Surprising, dogs with thick coats, especially double coats, rarely need baths because of these oils. In other coat types, daily or weekly grooming of your dog's coat will greatly reduce the need for a bath. Grooming is especially important in waterproof coats since frequent bathing can reduce the ability of the cost to repel water. Of course, nothing will reduce the need for a bath when your dog takes frequent swims in the summer or decides to roll in a fresh pile of horse apples. In these situations, a bath is required.
Baths also help to reduce the allergic responses by family members.
The most important aspect of a bath's location is safety. You should be able to safely handle the dog so that you do not harm the dog and the dog does not harm you. For little dogs, the sink is ideal. For medium size dogs, the bathtub is the ideal choice. For large dogs, you may have to do the dirty work outside.