How Often Do You Bath Your Doodle?

TexasDoodle · 01-20-2008, 02:23 PM

that about sums it up...how often do you either take them to the groomers or bath them yourself? I know that if you bath them too often they will get dry skin, but Murphy gets pretty dirty outside and I want to give him a bath, but he had a bath a couple weeks ago.

lmtoth2 · 01-20-2008, 02:26 PM

we give them baths about once a month. Dexter goes for grooming about once every 10 weeks so he will get one bath here, one at the groomer, etc.

**lindamarie** · 01-20-2008, 02:44 PM

Once a month for all my dogs unless they get really STINKY!!..LOL

blueteal · 01-20-2008, 04:16 PM

Once every two months for Denver unless extra
muddy............which he has been a lot lately so it has been
once a month.............

**MaxandMe** · 01-20-2008, 05:04 PM

every 6 weeks or so during winter unless they get stinky

during spring..depends on how much MUD and deer pooop they roll in hahhaa optimal:2 to 3 weeks

KingstonTodd · 01-20-2008, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxandMe

every 6 weeks or so during winter unless they get stinky

during spring..depends on how much MUD and deer pooop they roll in hahhaa optimal:2 to 3 weeks

Pretty much my responce here. I also use a tea tree oil based leave in conditioner which helps eliminate odours and kills bacteria they may have picked up.

annieG · 01-20-2008, 07:18 PM

Tanner is bathed at his daycare by groomer every other Wednesday. She does this so she can brush and blow him dry and it keeps him from matting. She gives him a complete groom every 6-8 weeks. It costs me the same as if I only took him to her every 2 months. She thinks it is easier on him and her.

annabelles mom · 01-20-2008, 08:04 PM

Annabelle gets a bath every 2-4 weeks depending on how dirty she gets, so far we have never had a problem with dry skin or itching/scratching

Calimom · 01-20-2008, 08:34 PM

On average, every 4-6 weeks, with lots of brushing in between. Also depends on the mud factor. She usually doesn't get stinky, fortunately!

TexasDoodle · 01-20-2008, 10:37 PM

Thanks! I was worried that every 6 weeks or so was too much, but if you guys aren't having trouble then that works for me

We have 2 1/2 acres and there is quite a bit of dirt to roll around in

Murphy & Trooper seem to enjoy tackling each other in the dirt rather than the grass

They are a couple of trouble makers for sure!

doodleheaven · 01-21-2008, 10:38 AM

We bath Bailey approx once per month also. We also put a few drops of pure tea tree oil in his bath for itchiness (be careful with this as it can be an eye irritant to them). I also use a gentle lavender scented shampoo which makes him smell amazing.

I do bath him more if he gets dirty or slobbered on at the off leash park.

By the way, my dog just loves having a shower. I've never had a dog that loved getting his face rained on!! Anyone else?

**MaxandMe** · 01-21-2008, 10:58 AM

MAX loves the shower hahhahaa
and he tries to catch and drink it

01-21-2008, 12:54 PM

Maya gets a bath in the bath tub but I have a hand held shower head and I use that to spray her down. I can spray it right in her face and she doesn't care. She gets a bath once a month and if she is stinky or slobbery I use Best Shot coat reviatalizer to take the smell out.

cocoandjane · 01-22-2008, 05:59 PM

I guess I try to bathe them once a month. I have done it at the two week point....due to mud, or excessive dirty and mouthy play!!
I have used several brands of shampoo and conditioner on them,
the puppy kind....and have gone back to Best Shot. I like it the best. Does help with getting matts and tangles out....smells fresh and minty sort of...I know of some that take theirs to the groomer's every week.
They use something that isn't drying and very conditioning.
I have always heard once a month is as often as it should be done.
So far, the times I have bathed Coco more ofen than that, I haven't
noticed any skin irritation at all.

M&Tdoodles · 02-02-2008, 02:54 PM

Kozmo goes to the groomer now every 5 weeks, we bathe Kelsey & Monet every 4 weeks. We use the dremel on their toe nails , and it works like a charm. no bleeding yet so far.
We feed them peices of chicken when using the dremmel, so they are getting a bit used to it more. defiately takes 2 of us to do.

