I’ll try to do some more research. There are so many different methods and products, I was just trying to touch the basics.

I do think that the bathing frequency and drying are really breed specific. What I try to do with my two dogs is to look up some information to give myself a benchmark to go off of, and then I watch their reactions to make sure that I am not making them uncomfortable.

Sounds rather simplistic, but it works well, especially if you are grooming the same dogs on a regular basis.

Thanks for writing.
Dakota

Would be interested if you could shed some light on grooming solutions — shampoos, conditioners. I’ve been doing the dog show circuit and looking at supposedly high-end products on pet shops and find overwhelming confusion with very little clarity. Some products seem like a joke — both the names and the prices, and a number of them seem to make false claims.

Also find conflicting information on grooming practices — bathing, frequency, do’s and don’ts, drying, etc. It seems there are as many opinions and alternatives out there as there are dog breeds…

Could you offer any pearls of wisdom on the topic? I’m beginning to form my own opinions through research with vets, groomgers, dog handlers, friends, but would find your input helpful.

Thank you,
Che