I always have some old towels in the car. I only bath mine (wash with the warm hose in the stables) if they are particularly gross. (w00t) Lots of whippet owners I know pop them in the shower and use the handheld shower - I can't imagine doing that with mine - I would get drowned but horses for courses - just use what you've got - maybe that means thowing them in the lake if they are really bad