"FLUFFY PUPPY" BY BIOGROOM smells awfully nice on them, & the aroma lasts for about a week. the shampoo rinses out nice , no rsidue, no irritated skin..

01-20-2008, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
TexasDoodle Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 98	How Often Do You Bath Your Doodle? that about sums it up...how often do you either take them to the groomers or bath them yourself? I know that if you bath them too often they will get dry skin, but Murphy gets pretty dirty outside and I want to give him a bath, but he had a bath a couple weeks ago.

01-20-2008, 02:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
lmtoth2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,920	we give them baths about once a month. Dexter goes for grooming about once every 10 weeks so he will get one bath here, one at the groomer, etc. __________________ Leslie

01-20-2008, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,171	Once a month for all my dogs unless they get really STINKY!!..LOL __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

01-20-2008, 05:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	every 6 weeks or so during winter unless they get stinky during spring..depends on how much MUD and deer pooop they roll in hahhaa optimal:2 to 3 weeks __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

01-20-2008, 07:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
annieG Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,929	Tanner is bathed at his daycare by groomer every other Wednesday. She does this so she can brush and blow him dry and it keeps him from matting. She gives him a complete groom every 6-8 weeks. It costs me the same as if I only took him to her every 2 months. She thinks it is easier on him and her. __________________ AnnieG & Tanner

01-20-2008, 04:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Once every two months for Denver unless extra muddy............which he has been a lot lately so it has been once a month.............

01-20-2008, 08:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	Annabelle gets a bath every 2-4 weeks depending on how dirty she gets, so far we have never had a problem with dry skin or itching/scratching

01-20-2008, 08:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Calimom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 2,408	On average, every 4-6 weeks, with lots of brushing in between. Also depends on the mud factor. She usually doesn't get stinky, fortunately! __________________ Meg and Cali

01-20-2008, 10:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
TexasDoodle Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 98	Thanks! I was worried that every 6 weeks or so was too much, but if you guys aren't having trouble then that works for me We have 2 1/2 acres and there is quite a bit of dirt to roll around in Murphy & Trooper seem to enjoy tackling each other in the dirt rather than the grass They are a couple of trouble makers for sure!

01-21-2008, 10:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
doodleheaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 560	We bath Bailey approx once per month also. We also put a few drops of pure tea tree oil in his bath for itchiness (be careful with this as it can be an eye irritant to them). I also use a gentle lavender scented shampoo which makes him smell amazing. I do bath him more if he gets dirty or slobbered on at the off leash park. By the way, my dog just loves having a shower. I've never had a dog that loved getting his face rained on!! Anyone else? __________________ Lily and Bailey

01-21-2008, 10:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	MAX loves the shower hahhahaa and he tries to catch and drink it __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

01-21-2008, 12:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Maya gets a bath in the bath tub but I have a hand held shower head and I use that to spray her down. I can spray it right in her face and she doesn't care. She gets a bath once a month and if she is stinky or slobbery I use Best Shot coat reviatalizer to take the smell out.

01-22-2008, 05:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
cocoandjane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: near Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,856	I guess I try to bathe them once a month. I have done it at the two week point....due to mud, or excessive dirty and mouthy play!! I have used several brands of shampoo and conditioner on them, the puppy kind....and have gone back to Best Shot. I like it the best. Does help with getting matts and tangles out....smells fresh and minty sort of...I know of some that take theirs to the groomer's every week. They use something that isn't drying and very conditioning. I have always heard once a month is as often as it should be done. So far, the times I have bathed Coco more ofen than that, I haven't noticed any skin irritation at all. __________________ Jane Coco, Abby, Nellie, my doodles and Delilah, too !!

02-02-2008, 02:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
M&Tdoodles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 548	Kozmo goes to the groomer now every 5 weeks, we bathe Kelsey & Monet every 4 weeks. We use the dremel on their toe nails , and it works like a charm. no bleeding yet so far. We feed them peices of chicken when using the dremmel, so they are getting a bit used to it more. defiately takes 2 of us to do. "FLUFFY PUPPY" BY BIOGROOM smells awfully nice on them, & the aroma lasts for about a week. the shampoo rinses out nice , no rsidue, no irritated skin.. __________________ Martha & Tom

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