you can scratch behind her ear. I absolutely love these two dogs and they always bring a smile to my face. When I first arrive, their barking at the door and Katie will sometimes charge to the door, hackles up, but once I say my hello and she smells me; her little stub is on fire. Since Simon is blind and deaf, I try not to startle him, but its hard not to; even if you move slow to pet him, at first he will jump.
I hope to get a picture of him soon and show everyone this very sweet and handsome min pin :)

I will post more little profiles, of my other clients, later; for now, lets enjoy this very cute picture of my sweet/fierce Katie.

Have a wonderful night and everyone on the West coast, try to stay dry&warm!