Patent-Pending • Lick-Safe • Made in Canada • Sulfate-Free • No Synthetic Fragrance •
Patent-Pending • Lick-Safe • Made in Canada • Sulfate-Free • No Synthetic Fragrance •
  • Skip the Soak cleanser in an amber glass pump bottle and a smaller squeeze bottle on a beige background.
  • A dog being combed beside a Skip the Soak bottle, showing how the cleanser is worked through the coat.
  • Close-up of the 4 oz Skip the Soak squeeze bottle with callouts about dry application and rinse-off cleansing.
  • Skip the Soak ingredient graphic highlighting coconut-derived cleansers, neroli hydrosol, and katira gum.
  • Examples of Skip the Soak use for a full-body wash, a muddy belly, and dirty paws.
  • Skip the Soak use-case graphic for muddy walks, between-bath cleanups, and dogs that dislike soaking.
  • Comparison chart showing Skip the Soak's dry application and rinse-off method alongside a traditional dog bath.
  • Barks & Boops founder Gia Ghanbari with a dog beside her message about creating the brand.
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Skip The Soak — Cream-to-Foam Dog Cleanser

Skip The Soak — Cream-to-Foam Dog Cleanser

Apply to dry fur, massage or comb through, then rinse thoroughly. No pre-soak needed.

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Apply to dry fur, then rinse thoroughly. Skip the Soak is a cream-to-foam dog cleanser that lets you start washing without pre-soaking the coat.

Massage or comb the cream through dry fur to loosen dirt and buildup. Add water to create a gentle foam, then rinse completely and towel dry. Use it for full washes or smaller cleanups between baths.

Made in Calgary, Alberta with coconut-derived cleansers, neroli hydrosol, colloidal oat and mango butter, the formula cleans without sulfates or synthetic fragrance. It is a practical option for dogs that dislike being soaked, senior dogs and quick post-walk cleanups.

Always free from

Sulfates · Synthetic fragrance · Parabens · Silicones

Key Ingredients

  • Neroli Hydrosol — naturally calming, for a lower-stress wash.
  • Colloidal Oat — soothes sensitive, itch-prone skin.
  • Mango Butter — nourishes and softens the coat as you cleanse.
  • Kaolin Clay — gently lifts dirt and excess oil.
  • Coconut-Derived Surfactants — create a gentle, sulfate-free lather that rinses clean.

How to Use

1) Apply to dry fur. 2) Massage or comb through the coat, down to the skin. 3) Add water to work into a gentle foam, then rinse thoroughly until the product is removed. 4) Towel dry. Use for full washes or smaller cleanups.

Product FAQ

  • Is this a waterless or no-rinse shampoo? No. Skip the Soak is a rinse-off cleanser. Apply to dry fur, add water to lather, then rinse thoroughly. There is no need to pre-soak the coat.
  • Will it help with my bath-anxious dog? Applying it to dry fur skips the initial soaking step. Every dog is different, so go slowly and keep the experience positive.
  • Is it gentle enough for frequent use? It is sulfate-free and made with neroli hydrosol and colloidal oat. Follow the directions and watch how your dog's skin responds.

Complete Ingredients List

Decyl Glucoside, Coco Glucoside, Jojoba Oil, Neroli Hydrosol, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Cocoa Butter, Lanolin, Kaolin Clay, Colloidal Oatmeal, Beeswax, Arrowroot Powder, Katira Gel (Water, Tragacanth Gum), Optiphen™ Plus, Rosemary Antioxidant CO₂ Extract.

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