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Frances B
Frances B Panama City, FL on Jul 29, 2012
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How can I get rid of dog smell?

We inherited our grandchildren's dog when they moved to Colorado, she's a sweet part Lab part something else dog... but she has ruined by front porch area. She digs big holes to lay in or she sleeps on my front porch, stinky dog smell. Any suggestions?
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  • Suzanne Champaign, IL
    Frances, she digs because she is hot and this is the way she cools off....so anything you can do that will keep her cooler will help with the digging. One of my dogs is a digger, but it's not much of a problem for me because I have a huge fenced back yard and they are never left out there for more then 30 minutes at a time in the heat of summer. The dog probably seeks out your porch because it is shady/cool and is also as close as she can get to the humans in the house. I have 4 kids and ...»
    have lived in many an apartment while they were young...and the family dog and cat went with us. Pet ownership is a tremendous responsibility with many rewards. And sorry, but a pet left outside 24/7 is not getting "good care." The grandchild in your house could get allergy shots.....they've worked for many people and are a plus because they build up the immune system. Anyway, I won't post here again, I've said my piece and you've said yours. I wish you luck with the dog and I hope the situation improves.

    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 2
  • Susan Sostack New Braunfels, TX
    We have a kiddie pool for our lab , she loves it! geets in, walks in acircle real fast then plops down, her own jacuzzi, but she would still rather play in the hose. hose off the front porch with a solution of oxyclean, and maybe give her a designated spot on the porch, she may just be looking for love & confirmation that she gets to stay with you. Dogs dig "usually " to get a cooler place, it is not really a mis-havior, but a natural instinct. If she has already discovered that digging ...»
    was ok in her previous home, it could be difficult break her of it with the squirt gun, but if it's new spray bottle could work. Lots of luck. Labs can be pretty stubborn,

    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 1
  • Tonia Ashworth Huddleston... Amarillo, TX
    Mop your floors and steam clean your carpets/rugs with vinegar. The smell will disappear when dry.
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 0
  • Harmony Anderson Puyallup, WA
    not all dogs dig from being hot. I had a lab that dug out of total bordom. he also ate ( yes ate) my rose bushes. make sure the dog has plenty to do. I've also heard of people using channel pepper in the dig spots, I am not sure if it works but I know it must b applied frequently. I also use straight vinegar for a deodorizer. I add it to my laundry and put it straight on the carpet with a spray bottle. is your patio concrete? or more like a wood deck? either could b scrubbed sealed painted ...»
    ect. any porous will absorb wet dog smell and you either have to scrub it out or seal it in and stop more from being absorbed. good luck. my lab passed away at 15 and everything he slept on eventually went in the trash because of smell lol

    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 1
  • Woodbridge Environmental ... Colonia, NJ
    If the doggie has odors, then there can be a few things that cause this.

    If you believe the odor is from the dog itself, and not from something he or she brought in on their coat, then there are two things you can do to help that out. One being a visit to the local vet. As some dogs when their ill can begin to emit foul odors. A vet can rule that out. Another reason why doggies smell is diet. I know this first hand. If we change our dogs diet just a small amount, ...»

    he stinks for several days after. So that plays a large part in the process. So choose your food carefully. A Vet should be able to assist you with a proper selection and brand.

    If the odor seems to appear from outside sources such as odors from digging in the dirt that the dog brings in, you simply need to keep the dog bathed and try to keep him or her from digging. As some said here if its hot they dig to cool off, So perhaps more shade or simple kitty pool in which they can dunk themselves. Also providing lots of cold water. We run a hose on a very low trickle all day in a large bucket when dog is outside to keep him cool. If he or she has a dog house, the bedding needs to be addressed. Older blankets, straw etc can become foul when the dog brings in outside dirt and moisture. Keeping the dog house vented and clean helps a lot.

    Bathing the dog also has its limitations as well. Some dogs just cannot have frequent washings as it drys out their coat. So a good brushing comes into play here as well. But if you must dip and dunk your dog to keep odors under control, use high quality dog shampoos and rinse the dog well.

    To rid the room of the smell, Natures Miracle sold at most pet stores and larger shopping centers works great. This will rid any urine smells in short order.

    If the dog is limited to a smaller area of the yard, they can pick up odors from their droppings and urine as well. So the larger the run area the better.

