How often should a dog get groomed and bathed?
Onie Baumbach
2025-08-06 16:30:29
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The answer can be tricky since it depends on the dog and other factors. There are no hard and fast rules for bathing—but how often will depend on many things, including the breed of dog, their coat type, lifestyles, and the time of year. The happy medium may range from bathing your dog once a week to only a few times a year. Bathing too frequently can lead to dry coats and skin problems, while not enough bathing can lead to health problems and a stinky pup. All dogs need regular grooming, which includes trimming their toenails, brushing their coat out, using de-shedding tools for dogs with thicker coats, and cleaning their ears and folds of their skin. Some dogs will need more frequent grooming than others. However, most dogs will benefit from a weekly “once over” to shorten their nails, clean their ears, and take care of small snags and tangles in their fur. The level of bathing will depend on the amount of dirt and grime on your pooch. Puppies and young adults tend to be experts when it comes to finding ways to get dirty, as a result, these dogs often need more baths. Senior pups typically do not need as much bathing—usually just enough to keep any body odor at bay.
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