When it comes to keeping their coats clean, don’t be tempted to wash your 4 legged friend as often as you wash our own hair. This is because excessive baths can remove the natural oils they have from the coat and dry the skin. Dogs are generally better left without being washed for as long as possible. In fact many, experts will tell owners, that, unless they get dirty or roll in something, it’s best to leave the natural oils in their coat do all the hard work.