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Apple cider vinegar, clear diswashing soap, & liquid glycerine

Empty milk jug, empty bottle, & funnel

Add all ingredients to milk jug using the funnel

All ingredients mixed together (this is a quadruple batch)

Pour mixture from milk jug into smaller container(s)

Basil LOVES a bath, can't you tell? :)

Making your own dog shampoo is a quick and easy project that can save you plenty of money. This project will take about 15 minutes, and will cost about $5.

What you will need:

  • An empty plastic container that hold 24 oz (or more if you are doubling/tripling)
  • 1 cup Ivory clear liquid dish soap
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup glycerine
  • A funnel
  • A container large enough for mixing (I use a milk jug)

How to mix your homemade dog shampoo:

  1. Using the funnel, pour the water, apple cider vinegar, clear dishwashing soap, and glycerine into the milk jug.
  2. Put the cap on and mix it up! (watch for bubbles!)
  3. You can either leave the shampoo in the milk jug or pour it into a smaller container (or containers if you made a larger batch).
  4. Label your bottle so you remember what it is!
  5. Shake the soap well before you use it (every time!) This mixes up the glycerine.

Try this recipe for a Dog Conditioner made from a rosemary tea for a glossy coat and nice smell!

Why does this mixture work?

  • The apple cider vinegar deodorizes and keeps fleas away.
  • The dish soap loosens dirt and makes your pup squeaky clean.
  • The glycerine moisturizes the skin and helps reduce itching and scratching.
  • The water dilutes the chemicals in the other ingredients. You can always add more water to make the solution less potent.

I have tried other variations and never found one that worked as well as this mixture.

Additional tips:

  • Liquid glycerin is usually sold in the first aid section of your grocery store or Wal-mart.
  • I usually make this in a quadruple batch, mixing and storing it in an empty milk jug
  • Do not substitute any ingredients.
  • It is always best to talk with your veterinarian before trying any new products, especially if your dog is prone to skin issues.
  • Regular grooming can help reduce the number of baths that your dog will need.


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18 COMMENTS
  1. kiyingi reagun Said,

    Iam a ugandan trying to make ma own dog shampoo with the best skin care abilities and treatment standards.
    Am a dog breeder and a veterinarian in the dog section but i want to reach the best standards of making the best hair coats for the dogs i treat.i would basically want the hair treatment chemicals and conditioning skills. thanks for your good advisory services and please keep it up. YOURS sincery KIYINGI REAGUN,kampala,uganda

  2. A Pinch of Cheer Handmade Accents Said,

    good recipe! I’m going to have to try this one!

  3. Karin Said,

    This is a great shampoo. I have been using this recipe for about a year and it is perfect for my 95 lb Shepard / Lab Mix. The glycerin is key and can be found at most drug stores.

  4. Sara Said,

    This shampoo was amazing for my 100lb+ lab mix. I wasn’t too fond of the smell of the shampoo at first but now that my dog is dry he just smells like the ivory. His coat is super soft and so shiney! Thanks for such a great tip, no more stinky dog smell, he’s almost like a walking air freshener! :-)

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  6. Samoyeds of SnowyLakes Said,

    Thanks to this site. I have changed up the recipe. I use 7th Generation Lavendar Mint dish detergent instead of the Ivory. I find it to work the best with a very inticing linger of the scent for days after. I have made it with white vinegar and with applecider vinegar, and found the applecider works the best. Do not skimp on the glycerine -an absolute must. We show our Samoyeds and since I changed to this recipe all I get is ravingly positive remarks from fellow Samoyed breeders and judges on the coat of my boys and girls. Bright white, shimmering, and luxurious in texture. As a note: Prior to me making my own shampoo I have spent literally hundereds of dollars on expensive dog shampoos of which some have brought me nothing but trouble.

  7. Harmony Said,

    I have a pure bred chiwawa & a pit/elk hound mix. Since we’ve had them they have had the worst trouble with skin irritation, dry skin and bumps. I’ve take them to the vet over and over; changed their diet and shampoo; they are both on Comfortis (the flea pill). Nothing was helping and their coats were an absolute wreck. They scratched constantly, to the point they would bleed. I thought it was hopeless till I found your site. After trying your shampoo I will never go back to store brands! In one washing the itching stopped & their coats look better than I’ve ever seen them! Thank you so much for posting this it’s changed my pups lives and given me a little peace of mind!

  8. Jennie Said,

    Glycerin at Michael’s Craft store in bulk!

  9. LINDA Said,

    yes, this is great, my dogs coat was very coarse, now it is soft and pretty and white, he has quit itching and is a happy dog. THANKS SO MUCH.

  10. katekelmom Said,

    Where do you buy the Ivory Liquid dish soap. I cannot fin it anywhere. I have looked at Walmart, Dollar General, Kroger and Marsh.

    Thanks,

  11. anish Said,

    hie this is anish from india….. Ivory clear liquid dish soap we dont get here so can we use hand wash for it…..

  12. Caryl Said,

    I have seen this receipe other places & they also said Dove or Seventh Generation soap.

  13. Victoria Said,

    you guys can use any dishsoap/liquid soap so long as it’s gentle and doesn’t have a crapton of additives. I’d reccomend trying something like liquid castille soap.

  14. Ann Said,

    I bathed my golden retreiver and I cannot tell you how wonderful it is. No more itching. I love it. I then gave some to my brother who has a basset and he loved it. We cannot believe how great it makes their coats and also no more “wet dog smell” Thank you so much.

    Any chance you have a receipe for a dog freshner for in between baths that would not cause itching.

  15. Belle Said,

    Hi, Is glycerin bp the same as glycerine?

  16. Annabelle Said,

    How long will the shampoo last for until it expires and goes funny?

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