Nothing beats watching your four-legged friend roll around in the mud, skip through puddles and jump through the grass – but the idea of having to wash them after can put some dog owners off.
Especially if your dog isn’t a fan of the water.
But with dogs taking such great pleasure in getting mucky, it’s probably best to give them a soak to get them smelling fresh and looking fluffy.
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Although there isn’t an exact science behind how often you should scrub down your dog, there are certain things you should take into consideration.
Here’s what the professional dog groomers have to say:
Alejandra Solis from Bramhall Dog Groomers advised: “Grooming really depends on the dog breed and lifestyle.
“For example Labradors don’t need much grooming, but