12/05/2026
How Often Should You Wash Your Dog? 🛁
Did you know that you can wash your dog as often as once a week — as long as you’re using professional-quality shampoo and conditioner that is pH balanced specifically for canine skin?
A dog’s skin is very different from ours, and using the wrong products (especially human shampoos or low-quality pet shampoos) can strip natural oils, cause dryness, irritation, and leave the coat dull.
It’s also important to avoid products containing harsh ingredients such as:
🚫 Parabens
🚫 Silicones
🚫 Sulphates/sulphites
🚫 Artificial dyes and heavy perfumes
These ingredients can build up on the coat, irritate the skin, and damage the coat over time — especially for dogs with sensitive skin or allergies.
✨ Conditioner is just as important as shampoo.
A good professional conditioner helps to restore moisture and natural oils back into the skin and coat after bathing, helping to prevent dryness, reduce tangles and breakage, and leave the coat healthy, soft, and shiny. It also helps protect the coat and skin barrier between washes.
✨ Using the right grooming products can help:
• Keep skin healthy and hydrated
• Reduce itching and irritation
• Maintain a soft, shiny coat
• Help manage odours between grooming appointments
• Support dogs with sensitive skin or allergies
🫧 I can advise you on the best products for your dog’s individual coat and skin type, whether they need extra moisture, sensitive skin care, whitening, de-shedding, or puppy-safe products.
🧴 I also stock a range of professional grooming shampoos and conditioners used in the salon, so you can maintain your dog’s coat properly at home between appointments.
If you’re unsure what products are right for your dog, just ask at your next visit 🖤