When your dog starts to become a bit stinky, you know that it’s time to give him a bath. But should you be bathing him on a more regular schedule?

Many people aren’t sure how often they should bathe their dog due to conflicting information they may have heard from well-meaning friends and family. It’s important to remember that every dog is different, and will therefore require different care. Simply put, your dog should be bathed when he is dirty. This means that dogs that spend a lot of time indoors and avoid messy areas outside will be able to go longer between baths than dogs who are continually jumping in mud puddles outside. This also means that your dogs bathing schedule may be impacted seasonally, and based on your activity level as a family. Your local Garden City, GA veterinarian can help you evaluate your pet’s care requirements.