The Best Natural Dog Shampoo Brands

If you’re brave enough to regularly give your dog baths, you know that using the right dog shampoo can make a difference in covering up questionable scents from the dog park. Luckily, there are plenty of companies making dog shampoo that is not only effective, but also natural and cruelty-free! We rounded up 15 of the best brands out there, and asked our audience to vote for their favorites.

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4Legger has four different kinds of shampoos to suit your canine's needs, including a hypoallergenic variety for sensitive skin pups. All products are certified to organic standards and cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny, using recycled bottles as packaging. Plus, 4Legger is a certified green business.

Pet Magic Organic Dog Shampoo by the Vermont Soap Company is certified USDA organic, cruelty-free, and made in the U.S. The shampoo comes in a variety of bottle sizes, is "safe, natural, and nontoxic," and has a very short list of ingredients, so you can feel confident that no one is sneaking anything into your dog's bath routine.

Black Sheep Organics is a Canadian company that produces six different types of shampoo to treat your dog's needs. All products are certified cruelty-free, organic, vegan, and contain no artificial fragrance.

Made in California, every Skout's Honor product sold provides a meal to a shelter dog in exchange. Skout's Honor shampoos come in five varieties, are "97 percent natural," and contain probiotics. The company also makes other dog products for grooming, wellness, and oral care.

Pure and Natural Pet products are just what the company says on the label. These USDA-certified organic shampoos are available in waterless and water-based formulas, including two for cats. Products boast of being cruelty-free, as well as free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, and perfumes. Pure and Natural Pet makes its products in the U.S. using hypoallergenic formulas.

Natural Dog Company's cruelty-free shampoos are "100 percent natural and hypoallergenic," so even your dirtiest dog with sensitive skin can enjoy a nice, luxurious bath. The brand also offers unique dog grooming products like wrinkle wipes, and all products from the Natural Dog Company are made in the U.S. and Canada.

Earthbath has partnered with multiple sustainability coalitions to ensure consumers are getting the best eco-friendly dog shampoo for their buck. A partner of the Pet Sustainability Coalition, the World Pet Association, the Pet Advocacy Network, and the American Pet Products Association, Earthbath's products are also certified cruelty-free. With 12 types of shampoo for your pet — including two types of cat shampoo — you can choose the best formula for your furry friend.

Buddy's Best is an up-and-coming pet brand dedicated to cruelty-free products. The company's dog shampoos are vegan, made with oatmeal, and biodegradable, and Buddy's Best also makes other various products that can help you care for your dog.

Aesop is a Certified B Corp, vegan, and certified cruelty-free company that makes home products you'll adore. In addition to providing human skincare, hair care, and fragrance, the company also produces dog shampoo. The product contains lemon rind, tea tree leaf, and spearmint leaf.

Zero-waste company Ethique offers several shampoo and conditioner bars for dogs in naturally scented and unscented options. The company is a Certified B Corp, plastic-free, vegan, and cruelty-free, meaning you can lather your furry friend with peace of mind. Ethique is certified palm oil-free, and its packaging is just paper, meaning it is completely recyclable.