I think it is fine to bathe more than every 6-8 weeks. I'm sure a lot of people do. Snickers gets a bath once a week. If your dog doesn't have fleas, the itching could be from a number of things. Allergies to food or environmental things, dry skin...I personally notice my dogs itching get worse when my own allergies are bad. This is definitely the time of year for it. If you suspect food allergies you will need to try an elimination diet. There is probably a lot of information on that here, but of course, always ask your vet.
You may want to try giving a fish oil to help with the itching. I used to give 1/2 a capsule. My dog loved it.
Are you using a conditioner during baths? If you would like to find more information about shampoos and conditioners that a lot of people here have tried and recommend there is lots of info. in the grooming forum and in the Yorkie products forum.
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