Why is it hard to bath a dog?

I got 2 dogs, and I bath them 3 times a week. Is that even enough .. Takes me 90 mins to shower both, really exhausting. is there a better why? should I throw them in the pool or something ..?

Answer #1

As phrannie and others stated that is way too much bathing. I have large and small dogs, none receive more than a bath a month. If they are dirty between baths, I use a wipe designed for dogs that you just wipe over the coat to remove surface dirt. To do more cleaning removes the oils from the skin and will cause other problems.

Answer #2

WAY WAY too much bathing of your dogs. They need the oils in their skin to stay healthy…If they have an oder, it’s something that you need to see a Vet for…doggie oder comes from the anal sacs…not their fur or skin…and can be fixed.

Save yourself all this hassle…it’s doing more harm than good.

More than once a month is too much.

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Answer #3

Yeah, I agree. 3 times a week is really excessive. I’d cut down to once every 2-3 weeks, personally, unless they’re really dirty and need an extra wash in between.

Answer #4

Probably because you’re bathing them way too many times a week? Once a week should be fine. Some people dont even wash their dogs that often. And the pool will not clean them, just have them smell like chlorine.

Answer #5

You shouldn’t bathe your dogs so much because they have an oily undercoat that protects them from the elements. Also DO NOT use people shampoo, it is way too harsh for dogs… remember, dogs don’t sweat through their skin, they pant. Use a shampoo specifically for dogs. It is much gentler. If you are having problems with odour, review their diet. Dogs that eat people food or cheap food tend to stink! Good luck!

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