Waterless shampoo
I have used this several times. Waterless shampoo can help lift out oils and dirt without the need for a rinse. Waterless shampoo is liquid; it sprays onto your dog’s coat. You’ll work the shampoo (often a foam) down into the fur either with your hands or by brushing. Towel your dog; after the waterless shampoo dries, brush again.
While you can use cotton towels to dry your dog, drying products like The Absorber can have your dog looking great in no time. This unique towel has a sponge-like texture that allows it to soak up water faster and better than regular bath towels or microfiber towels. Another plus is that dog fur shakes right off it instead of getting rinsed off and clogging the washing machine. And you only need one of them! Wrap, wait, wring—use it as many times as needed to dry your pup.
Wrapping your damp dog in a towel is a proven drying method, and it’s one of the best dog grooming techniques available. Used by people for at-home dog bathing and dog groomers alike, all you do is wrap your wet dog in a towel—just like how you might wrap your wet hair in a towel after a shower—and wait for moisture to absorb into the dry towel. Although not all the water is removed, it’s a great, non-invasive way to begin drying your dog.
If your dog is like many other dogs, he or she does not like to stay wet for long, especially after being subjected to a bath. They can shake and shake, get blotted with several towels, then shake to remove more water, or you can use a tried and true dog drying hack: simply wrap your wet dog in a towel and leave it on for a while. This method draws a lot of moisture from the coat, which makes drying quicker.
Whether you use The Absorber or a regular bath towel, the key to faster drying is to completely wrap your dog. Drape the towel over the back of your dog, pull one end of the towel under the dog’s tummy and the other under their chest. Pull tight and secure with a clip.
Dry shampoo
Dry dog shampoo sprinkles on to lift out dander, dirt, and oil. Sprinkle on, work the dry shampoo into your dog’s coat, and finally brush out the powder and accompanying dirt!