It depends on the breed of the dog. If the dog is short-haired then just towel the excess water off as you would yourself after a bath or shower. Then let them air dry. With longer haired dogs generally it means more grooming and people will often use their hair blowers with a brush and comb. The hair dryer should NOT RUN ON HIGH BUT LOW!
No, they dry the dog on a drying table not in a kennel.
Wet dogs tend to be rather smelly. A dry dog smells a lot better.
No; some dogs naturally have dry noses and your dog may be perfectly healthy.
About 2.4 cups
Yes.
Any of them. Dry dog foods are formulated partially to achieve that.
Because they obviously don't like dry dog food
Usually when a dog has a moist noise it means they are healthy. If he has a dry nose that might mean he is unhealthy or sick. But this is not in all cases. Dog's noses are wet because of the tear glandes that empty from their nose, so don't freak out if it is dry. If the weather is dry than your dog's nose may be dry. It could be that. If you are still worried you should consult your vet. He/she is your best answer.
only if the dog is a puppy
dry Dog skin
A towel.
A dog does not completely dry its self when it shakes. If you were to shake like a dog does water would come off of you, just as if a dog did it.