It depends on the time of the year. Normally, in the cooler months, I bathe Moose every month or so...sometimes twice if he really needs it. However, in the warmer months, I bathe him much more often. It gets pretty hot down here, and so he tends to get dirtier faster. Also, I normally take Moose to the beach to swim when during the summer/spring/early fall...which means I bathe him a lot more.

As far as shampoo goes, I know they make special shampoo just for puppies. I'm sure you'd be able to find something at your local pet store.

Even though it is cold outside, it doesn't mean your dog doesn't need a bath...and don't think that just because Jasper is outside for only short periods of time, he won't get dirty! After all, bathing is one of the many joys of dog ownership!