    I am not a big advocate of putting dogs in runs or on chains, but if space is limited and this needs to occur for the dogs safety etc. You need to be really diligent on keeping those areas clean. A spray every day of Lestoil and water to disinfect the area is suggested. This not only stops odors from blowing around the yard, but keeps down flies and insects that often feed on dog by products. Just be sure that the area is dry before returning the dog to it.

    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 2
  • Maria C Las Vegas, NV
    maybe all she needs its just a little attention. Sorry Frances i don't want to get this any bigger or get in between. I wasn't a dog person my self, but when we get our home i give it a try because my son wanted one, so we got a puppy my husband trained her, she live inside and everything and then she started to digging my garden as soon as she got out and i got so mad at her because of that and told my husband it seems that she did it purposely, he tell me she need your attention ( i ...»
    dint believe that ) but one day i give her a bath and talk to her and everything change sounds silly but its true...

    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 2
  • Diane W Springfield, OR
    My adult son and his family adopted a beautiful purebred bloodhound puppy and within a few weeks, the whole house began to really stink. We live in an attached area of the house and the dog is not allowed in here and we don't have the smell. Frances, you said the dog hated water, so many of the suggestions won't work for you. My kids use air fresheners which only work if you stand right next to it. I'm sorry I have no suggestions because it's a problem I've never had to deal with, and my ...»
    kids either don't notice the horrendous smell or they don't care (I suspect the latter). But I guess my real point is that it saddens me that she is kept outside 24/7. Please tell me you spend a lot of time outside with her, playing with her, telling her what a good dog she is and that she is well loved. Also that she has a place for her to go that keeps her safe, comfortable and free from the elements.

    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 2
  • Frances B Panama City, FL
    Diane, yes she gets lots of love and attention. She has never been an inside dog, even when her first owners had her, she was outside dog, my son and his family tried her inside, and she didn't like it. Rather have the room to run, I guess.
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 0
  • Sharlene Palermo Folsom, CA
    We have two dogs & a pool! They both go into the pool every day & then dig, so it's a never ending job. I am always wiping them off before they come into the house. One is a Jack Russell so she will always dig. I put the smellie plug in's the outlets & sprinkle backing soda which has a sent in to keep it smelling good! This seems to help & no one has complained.
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 0
  • Linda S Cunningham, TN
    sharlene palermo please tell me how to get my 7month old chow/lab mostly lab pup in the water, she will now run after hose but i have huge country pond and inground pool i want her to swim she has webb feet of lab and yes my baby digs, i am yard freak but also love my babies 2 cats and lab. does anyone know how. she got knocked in pool can swim but was scared to death. :(
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
    The very best thing I have found for odor is OdoBan from Sam's Club. You may be able to find it on line. It used to be at WalMart but I could not find it last week when I looked for it. I am going to do some research and see if I can find it. If I do, I will let you know.
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 0
  • Dawn Baldi
    A friend of mine had a stinky dog too and was told to change their diet get rid of anything that had chicken in it and use lamb or venison.Needless to say the dog no longer smells or scratches. As for the deck a good thorough scrubbing with vinegar and lemon juice should do the trick. Or do as Jeanette say try the OdoBan that stuff is strong and works too but I would try the cheaper method first! Good Luck and I hope the doggie finds some relief. :-)
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 0
  • Terri Styer Barberton, OH
    I have fed my dogs food with lamb for years and they still have a smell to them and the one still has hot spots on him. I rub him down with hydrocordisone, which helps but the lamb food didn't.
    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 0
  • Judy Davis Omaha, NE
    My Sister suggested we give our lab a bath periodically. Because of his skin type-water dog-we use an oatmeal shampoo that we got from a pet store. Since he loves to

    go swimming and being in lake water we do bathe him mayby every 4 to 6 weeks. He

    is very healthy and our vet approves

    on Jul 31, 2012 · Like 0
  • Katrina R Brockport, NY
    Seems as though the list for vinegar never ends! I have been battling fleas this summer and one of the sites was saying that fleas don't like vinegar and you could use a diluted solution to help keep them off of the pets by spraying it on their fur. Now I've learned it will help control their odor too. Sweet! I love this site!
    on Aug 01, 2012 · Like 1
  • Linda T Stewartstown, PA
    @ Mary Styer. If the hydrocortisone works for you, good, but be sure that it is that, because when Gally had mange, I would put cortisone 10 on her itches (OTC and cheap, and we had it in the house). After we finally broke down and took her to our vet', she almost 'yelled' at me! "Cortisone is like vitamins to demodex! (the horrible creatures that cause mange) so I was unwittingly making her worse! According to the vet, all dogs have a few, but are usually immune. Some, however ...»
    inherit a gene that makes them spread. When our girl had it very badly, she reeked, even when we washed her with her medicine.

