Bathing: What to use and how often?

Great news! Our friend, Simon, has created an awesome dog shampoo with organic oils and herbs! My human met this young entrepreneur at the Paw Depot(Where she is the "pet nutritionist") just last week and was very impressed by his knowledge and product. Apparently, they are both into herbalism and she uses a very similar blend for my topicals(skin care/bug repellent). Simon's formula includes coconut oil(which is great for keeping skin healthy and itch-free), lavender(which keeps us calm during annoying bath time), and neem oil(which is a skin emollient AND bug repellent).  Needless to say, we highly recommend this shampoo for the rare occasion that we must be subjected to such torture! As for the frequency of bathing dogs, there are many differing opinions on the subject. If I had my way, the answer would be, "Never!". If you ask my human, she will tell you that once a month is sufficient for indoor, inactive dogs, once a week for more active dirt-magnets, and about twice per month for active dogs who also swim several times per month(That would be Ursula and I). Generally speaking, it is not healthy to bathe dogs daily, or even weekly unless absolutely necessary because the soaps can dry out the skin, removing our natural oils. Simon's formula contains organic oils, so it definitely won't be as harsh as the standard shampoos. So if your dog(s) tend to get dirty and stinky, and require more baths, then Simon's "Happy Pet" shampoo is the best choice! Another reason we love to promote Simon's stuff is because he is local! (Check out his interview on National t.v.!) Happy tails!!!