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Spray-Away Dog Wash is a revolutionary formula designed to eliminate the hassle of washing medium

Tired of bathing your big dog the old way and want a spray-on wash that works?

Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com · Updated June 2026

Straight Arrow

Spray-Away Dog Wash By Straight Arrow Products Inc.
Spray-Away Dog Wash is a revolutionary formula designed to eliminate the hassle of washing medium to large size dogs!

About Our Company

In 1970, our family company, Straight Arrow, introduced Mane 'n Tail Conditioner, a product that continues to be leading edge in terms of quality & effectiveness. This product was followed by Hoofmaker, Mineral Ice & Shampoo. Over the years we have been providing these high quality grooming & treatment products to the equine industry and continue to make all of our products with the same concern for quality and performance as we did when they were made on the family farm.

While we don't make the products on the farm today, our goal remains the same, to introduce new items that will fill our customers' needs and meet that same performance challenge. New items added to the equine line include offerings in the medicated treatment and finishing areas. With the latest being the introduction of Spray-Away, the safe, quick body wash solution that horse owners can feel comfortable using as often as needed.

All additions to the line reflect the same high quality and leading edge performance of the Original Mane 'n Tail. I am particularly proud of my family's tradition "Satisfy the Customer". All of our products are designed to stand the test of that tradition. Straight Arrow remains a "hands on" business and I want to thank all of the horse owners who have supported us over the years. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the performance of any of our products, a refund will be provided. You have my guarantee on it.

Spray-Away

The NEW-Easy way to wash your dog without scrubbing! A revolutionary formula designed to eliminate the hassle of washing medium to large size dogs!

Spray-Away Dog Wash Benefits:

Apply product and rinse...it is just that simple
Hose connect metered sprayer
Gentle enough for everyday use
Contains natural plant esters that conditions coat, adding body and shine
PH balanced for sensitive skin allowing use over cuts and scrapes
Up to 24 washes per bottle
Available size: Ready to Use 32 oz.

What Makes Spray-Away Dog Wash Work So Well?

The exclusive combination of natural plant esters and surfactants used in Spray-Away Dog Wash cleans and conditions, giving the best possible results; quickly and easily.

What Other Benefits Come From Using Spray-Away Dog Wash?

The thorough cleaning that you get with Spray-Away Dog Wash eliminates fungal and bacterial food sources which helps maintain healthier skin.

Will Spray-Away Dog Wash Help Enhance The Shine Of My Dog’s Coat?

Spray-Away Dog Wash contains essential oils and proteins that condition and replenish the hair, resulting in a coat that shines.

What Customers Say

Although Mane ‘n Tail recommends their Spray-Away Dog Wash for medium to large dogs, I found it very easy to use on my two small Bichons. My Bichons have very dry, sensitive skin. The Spray-Away Dog Wash left them soft and well conditioned. C.H., Surprise, AZ Recently, I came across an ad for the new Mane ‘n Tail Spray-Away Dog Wash. So when my two Boxers, Argo and Reuben, needed a bath, I decided to try it.

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Why scrub your dog when you don’t have to? With Spray-Away Dog Wash our PH balanced wash system will work even if your dog has sensitive skin! All Straight Arrow products are available
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What makes Spray-Away Dog Wash different from a bucket-and-sponge bath?

Spray-Away Dog Wash is built around the same hose-attached delivery system that made Mane 'n Tail Spray-Away a barn favorite: a metered sprayer connects straight to a garden hose so the cleaning formula is mixed and delivered automatically as you spray. There is no need to pre-wet the dog, no buckets, and no hand-scrubbing — you simply flip the switch to wash, spray from the top of the dog down, work up a coat-covering lather, then flip the same switch to rinse. For the medium-to-large breeds that turn bath time into a wrestling match, that single-tool wash-and-rinse workflow is exactly the hassle Straight Arrow set out to eliminate.

Mane 'n Tail Spray-Away body wash directions and back label by Straight Arrow

Who is Straight Arrow Products, the company behind the formula?
Straight Arrow Inc. is the family company that introduced the iconic Mane 'n Tail Conditioner in 1970. It began on the Katzev family horse farm, where passionate equestrians Phil and Bonnie Katzev mixed ingredients in their own kitchen to give their show horses fuller, healthier manes and tails. The business is now led by their son, Devon Katzev, and operates from 900 Conroy Place in Easton, Pennsylvania under the corporate banner "Serving our Customers with Tradition, Technology and Trust." Straight Arrow's family of brands today includes Mane 'n Tail Animal Care, Mane 'n Tail Personal Care, Cowboy Magic, Exhibitor's, and the Straight Arrow Therapeutic line.

