🛁 Bath Time Battles – How Often Should You Really Wash Your Dog?

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Whether your dog lives for mud puddles, thinks rolling in mystery smells is a sport, or just smells weird even after a walk, this series is here to help.

We’re breaking down hygiene care into fun, easy-to-follow episodes that cover everything from bubble baths to brushing, dental drama, paw-dicures, and more.

Starting with the obvious, bath-time, because “I’m naturally musty” isn’t a valid excuse

Bathing your dog is one of those things that sounds simple… until you’re soaked, your dog is hiding under the couch, and your bathroom looks like a shampoo commercial gone wrong.

In this episode, we’ll sniff out the truth on how often to bathe your dog, what products to use, and how to make bath time feel more spa-day than survival mission. 🛁🐾

Table of Contents

• 🐕‍🦺 Let’s Get One Thing Straight(ish)…

• 🚿 Suds & Wags: The Step-by-Step Bath Time Routine

• 💡 Pro Tips from the Pup Pros

• 📣 Televet Tip

• 🔑 Key Takeaways:

• 🐾 Share the Woof

• A word from our Sponsor ⭐️

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🐕‍🦺 Let’s Get One Thing Straight(ish)…

Dogs roll in things. Mud, poop, mysterious decomposing stuff.
So, how often should you bathe them?

Spoiler: It depends. And we’re about to make it crystal clear(ish).

🚿 Suds & Wags: The Step-by-Step Bath Time Routine

1. Brush first!

   Removes mats and loose hair—wet mats = bath time nightmare.

2. Pick the right shampoo

   Always go for dog-specific, pH-balanced, and no tea tree oil for small breeds.

3. Water temp = baby bath temp

   Lukewarm. Not too hot, not too cold. Goldilocks-approved.

4. Wet thoroughly

   Like, all the way through. That double coat hides secrets.

5. Lather & massage

   Avoid eyes, ears, and nose. Give them a mini spa day.

6. Rinse, then rinse again

   Seriously, leftover shampoo causes itches.

7. Dry like you mean it

   Towel first. Then either air dry or use a blow dryer on cool. Add belly rubs.

💡 Pro Tips from the Pup Pros

• Use peanut butter on the tub wall to distract during bath time

• Slip-proof mats = less chaos

• Praise and treats = positive bath vibes

• Play chill music or use white noise

🎧 Check this soothing Music for Dogs playlist

📣 Televet Tip

If your dog has flaky skin, red spots, or smells funky again 2 days after a bath… it might not just be “dog smell.”

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🔑 Key Takeaways:

• ✅ Not all dogs need frequent baths

• ✅ Use dog-safe products only

• ✅ The bath begins with a brush

• ✅ Rinse like you’re on a shampoo commercial

• ✅ Vet check if something feels “off”

🐾 Share the Woof

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