UNITE DOGGY’POO Shampoo & Detangler Review 2025: How Our Dogs Fared With These Superior Pet Products

Every person who shares their home with a dog knows the importance of regular grooming. Even dogs with short hair require periodic bathing, but what’s the best type of pet shampoo? Well, just like with humans, the best shampoos for regular use are going to be both gentle and effective. And just like with us, it’s best to avoid harsh chemicals in the products we put on their skin – like sulfates, parabens, and phthalates. So, when the human shampoo company UNITE decided to add pet products to their lineup, they made sure to craft these products following the same guidelines they use for the human stuff.

The UNITE company, founded by a celebrity hairdresser, made its focus on providing gentle hair care products that still perform at the top of their class. This American-made product line is formulated without harsh chemicals, is cruelty-free, and appropriate for all hair types. This is a quality brand that you can feel good about purchasing because it not only offers one of the best pet cleansers on the market, but the company also gives back to charity. We enjoyed using UNITE in our house for those reasons, and we think you will, too.

At a Glance: What We Received

Rating	Image	Product	Details
		DOGGY’POO Shampoo	Ginger lily scent No harsh chemicals Moisturizing cleanser	CHECK PRICE
		DOGGY’POO Detangler	Softens coat Loosens tangles Long-lasting scent	CHECK PRICE

About UNITE

Who Makes UNITE and Where is it Produced?

The UNITE company was founded in 2003 by Andrew Dale, a celebrity hairdresser with over 30 years of experience. Dale wanted to create a top-performing line of hair care products that would be safe and effective for all hair types. This California-based brand has succeeded in what they set out to do and now provide dog shampoo and a detangler in addition to their wide variety of human hair products. UNITE products are American-made, certified cruelty-free, and free of common harsh chemicals such as formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens, and sulfates. And in an effort to do the most good for the community, 100% of net proceeds from their DOGGY’POO shampoo and detangler go to two charities – the San Diego Humane Society and Shelter to Soldier, which helps veterans with PTSD by pairing them with a shelter dog.

Which Types of Pets is UNITE Best Suited For?

UNITE DOGGY’POO shampoo and detangler are safe for all dog breeds and hair types according to the brand’s website. So, whether you have a Poodle, a Border Collie, or a long-haired Afghan Hound, you should be pleased with how these products perform. Whether you need something gentle for weekly maintenance bathing or a powerful cleanser for the dirtiest of dogs, UNITE has you covered. And you can rest assured that no harmful chemicals will be left on the skin after use, which is something every loving pet parent will appreciate. These are also great products for owners who enjoy a lingering scent on their pets, as the fragrance in both the shampoo and the detangler are long-lasting.

Discussion of Key Features

UNITE DOGGY’POO shampoo and detangler have proven safe and effective, and through their sales, this brand is able to support two fantastic causes in the California area. Furthermore, these products are not tested on animals and are certified by PETA to be cruelty-free. They are also vegan!

Ingredients

UNITE’s dog shampoo and conditioner were designed to be highly effective at removing dirt but still leave the coat in beautiful condition. An emphasis was put on achieving this with safe non-toxic ingredients and UNITE mostly succeeded. Absent from the ingredient list are some of the top chemicals to avoid in shampoos, such as formaldehyde, parabens, and phthalates, which can have side effects like endocrine disruption, skin allergies, and even cancer. UNITE products also claim to be sulfate-free, which reduces the chance of skin irritation and hair damage, but I did notice one sulfate listed on these products – sodium sulfate.

I was somewhat disappointed with the choice of fragrance ingredients used in these products. In addition to one ambiguous ingredient listed simply as “Fragrance/Parfum,” these products include cinnamyl alcohol, hexyl cinnamal, coumarin, eugenol, linalool, and geraniol. Multiple sources I found across the web – including the National Library of Medicine and the European Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety – advise against using these ingredients due to toxicity concerns and the risk of allergic skin reactions. In the future, I would love to see this brand be more transparent with the fragrance ingredients and choose more natural options instead.

How to Use

UNITE’s DOGGY’POO shampoo lathers fairly well on a wet coat and rinses clean. For best results, it is recommended to follow a bath by misting the still-damp coat with the DOGGY’POO detangler. This product helps leave the coat soft and smelling great for days, and can be used to help loosen stubborn tangles and prevent future matting. Both products require special caution to avoid getting in the eyes but are safe to use as needed with no frequency restrictions according to the brand.

Pet Benefits

DOGGY’POO shampoo is great for cleansing the skin and coat and leaves the hair soft and easy to brush. The pleasant scent is also long-lasting in the coat, but the fragrance can be extended by using in combination with the leave-in conditioning detangler. The combined use of these two products will help keep your pet smelling fresh and facilitate a tangle-free coat for weeks. Furthermore, these products are designed to be gentler and safer than the average pet shampoo on the market.