    on Aug 01, 2012 · Like 0
  • Diane W Springfield, OR
    Thank you, Frances for that reassurance. I don't see anything wrong with an outside dog, only if they are tied to a short leash or neglected or left to fare in extreme weather conditions while living outside. I don't believe that's a problem in this place, but really, this issue is no one's business, since you wrote in to ask about how to get rid of that stinky dog smell.
    on Aug 01, 2012 · Like 0
  • Sharlene Palermo Folsom, CA
    Linda S, and I hope I'm doing this right! lol I'm new to this site, but my Jack Russell loves the water & we can't keep her out but that type of dog likes water. The other one only puts his feet in takes a drink then gets out.
    on Aug 01, 2012 · Like 0
  • Carolyn W Waukegan, IL
    Sprtz with white vinegar. Gets rid of Stunk smell in area as well as on dog. Well, it takes BOTTLES of vinegar to ge the smell of the dog. Much easier to se than Tomamo juice, and vinegar is a less expensive acidic clearner than TJ. I learned this from an animal control guy when a skunk let loose just outside our company's storage shed which was loaded with paper - very absorbant paper. Vinegar did the trick in less than 24 hours!
    on Aug 01, 2012 · Like 0
  • Carol S Greenville, RI
    Katrina - Flea problem?? My ACO & Vet both swear by dawn. I found a kitten being eaten alive by them and adopted a dog who was crawling with them. Something about the blue coloring. When I combed out live ones they died immediately as I rinsed the comd off in ther detergent solution.
    on Aug 02, 2012 · Like 2
  • Cass Augusta, GA
    I spray my Black Lab and brush into her coat a mixture of 1/2 apple cider vinegar and 1/2 water once a day. Her coat is soft and beautiful. This also helps with shedding. She smells like a pickle, but better than dog smell. I also recommend having the ears cleaned professionally, your vet will advise how often.
    on Aug 02, 2012 · Like 1
  • Linda T Stewartstown, PA
    Dawn is a miracle for lots of reasons. Better than Woolite for sweaters, and if take a tic of an animal, you put a drop into a plastic cup, enough to drown it. It's too thick for them to get out and they suffocate. Also you can knock a stick bug in, with the same results.
    on Aug 02, 2012 · Like 0
  • Janet A Jacksonville, FL
    She sleeps in holes that she digs because she is hot. The loose sand cools her. The weather in Florida is almost too hot to keep a pet outside. I live here and I would never leave a dog in the heat, even with shelter. No offense intended but perhaps if you don't really want her inside maybe you could find her another home. Dogs are just like children, when they are outside playing, they come in smelly. Some of these suggestions might not help and rather make the problem worse. Go to a ...»
    reputable pet store and ask the groomers what to use. And give the girl a break. It's hot outside!

    on Aug 06, 2012 · Like 2
  • Debi M Washington, NC
    How often are you bathing her? During the hot summer months we bathe every 4 to 5 weeks, using oatmeal shampoo (we have several shar pei) We also have a kid's swimming pool for them to play in, not a lot of water, but enough they can walk around in, or even lay down in. Instead of digging to keep cool, they get in the pool. We change the water daily. Is your dog itchy or is her skin infected? If she is that smelly it may be some type of fungal infection. Rinse her with water and sea ...»
    salt, then a final rinse with clear water. Try giving her a cool place to lay. You can purchase cool mats for your dog at the local pet stores or by ordering through a catalog or on line. It depends on how much you love her as to what you want to do. We have had up to 9 dogs at a time and we've never experienced the type of problems that you seem to be having, but then again our fur kidz live in our house...and before you ask, no, my house doesn't smell like dogs :-)

    on Aug 06, 2012 · Like 1
  • Kristine Hawkins
    oatmeal can dry their skin.
    on Sep 11, 2012 · Like 0

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