10/08/2024
As pet parents, our top priority is keeping our dogs healthy and clean. But when it comes to washing them, how often should you wash your dog?
As a general rule of thumb, dogs should typically be washed once every 3 months. However, this does change depending on the coat type and age of the dog. In this blog post, we will explore the different washing schedules and provide some helpful tips on how to keep your pup squeaky clean.
How often should you bathe a dog?
The short answer is dogs should be washed once every 3 months. However, you may need to increase the frequency depending on your dog’s lifestyle, skin type, and coat type.
Dogs with thicker, longer coats that tend to mat or hold dirt, like Golden Retrievers or German Shepards, may require a bath more often than dogs with shorter coats, like Beagles or Dachshunds.
If your dog has sensitive skin, they may need to be bathed more frequently than once every 3 months. This is so you can remove and wash away the allergens from their coat that causes the itchy skin. Be sure to choose the right dog shampoo for itchy skin. There are lots of options available which can help soothe your dog’s irritated skin.
Dogs that love to roll in p**p will also be washed more frequently than dogs who don’t spend much time outside. My dog rolls in smelly things quite often so I focus on washing the one area on his body that is stinky. This is usually on the cheek and chest area. I avoid washing his whole body each time he rolls in something smelly to avoid stripping his coat of natural oils.
