How to Bathe Your Dog in 5 Steps No matter how often your dog needs to be bathed, however, you should do a short physical exam before getting started and then follow some basic bathing steps.

How often you should bathe your dog depends on their skin, fur type and activity level. Vets weigh in on how often you should bathe your dog, plus find editor-recommended shampoos to use.

A scenario like this may be the most common time to bathe your dog, but you should have a regular wash schedule too. Here’s a guide for when to get out the bubbles for your pup.