Don’t like the smell of your dog but can’t face being scratched as you wrestle to wash your beloved pooch? The Associated Press is reporting that a company in Japan has the answer: a dog-washing machine.

The dog goes through a soak and rinse cycle, followed by blow drying.

But is it safe? Actually, it was tested first … on humans.

The company also said the machine can be used to wash cats. I pity the person who has to remove the kitty from the machine.

To see video of a poodle getting the works, click here.