The Best Homemade Dog Shampoo
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Is your dog squeaky clean? Is your puppy fluffy? Does he smell fresh? If the answer to these questions is a resounding, "NO!" then you need to read on and find out what the world's best dog shampoo is.
What do you use on your dog? People shampoo? Baby shampoo? Do you go to the pet supply store and try to decide between the numerous dog shampoos available? There's dry skin shampoo, shampoo with highlights, shampoo for black dogs, white dogs, curly-haired dogs. It's enough to make you want to run screaming out of the store.
Been there, done that, and scared some children in the parking lot on my way out. Let me tell you about the dog shampoo I use, and have used since the very first time I was told about it, approximately 9 years ago.
It doesn't come from France and it doesn't cost $147.00 an ounce. You can't get it in a Hollywood Purse Puppy boutique. Matter of fact, you don't buy it at all. You make it yourself using just TWO ingredients found in any grocery store.
I was first told about this recipe when my golden retriever was just a puppy. A respected friend who is a responsible golden breeder, trainer and veterinary student swore by it so I gave it a shot.
I have NEVER purchased regular dog shampoo again. I was wary at first but as soon as I saw the suds, smelled that wonderful clean smell and realized how efficiently the shampoo rinsed off, I was a believer. Those of us who use this recipe like to say our dogs smell like a salad, and it's true!
It is simple, clean, easy to make and inexpensive. You can store it in an old shampoo bottle and just shake thoroughly before shampooing your dog.
You only need four things and about three minutes.
- A container such as a shampoo bottle or other squeeze bottle.
- CLEAR liquid antibacterial soap. Dial is recommended but I have also used generic.
- WHITE vinegar.
Mix equal parts vinegar and soap in your container. Shake well. You're done.
Use the shampoo the same way you would any dog shampoo. Be careful not to get it into your dog's eyes or ears. Start with a small amount because it lathers well and work the suds deep into the coat. Rinse well and dry. There is no wet dog smell and should be no residue on your dog's coat, due to the vinegar. The antibacterial aspect helps with parasites, dirt, and even minor skin abrasions and itchy or flaky skin.
What I love the most about this shampoo is the fresh smell stays for days! It's quite long lasting, your dog's coat will be soft and ultra-clean. And when someone comes in and says, "What is that good smell?" you can actually point to your dog.
Get going, now. I think your dog is running the bath.
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thanx,im sure it will be the best for Bruce,our new dog.
thanks so much. I'll try it out. I have 2 3.5 month old beagles, and they love to get down into the mud outside. :)
thanks a ton
I'll give this a try for my yorkie puppy.. I like the "..fresh smell stays for days!"and the "ulta-clean" idea Thank you!!!
I'll try it on Gizmo my 8 week old shih Tzu, With his long hair he seem to smell
after a day.
Thanks
OK I'll try it cause my Yorkie stinks to the hilt!! Specifically her feet!! Can we say corny chips?
Can't wait to try it on my smelly dog!
ill try it on my yellow lab....if i can get her to come out of the bushes :)
The exact tip I need. I just bathe my dog and I'm still freakin because of all the mortifying parasites I've seen!
Wow, I use vinegar on my own hair ( stops flaky scalp ) never thought to use it on my dog!
Great, I'll try it on Throwie Semi and Nicky our cockapoos!
Pam
There are many excited comments from people who are anxious to try this shampoo. Has anyone actually used it and how was it?
I just tried it and my dogs coat feels really good.!
thanks
I am so glad to find this information. I will try tommorrow.
I just used it and my dog smells great and his coat is super soft. Definitely a good recipe, two thumbs up :-)!
www.allanstntpitbulls.com i'll try it and i have a few pup's thanks
I will give it a try and let you know what I think. I have 4 dogs. Two short haired Dachshunds, One Corgie and 1 long-haired mix breed. Beauty supplies for these four can add up. I appreciate you sharing your recipe with us. Thanks from Boulders, Mouse, Daisy Mae and Oscar.
I currently use Dawn dishwashing liquid. However, I have never tried putting vinegar in with it, but I will try that as well. The dawn actually kills fleas, and keeps them away for a long period of time... Actually I have not noticed any of my dogs with fleas....I have a new puppy and it works wonders on him, so I know I will never buy any of that exspensive stuff for my dogs, hell I dont buy it for myself...
