How to Make Dog Shampoo

By Jason Whitaker

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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)

Step1
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
Step2
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.
Step3
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.

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pigs4fun said

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on 1/1/2008 I love this shampoo not only does it get my dogs clean it solves many problems. I have noticed that they have no fleas and are just amped to get a weekly bath. We go to the beach nearly everyday but get bath only when they go for a swim. Did you know that your recipe for dog shampoo breaks the bond with the beach sand and their hair. It just rinses off!!!! I don't have to use a washcloth just my hand!!! I give you the gillian wonderful +++++.

sheri51 said

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on 10/25/2007 I just wanted you to know that I mixed up your shampoo for my two dogs, I have a mini Schnauzer and a toy Poodle and the shampoo worked on both of them!! Boy was I happy, my Schnauzer has sensitive skin (that's if you can get to her skin) and there were no break outs at all. I wanted to give you a big Thank You, and yes they smell better longer and that's another plus. I did put the shampoo in a spray bottle so I wouldn't use to much (I'm really good at using to much shampoo) and it worked great. Thank You again, Sheri

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