I Tested 16 Dog Shampoos So You Don’t Have To – Here’s the Best!

0:00 so I have been a professional groomer for the past 15 years and when I tell you that I have used a ridiculous amount of shampoo and conditioner Brands I really mean it so today I am ranking 16 different shampoo and conditioner Brands based on my personal experience and I've narrowed down some that are my clear

0:19 favorites and others that didn't quite make the cut as repurchases but before we get started I wanted to say that all of the shampoo and conditioner brands are professional quality products even the ones that are ranked lower are still good products in their own rights they just didn't quite make the cut as my

0:38 personal preferences and this is all as I mentioned based on my personal experiences so take it with a grain of salt and use what works best for you your dog and your clients before we get into the list I'm going to explain my ranking system in case anyone hasn't seen this views before so it will have

0:57 an S tier as being the top rated tier and that stands for Superior next below s tier is a tier and a is going to stand for excellent in this tier ranking and then you've got B which is good C is satisfactory and D is going to stand for average so again nothing on this list is

1:24 awful or bad I've used them and I've liked them well enough but I feel like it's it's hard to find professional products that AR at least you know pretty good in some ways so none of the products are bad they just have different rankings in terms of my preference but anyways let's just get

1:44 into the ranking and we're going to start with our first brand and our first brand is wall wall offers a large range of different shampoos and conditioners and they're known for being gentle and budget friendly as well as using plant derived ingredients they are salty free suitable for dogs with sensitive skin

2:03 and the average price is 20 to 35 per gallon I'm putting this one into the C tier wall is widely available so it's a very convenient option however I find the formula to be a bit thin which means I generally have to use more of it to get a thorough clean especially on thicker coats so it is a reliable No

2:27 Frills option for a basic bath but it doesn't quite give you the longlasting softness scent or conditioning that I can get from some higher tier Brands next we have bark to Basics bark to Basics is a professional grade grooming company and they're often used in salons their shampoos are simple effective and

2:49 come in a variety of formulas including moisturizing whitening and detangling average price per gallon is $ to 45 I'm placing this one into D tier though this brand has a lot of fun scent options although I do find that the smells don't really last very long they don't linger but it's an affordable

3:13 option which is great however in my experience it can be a little bit lacking when it comes to moisturizing or softening the coat but it is a decent choice for regular maintenance baths but it doesn't provide the level of care I prefer for more sensitive skin or for thicker coats next up is nature

3:33 specialty this brand is well regarded for its natural crueltyfree formulas that are packed with essential oils and Botanical extracts they offer a wide range of shampoos for various coat types and conditions average price per gallon is $50 to $75 this one goes into a tier for me nature Specialties is a very

3:58 popular brand in the professional grooming industry and for good reason their products are gentle effective and have a light pleasant scent they're fantastic for dogs who have sensitive skin and the natural ingredients are a big plus this is a brand I trust consistently for a good clean and for

4:19 conditioning the easy shed line Works insanely well and I highly recommend this brand as a top-of-the-line deshedding treatment although the other lines are not as groundbreaking which is why I placed them into a tier instead of s and I will note that the easy shed line is the most expensive and it far

4:41 exceeds even that price range there which is probably why it's so good moving on to Chris Christensen Chris Christensen products are premium and they are used in show grooming their shampoos are designed to enhance coat texture volume and color making them a popular Choice among professional

5:01 groomers average price per gallon a little bit higher it's 60 to 85 this brand is definitely high-end and the shampoos and conditioners are no exception which is exactly why I felt this brand deserves all the acclaims and should be placed into the S tier they leave coats looking soft shiny and show

5:27 ready I love using this brand when I want a beautiful professional finish definitely an investment but if you want topnotch Chris Christensen is a fantastic choice their volume line is great for scissoring work I love the ice on ice it adds shine and you cannot beat their smart wash it dilutes really well

5:49 and a little goes such a long way so even though it is pricier I find that because of that dilution rate it lasts a lot longer than even some of the cheaper Brands next up we have Hydra Hydra is a high-end brand offering Salon grade shampoos that cater to all coat types their formulas are known for being

6:12 really concentrated which means a little goes a long way average price per gallon though is $70 to $100 making it one of the most expensive on the list but Hydra has become one of my go-tos because it produces consistently great results so because of that I am put putting it in s tier it

6:31 leaves coats silky and well conditioned and has a longlasting scent that isn't overpowering it works well on a variety of coat types it's reliable for a beautiful finish every time Hydra really lives up to the hype that it's been getting recently in The Grooming World also same thing as Chris Christensen the

6:52 dilution is really well so even though you do have that higher price tag you don't need to use a lot to get a amazing results so totally worth it next is eg Grom and admittedly probably one of my favorite brands in rotation right now IG Grom offers luxury pet grooming products that are gentle sulfate free with

7:14 natural ingredients they focus on high performance Salon quality shampoos average price per gallon is $60 to 90 this brand feels like pure luxury on the dogs that I work with which is why EG Grom deserves a spot in s tier in my opinion the formula is high quality and provides a deep rich clean that's gentle

7:37 on skin and coat but leaves them soft and shiny the scents are some of the longest lasting that I've ever encountered and their facial shampoo at this point is the only one that I want to use I have even had clients comment on how good their dogs smell after being groomed I think what really sold me on

7:56 this brand aside from the scents which I'm not kidding they are amazing was the price per gallon so it's pretty reasonable compared with other luxury brands in this category plus their 50 to1 dilution shampoos are amazing for making a little bit of product go a long way and their deshedding line is what

