How often do you bathe your dogs, and with what shampoo? Do you do it yourself or take your dog to a groomer?

I bath Visa once a week, every Saturday. This week she missed her bath because she went to an agility seminar on Friday and didn't come back until today -- the agility seminar was in a barn, and boy is she ever smelly and dirty. So this week her bath will be on Tuesday.

Normally I bathe her in Lavenderm by Nature's Specialties. It's a very high quality shampoo and smells so nice, especially after she goes swimming. But I bought her some Black On Black, by Kelco. Another very high quality shampoo. I haven't used it yet, but I can't wait to. It's supposed to make black dogs look even blacker. I also use Moisture Mist Conditioner by Veterinarian's Best. I add some to the bathwater and I also spray it on her every day. She hasn't had any dandruff or itching since I started using it. But the other day I bought her some Ultra Moisturizer by Kelco so that I don't have to waste so much Moisture Mist conditoner (dang expensive!). I use Filthy Animal shampoo by Kelco on her ears, and Berry Gentle shampoo by Nature's Specialities on her face and head. Oh, and I add a bit of Oatmeal shampoo by Nature's Specialties incase she has any dandruff. After her bath she gets blowdried with the high power dryer so that I can get rid of alot of undercoat and be able to see any skin conditions, parasites, etc. I also bathe her with a Bathing Beauty, this really cool bathing system that gives the dog a massage while it sprays. I've bathed dogs that have physical problems and then have the owners say that the dog was pain-free and moving well the next day.

I have to say that even though I bathe, dry, and groom several dogs every day, I enjoy it ten times better when it's Visa. It's so nice to see her afterward, all happy and fluffy and smelling so good and looking so shiny.