subject: How To Groom Your Golden Retriever [print this page] The reason for bathing your dog is not only for hygienic purposes, it also helps with prevention on fleas and ticks. This is something which a responsible owner should do and should be adopted to reduce allergies and shedding. Golden retrievers are natural active animals and love to participate in the outdoor, while they do not shy from the water. These playful natures are very prone to getting dirty from the outdoors and potentially attract dirt, fleas and other allergies along the way. Therefore, a dog owner must ensure care is taken to maintain a regular bath session for the dog. The water must not be too hot to get the dog scalded. Care is to be maintained to get the dog adjusted to heat and warm. Rinse the dog with the adequate water pressure.