The Best Dog Shampoos in 2022

Gentle enough for a general dog cleanser, this organic oatmeal pet shampoo scoops our Best Choice as it’s such a multi-tasker. The shampoo and conditioner formula cleans deeply without over-foaming and is simple to rinse. The oatmeal is the ideal ingredient for gentle moisturizing to relieve dry, itchy skin while the aloe Vera along with almond oil soothes and hydrates. Made from natural ingredients with no alcohol, sulfates or artificial colors and fragrance, it is also PH balanced and leaves a delicate cherry almond scent on your pet’s coat. Formulated for sensitive, dry skin, this is our best dog shampoo for most dog coats and skin types as it is gentle yet effective enough to leave your pooch happy, fresh and clean.

If you have a super-sensitive pooch or a mucky puppy who urgently needs a bath, this Lavender-scented oatmeal pet shampoo is a delight to use. With colloidal oatmeal – a fine-ground oat grain renowned as a soothing emollient – and enriched with calming lavender oil, this moisturizing dog shampoo cleans as its works to relieve dry or sensitive skin. Meanwhile nourishing jojoba oil moisturizes to leave their coat with a natural, healthy shine without weighing their fur down. Gentle enough to be used on puppies, the bottle is a little on the small size. However, you only need a small amount and the formula is sulfate, paraben and tear free to ensure bath time is stress free. And what we really like is that it deodorizes without over-powering, leaving your doggo with a fresh, just bathed smell.

With not one but four benefits, Wahl has come up with an effective all-round shampoo and conditioner that’s safe to use on all dogs. It cleanses, conditions, detangles and moisturizes, and is gentle enough to be used as a puppy shampoo. Made with lavender to cleanse and fragrance and chamomile to calm, this Wahl dog shampoo also contains coconut oil to condition their skin and coat. The PH-balanced formula foams up well but with no parabens, alcohol or harsh chemicals it’s skin-kind enough for dogs with allergies or sensitivities. This is a large bottle and as a little goes a fair way, is excellent value for money and the lavender scent has a decent staying power.

Oatmeal is known to soothe and as an emollient it gently moisturizes and hydrates. So, if your pooch is driven to some welcome relief. The nourishing formula is anti-itch but that doesn’t mean it will neglect the condition of their coat. Alongside oatmeal, you also get natural ingredients such as aloe Vera, jojoba and coconut oils as well as shea butter and rosemary. Working together your dog’s skin is calmed and moisturized, while the shampoo also detangles and conditions their fur. Tear-free and soapless, the result is a gentle, pleasant smelling shampoo for regular use, that effectively cleans as it tackles dry or itchy skin.

For a straightforward dog shampoo that both moisturizes and leaves them smelling sweet, we think that Fresh ‘n Clean is a pooch-bathing bargain. There’s nothing complicated about this shampoo and that’s why it works well as a general cleanser that isn’t going to dry their skin out. With vitamin E and aloe Vera for moisturizing, Fresh’n Clean also helps to strengthen and condition their coat. Plus, it’s a good buy for stinky pets as the fresh floral fragrance can last, says the makers, for up to two weeks. Simply wipe your dog’s coat with a moist towel to reactivate the fragrance. Soap-free and pet-safe, this is one of the best shampoo for dogs with no real skin issues.

With Burt’s Bees expertise, you get a healing, moisturizing cleanser for your dog. Using quality colloidal oatmeal, honey and beeswax, this delicious smelling shampoo is gentle for all dogs, including young pups. PH-balanced and free of artificial fragrances, sulfates and colors, this is a luxurious shampoo to moisturize and condition dry or delicate skin, adding a lovely shine to your dog’s coat with no residue. It’s also safe to use alongside your pooch’s flea and tick treatment. While not formulated for any specific skin conditions, this shampoo is hydrating, easy to lather and rinses cleanly. A quality shampoo and conditioner with all natural ingredients.

If you have a pooch that likes to scratch, you’ll want a shampoo that’s going to ease that itch. And this Premium Pet Oatmeal Shampoo is a quality cleanser for your dog’s skin. Made from oatmeal that hydrates and calms irritated skin, you also get cleansing baking soda, healing aloe Vera and coconut oil to moisturize. Working together, this formula targets dry and itchy hotspots while remaining gentle on sensitive, dry skin. Finally, you get a concoction of vitamins A, D and E to support their skin. Working like a professional dog shampoo, this is at the top end of our review budget, but you do get an effective cleanser for your money. And each bottle is a decent 17-ounce size to last you a long time.

If you would prefer to take an all-natural approach to bathing your dog, then check out this effective organic dog shampoo from Moosh. Using natural bentonite clay, this nicely foaming cleanser draws grime away from your dog’s skin and coat, to be easily rinsed away. Add in argon oil, to moisturize their skin and help heal any skin irritations or flaking, you also get aloe vera to soothe and soften, leaving their skin healthy and coat soft and super-shiny. With no sulfates or preservatives, there’s also a range of natural herbs, including rosemary and vetiver, which is a natural antiseptic. This formula is very concentrated, so a little goes a long way, but with the bottle’s special reducer neck, you can be sure there’ll be no waste, just one clean and sweet-smelling dog.

With certified organic ingredients, 4Legger is a natural dog shampoo that smells delicious but doesn’t shirk on its pooch cleaning job. Hypoallergenic, its gentle on dry, itchy or allergic skin but is still effective as a general dog shampoo. With coconut oil and aloe Vera, it also has lemongrass oil, which acts as a natural flea deterrent and gives the formula – and your dog’s coat – a lovely fresh smell. The consistency is pretty concentrated, so you only need a small amount but it lathers well. It can be a little sharp if it gets into your dog’s eyes but is totally pet-safe and can quickly be rinsed away but perhaps not quite suited to young puppies. But if you want a shampoo that stands by its organic credentials, then this could be the dog shampoo for you.

If you can get past the super-cute bottle, then this deodorizing shampoo from Pet Head should be taken seriously when it comes to dealing with a stinky dog. It uses baking soda and an odor-encapsulating compound called ordenone to clean and neutralize those whiffy dog smells, leaving your pooch with a subtle orange scent. But it isn’t all about the dog smell, Dirty Talk also uses vegetable and soy proteins to condition your pet’s fur for a luscious, moisturized look and hydrated skin and coat. The shampoo is PH-balanced too so gentle enough for most dog’s skin and with no nasty ingredients, is totally pet-safe.