[nagdu] how often to bathe dog?

[Tracy Carcione]

I almost never bathe the dog.  Daily brushing has kept my dogs clean.  With
all the salt and crud around now, I may wipe Krokus's belly and legs with a
damp paper towel, occasionally.
I may have to give Ben a bath sometime this Spring, but it will be the first
in quite a while.  It seems like older dogs' fur gets oilier than it did in
their youth.
I don't think bathing should be on a schedule.  If the dog seems to need a
bath, give him a bath; if not, then don't.
Tracy


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Elise Berkley via
nagdu
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 10:58 AM
To: Daryl Marie; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] how often to bathe dog?

Hi, Darryl.  I just got my dog 3 days ago.  My trainer told me that, as long
as I give her daily brushings, Becky will need a bath every 2 months.  We
will see if this works.

Elise and Becky

-----Original Message-----
From: Daryl Marie via nagdu
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 7:09 AM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nagdu] how often to bathe dog?

Hi!

I like my dog to be clean and tidy and as nice-smelling as possible.  I
brush her regularly, use a Furmintaor once every 1-2 weeks, and keep her dry
as much a spossible.

I know you are not supposed to bathe dogs too frequently because that will
dry out her skin.  Jenny doesn't like baths much anyway, but I was wondering
how much is too much?  nOr how often do you bathe your dog?  Jenny is a
black Lab, so I don't generally worry about long fur, etc.

I bathed her just after New Year's, and just bathed her again last night;
we've had a freeze/thaw/freeze/thaw cycle that has resulted in a ton of mud
and dirt and grime.  I don't plan on bathing her again for another couple
months (until after we get the BIG winter melt).

I guess I am more curious than anything else, and I can't remember talking
about it.

Daryl
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