Charitable Contributions

One key feature of UNITE DOGGY’POO products that puts this brand ahead of so many others is their commitment to regular charitable donations. Currently, 100% of the net proceeds from UNITE’s two pet products goes to two worthy charities – the animal welfare organization San Diego Humane Society, and the non-profit Shelter to Soldier that pairs rescue dogs with veterans suffering from PTSD.

Our Reviews of the Products We Received

1. DOGGY’POO Shampoo

UNITE’s dog shampoo is a great cleanser designed to be gentle on both skin and coat. It lathers fairly well in wet hair, removing dirt and excess oil while also soothing dry skin because it contains oatmeal and Argan oil to moisturize. It can be used as needed and has a great scent that lasts for days. The ingredients used are all vegan, but some are naturally derived while others appear to be synthetic. UNITE does not specify the source of their ingredients on the label, and the ones used for fragrance have the potential to irritate pups with very sensitive skin. For pets that don’t experience any adverse reactions to this shampoo, this is a great pick for frequent bathing as the bottle is generous in size and affordably priced.

2. DOGGY’POO Detangler

UNITE’s pet conditioner is a leave-in spray that won’t weigh down the coat yet reduces frizz to leave your pet’s hair soft and sleek. It can be used on tangles to help owners brush them out and also serves to prevent matting between baths. While the label advises spraying on damp hair, this pleasant-smelling spray can also be used between bathing to freshen your pup or to spot-treat any sneaky knots forming in the coat. While still wet, however, this product is rather slippery, which can not only make the bottle difficult to grip if it gets on your hands but can also make surrounding hard surfaces slippery – so use caution to avoid you or your pet slipping.

Our Experience With UNITE

With three scruffy dogs in our household, it seems like someone is always needing a bath. There’s Turtle, a 60 lb Lab-mix with a fluffy coat like a Golden Retriever…Rooney, a 20 lb Schnnoodle-mix with a thin wiry coat…and Candy, a 15 lb Shih tzu/Pekingese with silky medium-length hair. Despite the vast differences in their appearance, they all have one thing in common – they get stinky! So recently I decided to give UNITE DOGGY’POO shampoo and conditioner a try to see if these products have staying power when it comes to fragrance.

To preface, my dogs are inside dogs, only going out to potty, take a walk, or enjoy a brief siesta in the sun. While they might roll around in the grass, they don’t have the opportunity to get muddy or grimy. But that doesn’t keep them from getting stinky, and when your dogs sleep in bed with you, stinky is not optimal. When they start to smell like “low tide,” it’s time for a bath!

I bathed all three dogs using the DOGGY’POO shampoo and found it to be pleasant smelling but not overly perfumy. It created a decent lather, although I’ve used other shampoos that lathered better and required less shampoo overall. The soap did rinse cleanly though, and I followed it up with the leave-in conditioning detangler sprayed on a towel-dried coat. The instructions did not indicate to do so, but I rubbed it into the fur after spraying it on to ensure better saturation. After each pup was bathed, dried, and sprayed, I let them air-dry in a sunny spot in the living room.

Once dry, I found all three dogs smelled great and their coats felt softer and looked sleeker. Although not an overpowering fragrance, my husband said he could tell I had bathed the dogs when he first walked in the door later that day and commented that it was just a nice fresh scent. I found the freshness only lasted on their coats for about three days, but that’s where the detangling spray comes in handy as you can use it in between baths to bring back the fragrance.

During our trial, I researched every ingredient listed on the bottles and was pretty satisfied with the formula in relation to safety except for the ingredients that directly contribute to these products’ scent. According to multiple sources, these fragrance chemicals, are considered potential allergens and may irritate sensitive skin, which goes against the brand’s claims that this is a soothing formula. Likewise, the chelating, emulsifiers, and preservative Phenoxyethanol used have been linked to skin irritation. However, these chemicals are only present in small amounts, as they are listed towards the end of the lengthy ingredient list, so it is unlikely most pups will experience a reaction, and mine certainly did not. Overall, I am happy with this product and will continue using it, and I especially love the leave-in conditioner. My pups are clean, smell nice, and I love the way their coats look and feel since we started using DOGGY’POO!

Conclusion

The UNITE brand of human hair care products has formulated a top-tier pair of pet products, DOGGY’POO shampoo and DOGGY’POO detangler. This powerful duo has been formulated to be both safe and effective and leaves coats in beautiful condition. Owners who use these products will be pleased with their pets’ new softer coats and the pleasant scent that replaces the usual doggy odor, while budget-conscious shoppers will be thrilled with the affordable price. And if you’re someone who likes to see your money go to a great cause, UNITE is the brand for you due to their charitable contributions to two worthy animal welfare causes.

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