I let mine be dogs as well as dressed up little babies in cute outfits. They play, roll on the ground, and knock each other down in the dirt. I bathe Brody and Mia one or twice (usually twice) a week. I use diluted shampoo and a conditioning mix. If they dig and get really dirty, maybe then too, but sometimes if they dig the day after a bath, I usually just brush out most of the dirt from their paws, and then use damp paper towels to clean them until the grey color is gone and the creamy tan returns...lol, dry with another paper towell, then bathe in another day or two. For just grass and leaves, a pin brush to remove the greenery, then a damp towel over the coat, maybe a 'finishing' spray and a good comb-out . I use plain water on paper towels to clean faces and other areas that need it. I do like the saline "Boogy" wipe idea...I'd not want to use anything chemically treated on any area they might lick...that's why I use only plain water. I use dry toweling after the rinse-out. If they need more than plain water, it's bath time...again!
