Bathing our dogs is rarely pleasant, neither for us nor our dogs! To make it even more difficult, some dogs can be sensitive to certain shampoos or, unknowingly to us, need a specific type of shampoo for their coat. This leaves us dog owners wasting money on products that may not work the best for our dogs.
If you're in the market for a new dog shampoo, why not give Earth Rated's dog shampoos a try? Earth Rated makes 3-in-1 dog shampoos for dogs with a short coat, curly coat, or double coat. So, you can give your dog proper coat care at bath time with fewer products. And the best part is that all of Earth Rated's shampoos have dozens of 5-star reviews. Earth Rated was kind enough to let me sample their short coat shampoo with my Chihuahua mix, so I'll share my experience with the product and everything else you need to know about these shampoos (and other grooming products from Earth Rated).
What is Earth Rated?
Earth Rated was founded in 2009 as a company that wanted to make cleaning up after your dog less of a chore. One of their most popular products, Earth Rated poop bags are used by over 4.5 million people daily and are sold in 20,000 stores in more than 40 countries.
Their product line has expanded to include products for grooming your dog, including shampoos, other grooming products, and even toys. Even better is that Earth Rated is an environmentally-conscious company, and they are a Certified B Corporation. Their poop bags are made with 65% certified post-consumer recycled plastic, and their new grooming products are made with gentle ingredients that won't irritate your pets' skin. But what makes their shampoos so unique?
Earth Rated shampoos
Earth Rated is innovative when it comes to their shampoos. They have three different types of shampoos available for dogs:
3-in-1 shampoo means that the shampoo cleans, hydrates, and deodorizes your dog's coat. The idea of coat-specific shampoo or 3-in-1 shampoo isn't new. But to be able to create these shampoos with simple and gentle ingredients, without parabens, sulfates, and alcohol, is pretty impressive.
Another great thing about these shampoos is their light fragrance. They have a white tea and basil scent, but it is very subtle and great for dogs (and humans) with sensitivities to fragrances. They're also pH-balanced, hypoallergenic, and cruelty-free.
But one of the most innovative aspects of this shampoo is the packaging. It comes in a bottle with a precision deep-clean nozzle, which allows you to penetrate your dog's coat with the shampoo, which is especially handy for dogs with curly and double coats. It also allows you to make sure you only use the amount of shampoo needed, to help the product last longer.
For in-between baths or on-the-go use, Earth Rated also has a no-rinse shampoo, a refresh mist, grooming wipes, ear wipes, and eye wipes.
My experience with Earth Rated's short coat shampoo
Earth Rated allowed me to sample one of their shampoos with my dog, so I chose the short coat shampoo since I have a Chihuahua mix. My dog doesn't care for bath time, but she normally doesn't put up too much of a fuss other than trying to get out during the shampoo experience.
However, when I used Earth Rated's shampoo during her last bath, I was surprised that she just stood there and let me shampoo her. The nozzle helped a lot because it allowed me to apply shampoo in areas where she is normally hesitant about. I also liked that the shampoo had a nice lather, and it was really easy to rinse off.
The white tea and basil scent was also refreshing and smelled good, but not overpowering. It was a subtle scent that left my dog's coat feeling clean and refreshed, and without an unpleasant odor.
Overall, I think these shampoos are a wonderful product, and it's no wonder they have so many five-star reviews. If you're interested in trying any of Earth Rated's products, they can be purchased on Earth Rated's website, Amazon, or Chewy.