December 2nd, 2021 by Sarah Miles

Dogs can be water-averse for any number of reasons: they may be fearful of it, they may not like the water getting near their eyes or ears, or there may be some trauma in their past associated with it (especially with rescue dogs). You may even have a pooch who loves nothing more than a wallow in a swampy puddle but finds the idea of a lovely, clean bath abhorrent!

The irony of this, of course, is that dogs just attract dirt and muck. Even if your dog isn’t one for throwing themselves into puddles or the local pond, their proximity to the ground means they will often return home from walks in some kind of filthy state, especially in the winter with wet and muddy conditions.

Clearly, nobody wants a dirty dog making a mess of the house. But it’s not ideal for the dog, either! Dirty fur can get easily tangled, irritating the skin and becoming uncomfortable for them. Forcing them into the bath when they aren’t in the mood can be quite upsetting for your beloved pet and can also create quite a mess in the bathroom.

If only there was a way to wash your dog without using water…

Well, there is! Many of us will be familiar with the concept of dry shampoo. This product has been around for humans for quite a few years but now the same technology has been adopted in a dog product.

Pretty Pooch Dry Dog Shampoo 250ml x 2

Price: £11.59

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Dog dry shampoo is the answer to every water-hating dog owner’s prayer! Just imagine a product that you can apply to your dog’s dirty fur that dries and leaves it clean as well as smelling fresh. Add to that, it’s kind to sensitive skin, requires no water, no rinsing or brushing away, and actually conditions their coat as well.

That’s exactly what Pretty Pooch Dry Shampoo does. It contains wheat proteins to repair and reinvigorate, and delicate fragrances to transform your hound from smelling like a drain to something altogether more pleasant!

How to apply

Using dry shampoo is really easy – you can even do it outside, so you don’t have to allow them in the house in their filthy state:

1. Pump the mousse into your hand (because it is aerated into a mousse, the bottle goes a long way)
2. Massage into your dog’s coat using your hands or an application mitt
3. Allow to dry (takes just a few minutes)

That’s really it; there’s no need to rinse or brush out.

Pretty Pooch Dry Dog Shampoo 250ml x 4

Price: £17.59

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Perfect for when out and about

Many dog owners love to drive to beauty spots to give their dogs a long walk in the country or meet up with friends, but the downside can be having to put muddy dogs back in the car. Keep a bottle of Pretty Pooch Dry Shampoo in the car and it will never smell of dirty dog again!