How often should I bathe my Golden Retriever. Ive heard not more then twice a year. Every 6 months due to drying out their natural oils in their skin. But she gets really dirty at the dog park, any Ideas?
Frequent bathing does strip oils from a dog's skin. I would not recommend bathing your dog more often than every 2-3 weeks unless treating a medical condition. The soap is what strips the oils so it is okay to wash your dog off with water alone to get the dirt out. Use a shampoo formulated for dogs, I usually recommend one that is oatmeal based.