Does it wash?

Can you wash your dog too much? This wonderful weather has meant my two Springers (aka the mud monsters) come back caked in dirt and I’ve been both hosing them down and bathing them on particularly dirty days using dog shampoo.

Thankfully they enjoy bath-time, so its not a struggle, but I’m worrying whether washing them with shampoo several times a week might be damaging their coats or skin?
Anne Owen, by email

A clean sweep

To all at Dogs Today,

I’m hoping you can help me please. I'm after some advice as I’ve just moved house to a house with far more carpet, and much thicker, better quality carpets than our previous home had. We’re not in a rush to change them as they’re decent enough and it’s the kitchen that needs the most work.

I’m finding myself doing a lot more cleaning of carpets than I used to! I have two dogs, an elderly Border Terrier and a rather energetic Cocker Spaniel. Both enjoy bringing mud in, and I’m sure watching me remove it!

What have you found to be the best vacuums and carpet shampoo to keep carpets as clean as possible?

I’d be so grateful if you could advise.

Thank you,

Mrs J. Christian, York

Scrubbing up well

Good evening,

Can you or your readers suggest a good doggie shampoo that contains gentle ingredients, as my Lurcher has sensitive skin? He is a long-haired Lurcher and can get quite grubby at this time of year.

Thanking you in advance.

Mrs Joy, by email