Bathing your dog needs to be given more emphasis.

This is because of the fact that if you are careless in bathing, the animal may end up having some infections.  For example, if you don't close the ears with large cotton wool balls, the water may enter into the ear canals and may cause some ear infections. 

Some signs of this are a constant discharge from the ears and shaking of head.

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Frequency of bathing actually depends on the breed of the dog. 

If the dog is of a hairy type like the cocker spaniel, then the bathing is to be carried out once every six to eight weeks. If these breeds are bathed too frequently, the skin and coat loose the protective characters.  

However, when the dog has defecated on the skin due to the frequent digestive upsets leading to diarrhea, to avoid the bad smell, the dog may be subjected to frequent bathing some times by the owners.

Take more care in avoiding some irritant soaps or human soaps.

The soap materials used for human beings are not suitable for dogs.  

Similarly, many human shampoo products have some ingredients that are not suitable in the proportions that are to be used in the case of dogs. 

Hence, always try to use the shampoo products that are mentioned mainly for the use of dogs. Take more care in using any new product.

Always have a good time and patience with your dog.

The products required for bathing should be within reach and close to the water source.  

Dogs love the sprinkling of water, river, and oceans.  Even when you are using a bathtub, have everything in one place and then start bathing the dog. Try to have a leash, conditioner, towel, and shampoo in the bath place, within reach.

Conditioner is helpful to make the combing easier later. Bathing should be a convenient activity to both the dog and the owner.

This should not be a burden. You should try to make bathing your dog an enjoyable activity for you and your dog.