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Diving in Deep with Underwater Dogs Grooming Products

Charlie from MyDogLikes working on his Underwater Dogs Review
Written by Kevin Sando

Dog owners know that Spring brings with it more than just warmer weather. It is also the time of year when mud and allergies show up with a vengeance and can wreak havoc on your dogs coat!

Whether your dog is prone to getting into messes or having issues with his skin, proper grooming is a key part of the springtime solution. As we enter the “bathing season” we want to make sure that you have the right products stocked up to stay on top of the job!

When choosing a dog shampoo it is important to find products that not only do a great job removing dirt and stains, but are gentle on the skin and coat. We recently had the chance to test out a new line of shampoo and grooming products that check both of those boxes and more…

Bathing Charlie at PetSaver Superstore

Introducing Underwater Dogs

An Australian company with a passion for pet hair, Underwater Dogs offers a unique line of grooming products which are soap free, pH balanced and finished with salon fresh scents. All of this packed into brightly colored green bottles!

If the name Underwater Dogs sounds familiar, there is good reason. You have almost certainly seen the famous coffee table books by Seth Casteel which feature quirky, high resolution shots of dogs submerged in water. Well, the founders of the Underwater Dogs, the dog grooming company, capitalized on this naming coincidence and got Seth on board as a partner!

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Taking a Closer Look at the UWDOGS Line

Underwater Dogs is just starting to bring their products to the American market, but were kind enough to send over an assortment of products for us to test out and share with our readers. They are also sponsoring a giveaway for 5 lucky readers, so make sure to read through to the end of this post to enter!

Testing out the shampoo and conditioner from UWDOGS

UWDOGS products can be broken into 2 categories – bath and between bath, so we decided that we would split our Underwater Dogs review between our 2 pups.

We flipped a coin and Charlie was the lucky dog, (depending on perspective of course) to test out the bathing line! So we headed on over to our local self wash to get started…

Underwater Dogs Shampoo

This shampoo has been specially formulated to be gentle on the coat, while still providing a thorough clean. It has a wonderful coconut-vanilla scent and comes in 3 different sizes – 4, 8 and 16 oz.

Additionally, the UWDOGS shampoo is:

  • Soap Free
  • Paraben Free
  • pH Balanced

Lathering up with Underwater Dogs shampoo

The first thing you will notice as you squeeze some of this product into your hands is the fragrance. I immediately felt like I was in a high-end salon and found myself taking in the scent with deep breaths! When we began to rub it in we were very pleased with the amount of lather that was produced. With our dogs thick curly coats it can be a big help in knowing where we have and haven’t hit yet!

Underwater Dogs Conditioner

After giving Charlie a thorough wash and rinse, it was time to test out the conditioner which is designed to moisturize and revitalize the coat. It achieves this result by creating a protective barrier which helps to retain moisture in the coat.

UWDOGS conditioner has a white appearance and thicker consistency than the shampoo, but the same great scent.

Underwater Dogs conditioner review from MyDogLikes.com

We worked it into his coat and even used a comb to help get the product all the way down to the skin. After letting sit a minute or two, we began to rinse and were very pleased at how well it came out of the coat. Underwater Dogs Conditioner didn’t leave any slick feeling residue behind.

Charlie the Golden Retriever smiling during our dog shampoo test and review

As you can see, Charlie had a great Underwater Dogs experience. After blow-drying his coat, we were pretty excited about the “just came back from the groomer” results! He left the grooming station feeling incredibly soft and smelling AMAZING! Several days later and he looks, feels and smells just as wonderful! Best of all, our sensitive skinned and itchy boy has had lasting relief on his skin!

Underwater Dogs No Knots

De-tangling and Gloss sprays from Underwater Dogs

Bathing is not always an option, so we love products that allow pet parents to get through a sticky situation while on the go. UWDOGS No Knots spray performs double duty by helping to both de-tangle and deodorize your dogs coat. It can help with existing mats as well as preventing new ones.

Testing out UWDOGS de-tangling spray to see how it works removing and preventing mats.

No Knots has a mandarin and coconut scent which left Harley smelling AMAZING! (Seriously, I wanted to eat him). Harley often gets knots behind his ears, which this spray was able to work through with ease. We plan on adding it his weekly brushes to prevent larger mats from forming! 

Underwater Dogs Gloss

Described as the final step in the Underwater Dogs grooming experience, the Gloss spray is designed to make your pups coat shine bright! Utilizing a silicone base, the spray has a pleasant pineapple and coconut scent that with a light spray, gave Harley a noticeable sheen on his coat. Preferring a natural approach to a shiny coat, this is not a product that we would use regularly with our dogs, but definitely works well for its intended purpose. 

Harley's coat after a spray of Underwater Dogs Gloss

 Why MyDogLikes Underwater Dogs

Our pups are very active and find themselves in their share of messes. They also both deal with skin allergies in the Summer time – especially after taking a dip. In order to keep their coats free of irritants we try to bathe them regularly all season long.

Whoever said that dogs don't enjoy bath time?

We are always looking for gentle solutions that still work great, and I have to say that we were very impressed with the entire Underwater Dogs line. The shampoo lathered well and rinsed out easily, and the conditioner left Charlie feeling soft and smelling great. The sprays were great for smoothing out Harley’s coat and giving him a much needed freshening up as well!

