Limit the amount of baths you give your dog and use a moisturizing shampoo. Shampoo baths can be hard on your dog’s skin anytime of the year, so during the winter months it won’t hurt to limit bath time to only when completely necessary. A lot of times a simple water bath will suffice, rather than lathering your dog up with shampoo. Your dog’s diet plays a huge role in the condition of their skin and coat. Feeding your dog a healthy diet year round can help your dog enter into the winter months with healthy skin and a nourished coat, which can help to prevent your dog from falling victim to the havoc of frigid weather. If you already know that your dog has sensitive skin and is susceptible to problems, you should consider feeding them a recipe that is designed specifically to nourish their skin and coat. Use an air humidifier near your dog’s bed at night. Brush your dog’s coat on a regular basis. Using a soft brush on your dog’s hair coat will help to stimulate the hair follicles and natural oil glands in the skin, and remove any patches of skin as you brush across the surface.