Hi Cece,

I would consult your veterinarian to see what would work best for bathing your dog and keeping his skin from getting dry. When I last spoke with my vet he advised me to bath my dogs once a week to help with their skin allergies. When I asked about drying out skin he said we should be okay as long as we used a dog shampoo, but he did not recommend any brand in particular.

Colby

Helpful tip for dog owners with large breed dogs. When you bathe your dogs always rinse with vinegar, either white or apple cider vinegar. It not only keeps them fresher longer but it helps repel fleas and mosquitos. When I had my Beauceron and Greyhound I alwyas rinsed with vinegar and it kept their coats so shiny and clean. I use it on my little breeds as well.

@Matthew, thanks for the advice. I may have to try an all-natural deodorant spritz someday.

@Erin, I work hard to keep my 3 dogs and house clean 🙂 Unfortunately my mom still tells me that she can smell dog sometimes when she comes over 🙁

@Lori thanks for telling us about your dogs bathing schedule. I wish my dogs were the size of yours. It would make bath time for the dogs a much easier experience!

-Mathew ( http://www.dogbar.com )