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How to Dremel your dogs nails is an excellent nail clipping information page - she uses frame and the article list can be hard to see - it's in the lower right hand corner.

Clip the dogs nails weekly. You and I both know that you're going to miss a week here or there so if you target doing it weekly it will be just about right. Essentially, if you can hear the dog clicking across the kitchen floor it's time to clip those nails. Little known fact - the older the dog gets the faster the nails grow!! Also, if you do it often they get used to it - more or less - and it will probably be easier for you to do than less often. Hey, make it easy on everyone - do one foot a day! Time off for good behaviour

Grooming Goldens even though this talks about grooming goldens it's got great illustrations and tips so do check it out!
Do not use human shampoo to wash the dog. The PH level is too high and will damage the fur and may even cause skin problems. pH is an abbreviation for pondus hydrogenii which also stands for "Power of Hydrogen" or "Weight of Hydrogen." pH is a measure of the effective acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The pH scale usually is considered as extending from 0 to 14. As the scale drops towards 0, the solution becomes more acidic. As the scale rises toward 14, the solution becomes more basic. As chemical engineering advanced, pH became an important measurement to control corrosion and prevent scale formation in plant utilities such as boilers and cooling towers. pH control is used in waste treatment to neutralize spent acids and bases. Food processors control pH for taste and Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies use pH to enhance the growth and production of beneficial organisms. We monitor and control pH in swimming pools and fish tanks. Cosmetic marketing campaigns are referencing pH to differentiate products for use by women or men.
Typical pH values Lemon juice 2.3 pH Vinegar 3.1 pH Beer 4.3 pH Fresh Milk 6.5 pH Saliva 6.7 pH Blood 7.4 pH Soap Suds 8.3 pH more info coming.
Do not use clippers / electric shaver on the body! That will make him wooly and fluff out! These are cockers but it's the same deal http://home.att.net/~deerhill.cockers/rescue/back.html
Although this is for a puppy the principle for the adult is the same http://www.ariel-ess.com/groom/
Near the bottom of this one is some good pics and good info herein http://www.robil.co.uk/health_care.htm
This trimming picture takes forever to load but it's a good one http://www.englishspringer.org/atrimpic.htm could help with what should be pictured on the last page of the attachment.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/tralay/trimming.html is a faster loading diagram and fairly good too.
Tear stains on white dogs check out DogParlor
Bath as often as necessary. The average is about once a month or every two months. Show dogs may get bathed daily during show season. If bathing often use a conditioner or other product to keep the coat healthy.
Trim nails monthly, depending on breed - it's time to trim when you can hear them clicking on the floor. Use guiotine clippers for lightweight nails, use scissor type on heavier nails or if preferred.
Use a brushing glove weekly/monthly on short hair dogs. Use a brush and slicker brush on coated breeds at least weekly - daily is better for keeping matte free - don't forget the butt, under-belly and armpits!
Anal glands should be "expressed" as often as needed. This will depend on the dog's diet. There is an article at DogParlor which may be helpful.
Ears can be swabbed gently with a cotton ball at the entrance of the ear canal.
Check for redness and keep tear ducts clear. You may use a tissue over the finger tip if needed.
Depending on dogs diet clean, wipe and/or check his teeth weekly.
Check feet, ankles, and rear daily for burrs, cuts, dried mud and debris and clean or soak in water accordingly.