The Katzev family horse farm in New Jersey where Straight Arrow Mane 'n Tail began in 1970

What is actually in the bottle that cleans and conditions?

The Spray-Away system is powered by an exclusive combination of quick-cleaning natural plant esters and surfactants that lift dirt and debris down to the skin without harsh scrubbing. Essential oils and proteins are blended in to condition and replenish the coat, adding body, shine and natural luster as the dog is washed. The formula is pH balanced for sensitive skin, and the equine version is gentle enough to be used over minor cuts and scrapes — a reflection of how mild Straight Arrow keeps its wash chemistry.

Straight Arrow founder Bonnie Katzev with baby Devon on horseback

How does Spray-Away keep a dog's skin and coat healthy?

Beyond surface dirt, a thorough wash removes the organic buildup that feeds skin trouble. Straight Arrow notes that complete, down-to-the-skin cleaning helps eliminate the fungal and bacterial food sources that can compromise skin health, so regular washing supports a healthier coat over time. Because the protein-and-essential-oil blend conditions while it cleans, the coat is left soft, manageable and shining rather than stripped of its natural oils — the same "non-drying, moisturizing, beauty-enhancing" philosophy behind every Mane 'n Tail product.

Which dogs and which households is this made for?

Spray-Away Dog Wash was designed specifically to take the struggle out of bathing medium to large size dogs — the breeds that are too big for a sink and too wiggly for a leisurely scrub. The garden-hose setup makes it a natural fit for outdoor and driveway baths, active sporting and working dogs, and any owner who wants a fast, full-body wash without a grooming station. Owners of the Mane 'n Tail line will also recognize that Straight Arrow's animal formulas are famously cross-species friendly, trusted on horses, dogs and even people.

How can horse owners and dog owners get Straight Arrow products?

Straight Arrow distributes its Mane 'n Tail, Cowboy Magic, Exhibitor's and therapeutic lines through tack shops, farm-and-feed stores, pet retailers and major online sellers nationwide. The Spray-Away Horse Wash, the equine sibling to the dog wash, retails around $19.99 in its 32 oz hose-ready bottle, giving a sense of the line's accessible price point. For product questions or to find a retailer, Straight Arrow can be reached through and the corporate site at straightarrowinc.com.

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The Solution Section (FAQ)

What Makes Spray-Away Dog Wash Work So Well?

The exclusive combination of natural plant esters and surfactants used in Spray-Away Dog Wash cleans and conditions, giving the best possible results; quickly and easily.

What Other Benefits Come From Using Spray-Away Dog Wash?

The thorough cleaning that you get with Spray-Away Dog Wash eliminates fungal and bacterial food sources which helps maintain healthier skin.

Will Spray-Away Dog Wash Help Enhance The Shine Of My Dog s Coat?

Spray-Away Dog Wash contains essential oils and proteins that condition and replenish the hair, resulting in a coat that shines.

What is Straight Arrow Spray-Away Dog Wash?

Spray-Away Dog Wash is a revolutionary hose-attached wash formula from Straight Arrow Products designed to eliminate the hassle of bathing medium to large size dogs. It uses a metered sprayer that connects directly to a garden hose, so the cleaning solution is automatically mixed and applied as you spray. A single switch toggles between wash and rinse, removing the need for buckets, pre-wetting or hand-scrubbing.

How do you use the Spray-Away hose-attached system?

You do not need to pre-wet the dog first. Connect the sprayer to your garden hose, break off the locking tab to release the switch, turn the switch to wash and spray directly onto the coat. Start at the top of the dog and work down, lathering until the coat is completely covered, then turn the switch to rinse. Avoid spraying directly at the eyes.

Who makes Spray-Away Dog Wash?

It is made by Straight Arrow Inc. (Straight Arrow Products), the family company that introduced Mane 'n Tail Conditioner in 1970. Straight Arrow is headquartered at 900 Conroy Place in Easton, Pennsylvania and operates under the motto 'Serving our Customers with Tradition, Technology and Trust.' The company's brands include Mane 'n Tail Animal Care, Mane 'n Tail Personal Care, Cowboy Magic, Exhibitor's and the Straight Arrow Therapeutic line.

