Clean up mucky pups after outdoor adventures with the best portable dog washers

A highly rated product with over 5,000 reviews on Amazon alone, the Mud Daddy Portable Pet Washer is a popular choice among pet owners online. Whether you've been on an outdoor adventure with your fluffy bestie or a simple walk around the block, the Mud Daddy will ensure your pup is squeaky clean before they head back inside the house. It has a built-in sprayer brush to help you scrub away at the more stubborn dirt patches while you wash your dog.

Customers praise the Mud Daddy for its cleaning power and how good it is at removing mud, but what pet owners love about it the most is how easy it is to use. You fill it with cool or warm water, pump the handle, and the water will flow - it really is as simple as that. As it does require pumping to get the water to flow, you may find yourself having a bit of an arm workout to build the pressure inside the hose, but using this does mean you'll use 90 per cent less water than if you were to wash your pup down with a hose pipe.

For those households with multiple dogs or just a big one, the Petacarium Insulated Portable Shower has an eight-litre capacity to hose them down. The outside is fitted with a cover made from neoprene, acting as an insulating layer to keep the water inside warm so your pooch doesn't have to experience an uncomfortable cold shower. It also means that you can fill the tank before heading out on adventures with your pooch and know that it'll still be a nice temperature even hours later. And thanks to the two-metre long hose, you'll be able to reach those awkward to wash spots on your pooch with ease.

The water capacity is the stand-out feature of this portable washer, according to pet owners online. They appreciate its large size, having plenty of water to give their dog a full scrub down, with extra to wash muddy boots or wellies, too. They also love the insulated cover that makes sure water stays at a nice temperature after you've filled it. As you'd imagine, for a portable washer that can hold up to eight litres of water, it can get pretty heavy, so while the portability of the product is something that is raved about by customers, keep in mind that you may struggle to move it longer distances when it's filled to full capacity.

Karcher is a much-loved brand for its range of pressure washers that are used to clean everything from cars to patios, and thanks to the Karcher OC 3 Foldable and its included pet wash brush, you can now include your four-legged friend on that list, too. The Karcher OC 3 Foldable is made with portability and cleaning on-the-go in mind and comes with different nozzles so you can clean bikes, boots, buggies and garden furniture as well as your pooch. It has an eight-litre water tank, but thanks to its foldable design, it can be compacted down when not in use, making storage easy. It also comes with a 1.8-metre-long hose to help you reach and clean even the wiggliest of pups.

The Karcher OC 3 Foldable has an average star rating of 4.8 stars out of five, ranking highly for being good quality, easy to use and performing well. Unlike other portable washers we've featured on our list, the Karcher OC 3 Foldable is battery-operated, meaning you don't need to worry about maintaining the water pressure yourself. However, this does mean you'll need to remember to keep it charged and that you're limited to its 15-minute run time. It includes a car charger and cable, so you can top up the battery while driving to your pup's next adventure.

When your dog's paws are muddy enough to need a wash, but the rest of their body is fine, the Bugalugs Portable Dog Shower Paw Cleaner is exactly what you and your pup need. Whether your pooch needs a deep paw clean after running through a muddy park and splashing in puddles or their paws need a little refresh after a wintery walk, this Bugalugs Cleaner will effortlessly remove dirt and mud from your pampered pup's paws. You simply pop their paws into the tumbler filled with water and let the soft silicone bristles inside the cup and around the top work their magic to remove the dirt. The bristle head around the top is removable and can double as a massaging brush to groom and calm your pooch. It's also easy to take with you on walks as you can easily attach it to your dog's lead with the material loop around the top.

This paw cleaner is very straightforward to use and clean afterwards. The parts are dishwasher safe, so you can clean the cleaner and prepare it for the next use. Customers also appreciate how soft the silicone is, so it's nice and gentle on a dog's delicate paws while still giving them a thorough clean. As you need to pick up all of your pup's paws to put inside this cleaner, this may not be the best option if you have a dog that is full of energy and can't keep still or a dog that's a little nervous about being touched.

With the Kurgo Mud Dog Travel Shower, you can transform a plastic bottle into a portable shower for your pooch. You just take the top off your plastic bottle, replace it with the Kurgo Mud Dog Travel Shower, and you'll be ready to give your pooch a refresh with a little squeeze on the bottle (just make sure it's got water inside!). It's made from food-grade silicone that's both PVC and BPA-free, as well as dishwasher-safe, so you can pop it in for a good cleaning after use.

This Kurgo attachment is small enough to fit in your pocket or dog walking bag without taking up a lot of room. Using it also gives a plastic bottle a new lease of life, making it a great eco-friendly option. It's worth noting that this Kurgo Mud Dog Travel Shower isn't designed to fit all plastic bottles, with one of the pictures on Pets at Home's listing saying it doesn't work with most water bottles, but it should work fine with 475ml, 590ml and two-litre fizzy drink bottles.

Another option from Kurgo is the Kurgo Dog Go Shower Bag, which holds up to six litres to give you over two minutes of rinse time. While that may not seem like a lot, it's plenty of time to give your pooch a quick once over after a muddy hike or beach walk or to concentrate on the paws for those pups who like to get down and dirty at any opportunity. It comes with an adjustable strap and hook so you can hang it wherever you are, such as trees, car doors or anywhere else up high, meaning that you've always got hands free to keep hold of your pup while cleaning them. Its design also means that it can be folded down small when you've finished, so you can easily take it with you on the go.

The inside of the shower bag is made of PVC, so you shouldn't use it to give your pup a drink; reserve it for cleaning. The bladder part and the tube for the nozzle are removable, so they're easy to keep clean, too.

With an impressive 12-litre capacity, this Mud Daddy Portable Pet Washer is great for those with multiple dogs that need cleaning up after muddy walks. As it has a larger capacity than the other Mud Daddy washer we've included on this list, its design has been altered slightly to have a set of wheels which will make it easier to transport from A to B and save you from carrying the weight of the water on your arms. Simply add the water and shampoo, pump the handle, and the water will flow for you to clean your pup. There's also a handy brush attachment to scrub away the dirt.

The cleaning power and effectiveness of this portable dog washer really impressed pet owners who have reviewed it online. They say that it provides a good stream of water and is useful for washing away mud and other dirt after walks. Opinions are mixed on the build quality, with some saying the hose and the brush head feel poorly constructed, but many reviewers mention how strong and durable it is.