Bassets Triumph over Dishwasher Door

Mizschill · 04-09-2011, 09:28 AM

Our three Basset Hounds, particularly Sluggo who weighs in at 75 lbs., have finally done it. They've sheered off our dishwasher door by standing on it and cleaning off the dirty dishes each evening. We need a new dishwasher with a REALLY STRONG DOOR and an ESPECIALLY STRONG HINGE. Any suggestions? We wouldn't think of depriving them of this pleasurable activity. Dishwasher Drawers, therefore, are out of consideration. Mizschill

roscolaylamommy · 04-09-2011, 10:40 AM

Is it possible to put something under the dishwasher door like a small stool that can hold the door and help offset the extra weight? I don't know of any dishwashers with doors that are rated for basset weight

Annie714 · 04-09-2011, 11:29 AM

LOL...something underneath the door was my first thought as well. Or maybe if they absolutely MUST continue with this activity, leave the racks out (don't push them in) so the racks are on the door, that way the pups don't have to actually stand on the open door.

SophieB · 04-09-2011, 12:04 PM

Haha that made me laugh and I'd love to see a photo of Bassets sitting on the dishwasher door!!!

Are there any dishwashers that have doors with hinges on the side?

vb3 · 04-09-2011, 03:37 PM

Just take the racks out and set them on the floor.

Wworm · 04-09-2011, 05:14 PM

Haha, when researching your ??, came across this pic-- hope you can see it...!

Was thinking of heavy duty or commercial dishwashers. Some open up on a shelf and are elevated-- but then I guess you'd be depriving your bassets of licking the plates.

I'm glad Worm is not reading this post (I am censoring what he is allowed to read, tho it does not always work. esp when it involves girl bassets). These bassets sure learn quickly. I read the posts about countersurfing, partly relieved that I don't have a countersurfer. Then voila, one day, this huge basset head pops up across the table while we're eating. Now he is tall enough to check out the table surface and he does it frequently... bad doggie! Nowadays, we leave the dishwasher open, but it has crossed my mind that it is prob only a matter of time before he follows in your bassets pawsteps....

Google Image Result for http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_eDs_b1LRt6I/TA88MNJ8d-I/AAAAAAAAEkk/8JzmeBVqiVk/s1600/how.does.a.bosch.dishwasher.work.the.secret.is.out .jpg

Boomer's Mom · 04-10-2011, 09:25 PM

Ask and ye shall receive! The following pictures were of Boomer when he was approx. 3 1/2 months old. I had them posted on another thread, but will repost here.

klm42005 · 04-11-2011, 06:18 AM

OMG Woody has done this almost since day one....daddy tells him to get down now and he does with lots of growls and grumblings......

I used to work in appliance manufacturing and the only thing that may work is check into industrial/commercial grade dishwashers...may not still hold basset weight but should have heavier hinges for heavier serving dishes...

Good luck and here's to hoping they will design things with our bassets in mind..LOL

Woody and his mom

SophieB · 04-13-2011, 09:59 AM

Haha... thanks for pics! My two are far too big to climb on our door and 33 and 31kgs would burst the door off!!!

Lightning&Stomps · 04-13-2011, 12:05 PM

I'm thanking my lucky stars that Lightning never picked up this habit, cute as the pictures are. I think it's the only habit he didn't pick up.

04-09-2011, 09:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mizschill Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1	Bassets Triumph over Dishwasher Door Our three Basset Hounds, particularly Sluggo who weighs in at 75 lbs., have finally done it. They've sheered off our dishwasher door by standing on it and cleaning off the dirty dishes each evening. We need a new dishwasher with a REALLY STRONG DOOR and an ESPECIALLY STRONG HINGE. Any suggestions? We wouldn't think of depriving them of this pleasurable activity. Dishwasher Drawers, therefore, are out of consideration. Mizschill Last edited by Mizschill; 04-09-2011 at 09:31 AM.

04-09-2011, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Annie714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,164	LOL...something underneath the door was my first thought as well. Or maybe if they absolutely MUST continue with this activity, leave the racks out (don't push them in) so the racks are on the door, that way the pups don't have to actually stand on the open door. __________________ Blog about the antics of Annie and I. http://thechickandthehound.blogspot.com

04-09-2011, 03:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
vb3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 523	Just take the racks out and set them on the floor. __________________ www.jowlsoffury.blogspot.com

04-10-2011, 09:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	Ask and ye shall receive! The following pictures were of Boomer when he was approx. 3 1/2 months old. I had them posted on another thread, but will repost here. Attached Thumbnails

04-09-2011, 10:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
roscolaylamommy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 415	Is it possible to put something under the dishwasher door like a small stool that can hold the door and help offset the extra weight? I don't know of any dishwashers with doors that are rated for basset weight

04-09-2011, 12:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
SophieB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 839	Haha that made me laugh and I'd love to see a photo of Bassets sitting on the dishwasher door!!! Are there any dishwashers that have doors with hinges on the side?

04-09-2011, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wworm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Left Coast Posts: 1,970	Haha, when researching your ??, came across this pic-- hope you can see it...! Was thinking of heavy duty or commercial dishwashers. Some open up on a shelf and are elevated-- but then I guess you'd be depriving your bassets of licking the plates. I'm glad Worm is not reading this post (I am censoring what he is allowed to read, tho it does not always work. esp when it involves girl bassets). These bassets sure learn quickly. I read the posts about countersurfing, partly relieved that I don't have a countersurfer. Then voila, one day, this huge basset head pops up across the table while we're eating. Now he is tall enough to check out the table surface and he does it frequently... bad doggie! Nowadays, we leave the dishwasher open, but it has crossed my mind that it is prob only a matter of time before he follows in your bassets pawsteps.... Google Image Result for http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_eDs_b1LRt6I/TA88MNJ8d-I/AAAAAAAAEkk/8JzmeBVqiVk/s1600/how.does.a.bosch.dishwasher.work.the.secret.is.out .jpg

04-11-2011, 06:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
klm42005 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Port Clinton, Ohio Posts: 437	OMG Woody has done this almost since day one....daddy tells him to get down now and he does with lots of growls and grumblings...... I used to work in appliance manufacturing and the only thing that may work is check into industrial/commercial grade dishwashers...may not still hold basset weight but should have heavier hinges for heavier serving dishes... Good luck and here's to hoping they will design things with our bassets in mind..LOL Woody and his mom

04-13-2011, 09:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
SophieB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 839	Haha... thanks for pics! My two are far too big to climb on our door and 33 and 31kgs would burst the door off!!!

04-13-2011, 12:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lightning&Stomps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Versailles, Ky. Posts: 1,203	I'm thanking my lucky stars that Lightning never picked up this habit, cute as the pictures are. I think it's the only habit he didn't pick up.

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