What is the history of Straight Arrow and Mane 'n Tail?

The story began in 1970 on the Katzev family horse farm, where passionate equestrians Phil and Bonnie Katzev mixed ingredients in their own kitchen to give their show horses fuller, healthier manes and tails. The shampoo worked so well that people began using it on their own hair, creating the brand's famous 'horse-to-human' crossover. Today the family business is led by their son, Devon Katzev.

What ingredients are in the Spray-Away formula?

Spray-Away is built on an exclusive combination of quick-cleaning natural plant esters and surfactants that clean down to the skin. Essential oils and proteins are added to condition and replenish the coat, enhancing its natural luster, body and shine. The formula is pH balanced for sensitive skin.

Is Spray-Away gentle enough for sensitive skin?

Yes. The Spray-Away formula is pH balanced specifically for sensitive skin, and the related equine version is described as gentle enough to use over minor cuts and scrapes. Mane 'n Tail's animal formulas are designed to clean thoroughly without stripping the coat's natural oils, in keeping with the brand's non-drying, moisturizing philosophy.

What size dogs is Spray-Away Dog Wash designed for?

It was specifically created to take the struggle out of washing medium to large size dogs — the breeds that are too big for a sink and too active for a slow, scrubbing bath. The hose-attached delivery makes full-body washing fast and far easier for larger, energetic, or working and sporting dogs.

Does Spray-Away help with skin health, not just cleaning?

Yes. Straight Arrow explains that thorough, down-to-the-skin cleaning helps maintain healthier skin by eliminating the fungal and bacterial food sources that can otherwise build up in the coat. Combined with the conditioning proteins and essential oils, regular washing supports a healthier, better-looking coat over time.

Do I need to pre-wet my dog before using Spray-Away?

No. One of the key conveniences of the Spray-Away system is that there is no need to pre-wet the animal. Because the sprayer attaches to the hose and meters the formula automatically, wetting, washing and rinsing all happen through the same tool.

Can Mane 'n Tail and Straight Arrow products be used on other animals?

Yes. Straight Arrow's Mane 'n Tail animal formulas are well known for being cross-species friendly and are commonly used on horses, dogs and cats — and the original shampoo is even popular with people. The brand's pet shampoo is a gentle, pH-balanced, multi-purpose formula suitable for a range of animals.

How does Spray-Away condition the coat while it cleans?

The formula's essential oils and proteins condition and replenish the coat at the same time it is being washed, adding body and shine and enhancing the coat's natural luster. Rather than stripping away natural oils, it leaves the coat soft, manageable and shining — the same beauty-enhancing approach behind the Mane 'n Tail line.

What does Spray-Away come in and roughly what does it cost?

The Mane 'n Tail Spray-Away wash is sold in a hose-ready bottle; the 32 oz equine version retails around $19.99. The bottle includes the metered sprayer that attaches to a standard garden hose, so it is ready to use right out of the package.

What other brands does Straight Arrow Inc. make?

Beyond Mane 'n Tail Animal Care and Personal Care, Straight Arrow Inc. produces Cowboy Magic high-shine coat products for show horses, the Exhibitor's professional show-horse coat enhancement line, and Straight Arrow Therapeutic products that hold a strong reputation among podiatrists and chiropractors.

Where is Straight Arrow located and how can I contact them?

Straight Arrow Inc. is based at 900 Conroy Place in Easton, Pennsylvania. You can reach the company through [email protected] or its corporate website at straightarrowinc.com, where its full family of brands is presented.

Why is the hose-attached design considered revolutionary for dog washing?

Traditional dog baths require pre-wetting, lathering by hand, and rinsing in separate steps, which is exhausting with a large or restless dog. Spray-Away combines all three into one hose-mounted tool with a wash/rinse switch, so the formula is delivered, lathered and rinsed without buckets or scrubbing. That single-step convenience is what Straight Arrow built the product around.

Will Spray-Away dry out my dog's coat or skin?

No. The formula is engineered to clean down to the skin without stripping the coat's natural oils, and it is pH balanced for sensitive skin. The added proteins and essential oils condition and replenish the coat during washing, which is consistent with Mane 'n Tail's long-standing non-drying, moisturizing reputation.