Dirty haibathing-and-drying-a-poodler is more prone to matting. Bathing your Poodle every three to four weeks is well recommended. But puppies may need weekly bathing to keep them clean and free of mats until their coat change is complete. Never bathe a matted coat. The mats will tighten, making them impossible to remove. Smaller Poodles can be bathed in a kitchen or laundry sink. Standards will need to go into a regular-sized tub.