Bathing A German Shepherd

                   

This is a breed that shouldn't be bathed often, once every 6 weeks is too much. Too many baths may dry out his skin, unless they've gotten really nasty (rolled in mud/deer poo/some dead thing they found). There is no medical need to bathe your pup more often unless he has skin problems or is just a little more stinky than you’d like. Ideally, you should bathe your German Shepherd  two or three times a year to preserve the coat’s natural oils, which protect his skin and undercoat. Bathing a dog monthly who doesn't need it is going to cause skin problems. It'll strip the oils he secretes to protect his skin and fur from the elements. Use a mild shampoo with little to no perfume. Oatmeal shampoo is the best for a dog. Pay particular attention to stinky parts - bum and feet and any urine splash areas and dirty spots. Rinse well with lukewarm water until there have been no bubbles for a couple of minutes, and then check the underparts and behind the ears because you have surely missed something there. Never use human shampoos or soaps on your dog; they can dry out his sensitive skin.