When it comes to how often a Cocker Spaniel would need to be bathed, it depends on several things which includes the time of the year and how dirty a dog gets after they have been out for a walk. It’s also important to use a dog specific shampoo and conditioner because it will have the correct pH balance. Cockers benefit from being professionally groomed several times a year and although this can add to the cost of owning them, it makes it that much easier to keep their coats in good condition in between visits to the grooming parlour which is typically every 8 weeks. Neutered male Cockers tend to need more in the way of trimming thanks to the fact their coats tend to become thicker and woollier once they’ve been neutered.