8:16 I'm using in my shop right now next we have earthbath Earth bath is known for its eco-friendly allnatural pet shampoos free of harsh chemicals like parabens and sulfates it's a great choice for the environmentally comp conscious pet owners and businesses the average price per gallon is $45 to

8:35 $60 but eco-friendly aside I have to put them into C tier even though earthbath uses natural ingredients which I do appreciate the light scents are nice but I sometimes find it a little bit too mild especially on dogs with thicker coats or those that need a more intense clean it's a great choice though for

8:57 dogs with sensitive skin but but it doesn't quite reach the same level of softness and shine that you can get from higher tier Brands then we have q q shampoos are professional grade often found in grooming salons and provide gentle and effective solutions for different coat types average price per

9:17 gallon is $30 to $50 but this one goes into the D tier for me this brand is Affordable very straightforward which makes it appealing for basic bath however in my experience it doesn't have the conditioning power or richness that I look for especially with thicker or fluffier coats Q is definitely a simple

9:38 budget friendly option but I often find myself reaching for something a little bit more conditioning although their deep clean shampoo does get the job done I will say that next up we have tropy clean tropy clean offers plant-based eco-friendly shampoos that are known for their fresh and tropical scents they

9:57 have a wide range of formulas as well and the average price per gallon is4 to $60 although I do appreciate the more upscale Spa line of theirs this one has still only made it into the D tier for me Tropic clean is widely available and so it is very popular among not only pet owners but pet groomers as well however

10:20 it can be sometimes a little bit drying I found especially with sensitive coats so I find it works better for Shir dogs or just for quick maintenance baths rather than like a deep conditioning session next up we have a staple in the industry Best Shot these products are designed for deep cleaning and

10:40 detangling making them a go-to for groomers handling double coats or for mats their Ultra Wash line is incredible for difficult to manage coats average price per gallon is $50 to $70 and I've used this brand a lot over the course of my career and I still very much like and appreciate their products but I have to

11:03 place them into the B tier I do find that it does a great job of breaking apart mattes very easily but I find the conditioning doesn't moisturize quite as much as some of the higher tier options but the conditioner is a lot thinner which can be easier to work with than some other brands but it's still a

11:24 strong performer and a good tool in the tool kit especially for detangling now one of my personal favorites Melanie Newman this Australian brand offers premium natural grooming products that are focused on a holistic approach their shampoos use certified organic ingredients and are popular among show

11:45 groomers average price per gallon is $80 to1 but as much as this pains me I have to put it into the a tier this brand is made with high quality natural ingredients and the results are beautiful soft manageable coats with a great finish Melanie Newman is a bit pricer but definitely worth it

12:09 especially for dogs with longer coats that need a little bit of extra conditioning but I have to say that this brand doesn't have any added fragrance which can be amazing but I personally like to have a bit of scent specifically for dogs who are you know stinky and that is why I had to rank it into a tier

12:29 instead of s but honestly you need to check out this brand they're really great nirro Grom is next in line enir Grom is a natural eco-friendly brand that offers professional grade shampoos free from harsh chemicals their products are cruelty free and hypoallergenic average price per gallon

12:49 is 50 to 75 but I had to place it into B tier this brand is gentle and all natural which is always a plus it works really well on most coat types but sometimes I need to use more products to get the same results that I would have gotten with a higher-end brand so even though it's a solid performer especially for

13:09 sensitive dogs it's worth keeping around biogroom is up next biogroom offers a wide range of high quality professional shampoos that are gentle and formulated for healthy skin and coats average price per gallon is$ 35 to 50 but this one also lands in B tier for me it's a mild Pleasant option that works well enough

13:32 but it doesn't have that wow factor that some of the higher tier brands have but it's still a reliable option for gentle cleansing now we have show season show season focuses on high performance shampoos conditioners and sprays used by professional groomers they offer a variety of options for different coat

13:51 types and needs average price per gallon is 50 to 65 I have to place this one into a tier this brand consistently delivers great results especially on dogs with thicker or harder to manage coats it leaves the coat soft manageable and it has a nice fresh scent show season is Dependable

14:13 high quality product and that's why it deserves a solid spot on the a tier coat Handler is next and their products are known for gentle formulas that help maintain healthy skin and coats average price is $3 to 50 but I'm placing it into C here coat Handler is good and they're versatile products but I find

14:34 the conditioning a bit lighter than I'd like it's a good option for quick baths or touch-ups but for full grooming sessions I usually prefer something that's a bit more moisturizing last but certainly not least we have hyponic honic offers premium hypoallergenic shampoos that are designed with safety

14:52 and Purity in mind they focus on fragrance-free chemical-free formulas that are great for sensitive skin Aver average price per gallon is $90 to $120 though and even though all of my tiers currently have three this one couldn't be left out so I think it deserves a spot in the highly coveted s

15:12 tier hyponic is a brand that I recently started using and I've been blown away by the results it's super gentle with clean ingredients that works especially well for dogs with sensitive skin and even though it's incredibly gentle it doesn't hold back in terms of cleansing and moisturizing as it still leaves a

15:32 gorgeous soft coat this is a brand that I would recommend just keeping in stock in your salon for any of your dogs who are super sensitive this is the one that I'm probably going to keep around for that let me know in the comments if you agree disagree or have any favorites that I haven't mentioned and that you

15:51 recommend that I try out but now that you know my top shampoo and conditioner brand ranking you need to learn my industry secret for the best way to dhed a dog in the tub while using them so check out that video right here [Music]