just curious as to what you guys use on your dogs when you give them a bath. my father always used dawn??? the one i used i think its called prosence baby powder scented but my wife says it smells like wet dog? go figure hahaha. just wondering what others use.
I own Chessies so they have never had a bath. If I had to wash them I think I would use dawn as well but my concern would be removing the natural oils from the coat.
I have also used Dawn but I don't use it on my dog during hunting season. Just a fresh water wash if needed. Like Brandon said, you don't wan to remove their natural oils especially if they are going to be retrieving in cold water.
I would think dawn would remove too much of the natural oils in their coat and dry out their skin. I never bathe my dog but he does swim in fresh water everyday if that counts. I just give a hose down with fresh water only if he needs to be washed of something.
We usually use Mane and Tail. I don't bathe my dogs often, usually 2-3 times a year. But, they do get a bath when they stink. That includes chessies too!
Tom,
I didn't mean to insinuate that Chessies don't get filthy just that washing off the oils can be hard on them. I am lucky mine swim daily in fresh water so keeping them clean is easy three seasons out of the year.