I bathe once a week and I use baby shampoo and dove conditioner. This has been working for us great, it makes her smell really good and her hair is soft, silky and shiny. We haven't had a problem with dry skin or any skin irritation that I've notice. I have seen some shampoos in the store but can't get myself to spend $10 for a bottle of shampoo and conditioner. I don't even like to spend alot on shampoo for myself let alone my dog even though I love her!! I will look online and see if there is something else I can find. My mom tried this with her new yorkie and had great results, her friend bought expensive shampoo and her yorkie got dandruff and flakes