Masking a dog smell

[hippospot]

We have a cockapoo puppy and I'm really noticing the doggy smell (which I dislike).

We have hard floors, vacuumed 3 times a week and mopped once, and her bedding goes in the wash every 2-3 days too. She doesn't go on the sofa.

I don't know how much more cleaning we can do and if that would even make a difference. Needless to say we also open doors and windows as much as possible but in winter this will be for short spells only!

I think what is needed is something to mask the smell. Is there a particular fragrance that is good at this? I prefer citrus to floral in general. Are reed diffusers good? I'm not a fan of plug-ins. DH doesn't like candles.

I'm happy to spend :)

Thanks

@GappyValley to be fair I think I'm quite sensitive to smells. DH loves the doggy smell and it's his pet really :)

I would get a cockerpoo booked into the groomers as soon as they’ve had both jabs. They usually offer a puppy pamper, which is about getting the puppy used to going (eg they run the clippers over their body without a blade so they get used to the feel and sound), getting them used to being washed and dried and also trim the fur around the eyes and bottom... often problem areas for cockerpoos even before they need their first clip at around 6months.

I have 2 small dogs and mop every day, I also sweep every day and vacuum 3 times a week. Bedding also washed weekly. They are a lot of work. And even if yours doesn't shed they will bring dirt etc on in their paws .
If you have floor length curtains they will be touching those too.
I've just had fake grass in my back garden to help with the mud and dirt.
Also no burnt yellow patches!

We’ve got a Labrador.
He is regularly groomed and has doggy deodorant for in between washes.
Always wash his paws after walks.
Bedding and toys washed once a week.
Every day, windows open to blow through, floors mopped with zoflora (dangerous to dogs when wet, if your dog is a licker beware) vacuum rugs. Once a fortnight wash rugs and toys.
We have plug ins but only in the hallway.
He doesn’t go on the sofa, never has because of his legs.

My dog been smelling awful as I've been trying a free bag of kibble mixed with his old brand

Think I'll be sticking to the old brand then. Interesting 🧐

You might find washing twice a week makes the smell far worse. Regular washing can cause them to overproduce oils. Mine are only shampooed if they roll in something grim. Otherwise we just rinse off any mud. They smell far less that way in my experience.

I find fresh air even when it's cold is the best answer.
It's worth being careful with diffusers and sprays because they can aggrevate any chest issues such as asthma and some aren't pet friendly.

Really thought it wasn't good to wash dogs so much
My collie is washed 3 times a year at groomers and maybe wiped down between if bad
He only smells when we are getting close to groom time and then only if you actually sniff him and I ask people who visit just incase we are used to it
He is on a kibble / wet diet as well and I don't mop as much as some of you unless muddy
Hoover sometimes smells if we forget to empty

He only smells when we are getting close to groom time and then only if you actually sniff him and I ask people who visit just incase we are used to it

Very few people will tell you that yes, your house stinks.

@SpringtimeSummertime

He only smells when we are getting close to groom time and then only if you actually sniff him and I ask people who visit just incase we are used to it

Very few people will tell you that yes, your house stinks.

My dad will!

He was a great help to us when we were getting ready to sell our house and FIL insisted our house didn’t smell doggy at all. Got my dad round for the honest answer and he helped locate the worst areas so we were able to act on it ready for the people looking round.

Imo all houses have their own smell and homes with dogs have a doggy smell regardless of how clean it is or how many candles are lit. You get used to the smell of your own home so don’t notice it day to day unless there are any accidents and then you smell it!

I have never visited another dog’s home and thought eurgh this is unbearable, I’m going to throw up, so as long as you do the essentials ie grooming, bathing when appropriate, hoovering, mopping, washing dog’s bedding etc then I don’t think the smell will be that bad to put off people from visiting or make you the talk of the town.

My mother also tells me of my house is smelling abit doggy

I have three rescue greyhounds who all love their own snuggly blankets and fluffy beds as well as lots of soft stink worthy toys

Their beds and blankets are washed weekly and always dried outside in the fresh air.

The toys washed once a week and hung out and you can still whiff dog every now and then. The lounge windows near their bed area are always open a jar but I also have pet friendly diffusers and plug in scenty things.

Youl get used to it eventually op

Whenever my mum does comment I always say how luckily she doesn't live here then

Oh I also only have leather sofas that are cleaned every week Aswell.

Could be a lounge rug maybe?

@wtfisgoingonhere21 Awwww, 3 pointy dogs, how lovely 😍.