How to Make Dog Shampoo

Within just a few days of washing my puppy and she smells like she's been wrestling rodents in the rain. Washing your dog as often as I do can lead to the need to save some money by making your own dog shampoo at home. This is a simple straightforward recipe that should take less than 10 minutes to prepare.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• An empty plastic container (soda bottle, milk jug, etc...)
• Liquid dish soap (something for sensitive skin)
• Apple cider vinegar
• Glycerine (availabe at most pharmacies and large department stores)

1. In your clean, plastic container mix the following:
   
   1 part dish soap
   1 part apple cider vinegar
   3/4 part water
   1/4 part glycerine
2. With the lid on, shake the container vigorously. Inspect the mixture for consistency. Depending on the thickness you desire from your shampoo you will need to add water. I tend to end up at a full part of water when making gallon sized shampoos, and a little less with smaller amounts.
   
   Be careful not to undermix it. Dog's have sensitive skin and the water helps to dilute the chemicals in the dish soap.
3. Once you are happy with the consistency of your shampoo, store it in a safe, cool place like under the kitchen sink. Try experimenting with different scents of dish soap to make your favorite shampoo. Remember, stay away from harsh soaps, especially if your dog has super sensitive skin.