Generally dogs don't like baths and they will often oppose one. But bathing does not only clean the skin, it also removes fleas, ticks, or bugs from the dog’s coat. If a dog gets used to bathing while he is young, it will be easier to bathe when he will be adult.

There are plenty of dog shampoos available in the market, which can be used for bathing a dog. While bathing one can use dry shampoo like "Bathe Me Dry" for keeping your dog clean without a drop of water.

Grooming should be done along with the bathing. A dog's fur should be brushed thoroughly and blow dried. The nails should also be clipped. Its teeth should be brushed. Dog deodorant will make him smell nice. After the bath, dog will soon lick himself so that he becomes comfortable enough in his own skin.

There are varieties of pet shampoos available in the market for a wet bath. There are also conditioners and perfumes to be used with those shampoos. There are some innovative alternatives available like spray style dry shampoos and baby-wipe style shampoos. Another type of shampoo which is gaining popularity is the powder shampoo. Powder dry shampoo is formulated to clean the pet's coat without a drop of water. It is simple to use, just sprinkle on, massage through and brush it out.