How often do you bathe your dog? (labs, clean, breeder)

[AJ Kopecky]

Do you do it yourself or take her/him somewhere?
If you do it yourself, what product(s) do you use?

Thanks, all!

[Niftybergin]

About twice per year. I take him to a do-it-yourself dog wash (regular-sized bathtubs are mounted into the wall so that humans don't have to bend over). The dog wash provides the shampoos and conditioners. I usually use a mixture of whitening and oatmeal and I may rub some conditioner into the hair of his britches, which is usually a bit coarser.

Siberian Husky fur is non-oily so it doesn't retain dirt and odors. Thus, they don't require frequent baths. However, he does sometimes get a waxy build-up on his fur...probably the sebum and dander mixing together. So once a month or so he gets a thorough wipe-down with a damp rag that's been soaked in white vinegar and water. Takes the wax right off...and the pickle smell goes away after day or so. (Just kidding about the smell.)

[Driller1]

Our labs at least one a month, three days after their Revolution treatment.

I do it myself.

Most of the time I use my shampoo and conditioner.

Sometimes I remember to buy dog shampoo.

Nails are clipped that night.

We bush teeth every night.

The hounds I have never bathed. Trainers all seemed to agree unless there is a reson, not to bathe them.

Just a good bushing and always clean straw in their houses.

I do bush their teeth and clip nails.

[Driller1]

Originally Posted by Niftybergin

About twice per year. I take him to a do-it-yourself dog wash (regular-sized bathtubs are mounted into the wall so that humans don't have to bend over). The dog wash provides the shampoos and conditioners. I usually use a mixture of whitening and oatmeal and I may rub some conditioner into the hair of his britches, which is usually a bit coarser.

Siberian Husky fur is non-oily so it doesn't retain dirt and odors. Thus, they don't require frequent baths. However, he does sometimes get a waxy build-up on his fur...probably the sebum and dander mixing together. So once a month or so he gets a thorough wipe-down with a damp rag that's been soaked in white vinegar and water. Takes the wax right off...and the pickle smell goes away after day or so. (Just kidding about the smell.)

I wish they had dog washes around here.

I get a little stool and sit by the tub now.

[DawnMTL]

Every four weeks, like clockwork. In the winter, though, I sometimes skip a month, but in the summer, it's according to schedule.

I use some "regular" doggie shampoo, and do it in the shower stall. The whole thing takes five minutes, although Artie would say that it feels like five hours.

[snofarmer]

Unless there is a reason do not bathe them.

When they get sprayed by a skunk or before pictures are taken.
Other wise when they stink or once to twice a year.

Over bathing is much worse than no bathing at all.

[Katie1]

Interesting question.... Depends on the dog & situation. Katie lucky to get/need a bath once a yr. Lady-Bug on the other hand started out geting Daily baths....Her breeder didnt Teach her to be clean! She came to me peeing then play & sleeping in it! Bad habit to break! Eveyone I talked to advised to bathe her often get her in the habit of NOT smelling like pee! So for over a month she got bath Every morning! & IF I missed getting to her she got a bath then. Now its about 1-2 times a week! At almost 8 months old she starting to progress on house training! And Loves to Smell nice LOL I use a cheep shampoo from Family Dollar.... Milk & Honey Scent! When I used a reg Doggy Shampoo she didnt care! LOL

[subject2change]

I do it myself, with one of those sprayer attachments for the shower. That makes it sooo much easier. The frequency varies, just when my nose, eyes or hands (beginnings of a greasy feel) tell me they need it. You don't want to dry their skin out too much.

[Driller1]

Originally Posted by subject2change

I do it myself, with one of those sprayer attachments for the shower. That makes it sooo much easier. The frequency varies, just when my nose, eyes or hands (beginnings of a greasy feel) tell me they need it. You don't want to dry their skin out too much.

Oh yes...I love my sprayer.

[imcurious]

Once a week.