DIY Dog Shampoo

Looking for DIY dog shampoo?  If you're wondering how to make homemade all-natural dog shampoo, here's an easy recipe.  This is the first of several DIY dog shampoos on DIYDOGSTUFF.com, and it's super easy to make.

There is a catch here.  If you use the dog shampoo recipe using mild dish soap, it's up to you to make sure to use an all-natural soap.  

If you use the Castile soap, your homemade dog shampoo will be all-natural.  Just thought that it was worth mentioning to keep this a gentle and all-natural shampoo mix.

Castile has been called the Magic Soap.  It is both a gentle and efficient cleaner.   It's easy on your dog's skin, hydrating, and cleans well.  Castile soap is bio-degradable and vegan.  It's made out of vegetable fats.  

Here's How To Make Your DIY Dog Shampoo

Homemade All Natural Dog Shampoo (with 3 ingredients)

  • Half a cup of white vinegar
  • A quarter cup of Castile soap or a non-toxic dish soap.
  • Two cups of water

Directions

  • Put all the ingredients in a shake or spray bottle.
  • Shake the mixture well.
  • Gather all your supplies.
  • Take your dog to your DIY wash station, kitchen sink, or your bathroom ... where ever you plan on shampooing your pup.
  • Wet the dog's fur with warm water.
  • Spray a small amount of the shampoo mix on your dog. 
  • Be sure to avoid your dog's eyes. 
  • Rub the shampoo on your dog's coat to create a thick lather.
  • Rinse your dog thoroughly, make sure to remove all the shampoo.
  • Towel dry your dog. If the weather permits, air dry your dog; if not, you may want to dry your pup with a hairdryer set on the lowest level. I prefer the air-dry method, and so does my dog.

Top brand names of Castile soap include Dr. Brommer's and Tom's of Maine. You will want the best ingredients for your DIY Dog Shampoo!

To make the best DIY dog shampoo, you've got to start with the best ingredients.  That is a good rule of thumb to use when you are making products to use on your dog, like homemade dog shampoo.  If you start with the best ingredients, you will be making the best shampoo for your dog. 

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