You can smell my dog a mile away. I hardly bath him because he is 135lbs. and he stinks again even after the bath. It's too cold to bath him outside in the winter (obviously) and he fills the kids' tub. The good thing is he does cooperate well even though he hates it. Just last week I couldn't stand the smell any long and bathed him with a bar of Irish Spring. I was told a long time ago that Irish Spring kills fleas. We don't have fleas so I don't know if that works, but he still smells good even after a week. I am going to try your recipe this week. Who knows, maybe I can make it a routine and bath him every week if that help the house smell better!
Hi,
Does anyone know if this recipe will do anything harmful to black fur on a dog? I'm a new dog owner and I just don't want the vinegar or anything to discolor my dogs fur.
Thanks!
Hi,
Does anyone know if this recipe will do anything harmful to black fur on a dog? I'm a new dog owner and I just don't want the vinegar or anything to discolor my dogs fur.
Thanks!
hey sam ...i read ur comment and a while ago i found a good recipe
for washing dogs in the winter...well actually u dont even wash them
u just sprinkle them with baking soda, massage their coat vigorously
then just simply brush their coat and it will b and smell fresh :)
Thank you Donna. I have always used one of those expensive dog shampoos. After rinsing off completely, I add a few tablespoons of vinegar and glycerine to about half a bucket of water and wash the dog's coat with that. The advice to do this was given by a friend who was breeding dogs as a hobby. I find it very effective.
But your recipe seems simpler and definitely cheaper! I will try it out for his next bath ...
Thanks for the advise, I've tried many shampoos but none have been as good as the one that you have suggested
Thanx!! My dog SMELLS soo much!! I will DEFINALTY try this right NOW!!:)
I TRIED IT ON MY BABY AND IT LEFT HER SMELLING SO GOOD AND SOFT
I really need to give my dog a bath our shampoo doesnt work ill try this and see if it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Every dog owner needs to try this wonderful tip. It really, really works!!!
Holy cow my german shepard doesnt smell thank you thank you
I have to admit I was pretty skeptical. But I had to try it and I am so very glad I did!! Zeke (my pound puppy) has very coarse fur and nothing has made him feel so soft as this! Thank you so much for such a great recipe that produced a soft, glossy coat.
Just tried the shampoo on my Tibetan Terrier and Boxer~~ They both look great and smell wonderful....I literally use white vinegar for everything from cleaning my carpets to washing my dogs now!!
I just spent two weeks at the cottage with my dog. Afterwards,she smelled BAAAAD.I tried this recipe and OMG it worked so well! Her coat is shiny and soft, and she smells great! Thank you so much!!
Hi, i was curious if this would be a safe thing to use on a dog thats trying to get over ringworm? she is a 4 month old cockapoo and the previous owners let her somehow get ringworm and i am wondering if this would be ok to use? i sure hope so cause i really need to do something she is really starting to smell and there poor skin is gettin so dry cause of the ringworm.. UGH
thanks for that tip, cant wait to try it out, but first I must find clear liquid antibacterial soap :)
Is this safe to use for dogs that use top spot (such as frontline?)
I just read on another site that you should use ivory because of the pH balance???
Where are you finding "CLEAR" liquid antibacterial soap - i have found dial liquid soap however it is sented - spring rain or something - are you using sented dial antibacterial soap?
I just used this on my Long Haired English Cream Dachshund-
It worked very well- he smells great, is shiny and soft and tried quickly! (I had to compromise on the clear soap though this time- I'll get the recommended seventh generation next time) :) Great tip! Thanks- I don't have a stinky pup now! :)
i really hope this will work my pup always smells like wet dog but he isn't wet thanks for the tip going to try tomorrow
This is awesome. just used it on my whippet terrier mix 3 month old puppy! no doggy smell. super shiny coat!
wheres the recipe
If this thing works, i'll love u
theresa says:
2 years ago
thanks i will try it my bassett starts to stink again 4 min after her bath! i have not found any shampoo that keeps her smelling good.