bathing a massive dog

I probably should do this more often... bathing our 150 lb. great dane, but it's not easy. It's like having a circus animal in my house that I have to have in the shower with me in order for me to get her somewhat clean. I was dry when I started... but when you do this you have to commit yourself to getting soaked. There is no easy way to do this... just like there is no easy way to groom a porcupine, or potty-train an elephant. It's all or nothing.... and believe me, not bathing your massive dog leaves your house with massive dog-smell... yep, it's all or nothing