Hi there,
It varies how often I bath my dogs. Aimee usually gets bathed every other month, she does get a good brush and comb every day.
Wesley on the other hand gets bathed nearly every week. Two reasons for this, one, I like to have him looking in tip top condition prior to a show and two, dogs tend to get a bit sticky underneath from where they pee. It sometimes makes the coat very sticky and if not careful knots can appear.
I also use an ear powder called Thornit once a week to keep the ears clean and free of any debris, plus I love the smell.
They both get their teeth cleaned once a week two. Firstly on the day before, I put a little aloe vera gel on their teeth with my finger and leave it. Then the next day I use aloe vera toothpaste to clean them. The dogs have a lovely minty breath after that and the love it. I was told that the aloe vera gel softens tartar on the teeth. Don't know if its true or not but I've always done it.
As others in previous posts have said, do check around the lip folds, sometimes cockers can get an infection there and it smells horrid so I am told. Luckily neither of my dogs have suffered from this.
I use a good brand of dog shampoo and conditioner for both of my dogs and they don't mind having a shower at all. If fact they stand there like statues........ until I turn around to get the towels.
Hope that helps.
Sandie, Aimee and Wesley xx
