[PNCarl]

I wouldn't bathe every other day either, I think it's too much.

My dog has allergies so she gets bathed once a week; and her dermatologist did say that when she is very symptomatic bathing her every 4 days would help...but we use a special medicated shampoo - so I assume it is safe to use it that often. If I wanted to bathe frequently and it wasn't already vet recommended for a special reason, I would ask my vet for a gentle shampoo that was formulated for frequent use so it didn't strip all the oils out of the skin and coat.

My breeder also recommended Head and Shoulders but I would not use that for frequent bathing.

And you do have to realize...just like we have a "smell"; dogs have a "smell" - you just have to get used to it. If you keep your dog relatively clean, it's not an offensive smell, it is just the smell of your dog.

Also...since you're into hygiene...brushing your dog's teeth daily with special dog toothpaste, will keep his teeth white and cut down on doggy breath. I use a finger brush and then finish up with a children's electric toothbrush. (I also think it's a good idea, because dogs can have teeth problems the same as humans and bad teeth can get infected and infections in the mouth can become systemic, so it's a health as well as hygiene thing).