Things You'll Need
- Glass jar
- Measuring cup
- Flour, cornstarch, unscented talc or baby powder
- Baking soda and/or table salt
- Brush for dogs
Instructions
Pour into a clean glass jar 1 cup of one of the following ingredients: flour, cornstarch, unscented talc, or baby powder. You can also add ½ cup of baking soda to remove odors or ½ cup of table salt to remove excess oil.
Place the lid on the jar and shake vigorously to mix the ingredients.
Locate a place in your home to dry shampoo the dog that you can easily vacuum afterward.
Brush the dog thoroughly to remove all surface dirt and loose hair. Remove tangles and mats that you find.
Shake a small amount of the dry ingredients onto the dog's coat. Avoid getting the ingredients into the dog's nose and eyes. Let the ingredients stay on the dog for five to 10 minutes,
Brush the dog's coat repeatedly to remove the dirt, oil and odors.