Though we don’t think you would need it, all of their products come with a 100% money back guarantee as well.

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About the author

Kevin Sando

Kevin is a mechanical engineer with a degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He has move than a decade experience in new product design, prototyping and early stage manufacturing. Pairing this background with his love of dogs, gives him a unique perspective to evaluate the design and execution of new and interesting pet products.

85 Comments

  • did you mean to put underwater dogs and not full moon pets on the instagram? the instagram link is not working either. i had to log in?

  • i like the Underwater Dogs Haircare Gloss Shine & Deodorizer. i like that it is a detangler as well. i also like the No Knots, my girls feathers and beards get so knotted.

  • My Lab has sensitive skin abd has has bad experiences with harsh dog shampoos therefore I have to be very careful with what shampoo I buy him, this shampoo sound very similar to the one I use now on him 🙂

  • Sounds great! Leroy has recently developed skin allergies for the first time so I’m in the market for a new grooming line! Thanks for the great review!

  • The comb they have would really be helpful. both of our dogs gave long fur that gets knotted if we don’t brush it regularly.

  • I would like to try the shampoo. I’m always looking for a good one for my Boston’s.

  • I have never tried a conditioner before-so I would be interested in seeing how it works.

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  • The No Knots needs to find a home at my house. I have a long white haired dog, no more need to be said

  • Underwater Dog No Knots is the one I like and would be the most beneficial to my dog. It is not always convenient to bath her so this would do the job.

  • The shampoo and conditioner would be the most useful to us. I have a dog that really struggles with flaky, itchy skin.

  • The gloss spray would be beneficial for my dog. Her coat is dry and dull looking. I would love this to make her coat look shinier!

  • I like the shampoo because i’m looking for an alternative to what we use now. i think my mainly white haired baby is allergic to what i’m using at the moment. Trying a shampoo that’s soap free
    paraben free & pH balanced would be a great 1st choice.

  • The Underwater No-Knots DetaIngler and Deodorizer would be perfect for my girl! I’m really loving the scents they offer too.

  • The Underwater Dogs shampoo would be most useful for us. We have 3 short haired dogs with no tangles, but they do get pretty filthy sometimes!

  • Two of my dogs have allergies so they appreciate high quality fur and skin care products.

  • I’d most like to try the Underwater Dogs Haircare Conditioner . My Sadie has such dry skin and I use a lot of conditioner for her without relief. Maybe this could be the one that works!

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  • I think the shampoo & conditioner would be most useful to me.

    I am allergic to pineapple do might have to give the Gloss to a friend if we win.

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  • Underwater Dogs Haircare Deodorizer – Clean, Soft & Smells Delicious! Atomizing Spray – Reconditions, Restores, Detangles and Deodorizes – Mandarin & Coconut Fragrance – Eliminates Pet Odor . I need it for the dog odor for our dog.

  • Oh,I’d want to try the No Knots!My Cocker Spaniel gets tangles and this might be what I need to go to.

  • We’d love to try Underwater Dogs products! We have two Shih Tzu’s, and they’re always getting matted! I like to keep their fur longer in the winter so they don’t get cold outside. But, even when they get groomed, we get knots & lots of them! Maggie is a stinky dog too! Something with the oil in her skin… this dog always smells! lol

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  • My short-haired pup could benefit from both the Underwater Dogs shampoo & conditioner.

  • Phoenix definitely needs the shampoo. As a Golden he is constantly getting into mud and stinky situations.

  • The No Knots spray and gloss would be awesome. Our golden has such a thick coat she has to be groomed daily to keep her from getting matted. Thanks for the contest!

  • I think the shampoo would be most useful…I also like the sound of the deodorizer for a quick fix in a desperate situation. ?

  • Underwater Dogs Haircare Shampoo would definitely help us out especially our Mollie!

  • I have three rescued Treeing Walker Coonhounds. Two have very short fur. The third, my Seiji, is a mix and has longer, fluffier fur. However, it’s not long enough to need a detangler. Mostly I just give them baths and brush them. I think the Underwater Dogs Haircare Shampoo would be best for us. My stinky threesome would smell great after using that!

  • I think it would be really nice to try a conditioner on my dog – I’ve never used one before.

  • beside the hair cutter i need some kind of shampoo so that i c can get
    there dry skin under control

  • The shampoo would be more important but shampoo plus conditioner really. They get dry skin if I don’t condition them, so I really need the combo!

  • My rat terrier is so fun to bathe. I sit on the floor and hold her in my lap while I bathe her. I would love to win a sample of this shampoo. Thank you.

  • I’d love to try out the Gloss spray on Miss Abby’s fur. Gotta look amazing for her adoring public! 😉

  • the Underwater Dogs Haircare Shampoo is what Petals the pug needs most…woof

  • My dog, Artie loves the water so the conditioner would be most helpful. It would keep his coat and skin in good shape.

  • The underwater dog shampoo and also the detangler would be extremely helpful. My for baby has longer really soft hair so it tends to get tangled and nodded very easily. We are always at the beach so he gets a bath frequently so this would be amazing to win. Thank you so much for such a generous giveaway

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  • Definitely the grooming comb. My girl sheds like CRAZY. I try so hard to keep it to a minimal but it’s just so much. I’m surprised she’s got any hair left!