As you now know, skunk oil is nasty and persistent. If your dog has just been sprayed, keep him outside. And put on old clothes before handling him. When you're ready to wash your dog, try to clean only the area that's been sprayed—if you can make that determination. Skunk oil can easily be spread all over the dog, and you will most likely have to give him more than one bath. So save an all-over bath until the second or third washing. When giving your dog a de-skunking bath, use a commercial skunk odor remover, which can be purchased from your local pet specialty store. These are usually very effective. Be sure to follow the directions on the label.