Smell of dog - should I say something?

It could be that the dog thinks you smell 🤔 😂

Oh dear ! Poor you xx We currently have four dogs in our house, but none of our downstairs is carpeted so pretty much every day washed down, I also open the windows and French doors every day whatever the weather and keep the dogs well groomed and groomed and hair short, do not too much dog hair either, but I’m pretty sure non-dog owners would still smell dog - it’s sadly seems to come with the territory and most of us owning dogs either don’t care ir have stopped noticing !

I can't believe how many have said not to say anything. I'm a dog owner and try hard to keep the house dog smell free. If someone, anyone, came to visit and could smell dog and didn't say anything, I'd be mortified! So please say something. You'll be nice about it whereas someone else might just say things behind their backs.

Bea0802

I can't believe how many have said not to say anything. I'm a dog owner and try hard to keep the house dog smell free. If someone, anyone, came to visit and could smell dog and didn't say anything, I'd be mortified! So please say something. You'll be nice about it whereas someone else might just say things behind their backs.

Anyone who visits someone's house and then says things about it behind their back isn't someone I'd want in my house in any case!

I do feel I need to add that most dog owners keep their dogs condition well, they are deflead, vaccinated and often washed in a dog groomers/dog spa so don’t really think having them on furniture is unhygienic, or out it another way, no less than toddlers and children on soft furnishings, think we’ve all become a bit obsessed with “hygiene” these days and yet the cases of childhood asthma’s and allergies are at an all time high !

I am a dog owner and have had Bichon Frise and Maltese dogs for 40 years or so. Mine have to be washed and groomed every 4 weeks for their coat and they don’t smell normally but this year I rescued a little girl Bichon and for the first time ever I’ve noticed she develops a ‘doggy’ smell a week or two after grooming, so I use Fabreze on my chairs, carpets etc open my windows every day and wipe the floors over with swifter wipes with a slight floral smell. I don’t like smelly plug ins or normal air fresheners, some of which can be harmful to dog and myself but I must admit after doing the above our home smells sweeter. I wouldn’t be offended by a friend or relative staying in my home mentioning it smells a bit wiffy so I would casually mention it to them and maybe suggest fabreeze or similar. You can also buy the scent boosters to put in with dogs bedding if it’s that bad.

I can't bear the smell of dog. It's a bit like smelly feet only worse and makes me feel a bit sick. I have a very keen sense of smell which doen't help in these situations. Some people are better than others at unpleasant smells. I think dog owners manage better but also not all dogs have a strong smell.

I bought a second hand car from a reputable dealer and my only stipulation about any car was that it should not have been previously owned by a dog owner. Initially it was ok but in time the smell that they had successfully covered up with lots of products emerged. I now have to constantly spray my car to cover it up.

I visit a good friend who recently got a new dog and the house smells but I manage to put up with it.

There were anti-smell products adverts on the TV for dog owners saying you might not notice your dog smell but your guests might.

I understand 'love me, love my dog' but owners can do things that make their house more guest friendly as well.

Maybe the dog thinks you smell and it’s the dog’s house if you don’t like it stop in a hotel. If someone told me my dog was smelling unless they had just passed wind I would have agreed with them but if you want to keep your relationship with them I’d say nothing and put up with it after all it’s their house not yours.

I can't bear the smell of dog, particularly dog pee, but I think it is just dog in general. I feel much the same about small rodenty creatures, though I'm less bothered by the smell of cat, unless they're very old or very active tomcats.

I would not say anything. Not having a dog you’ll
Notice it more, what’s the solution ? There isn’t one really ..

Animal lovers unite! We try to keep up with the shedding, food bowls, litter boxes, dog beds (usually the couch - hah!), throw-up, accidents.

Cats generally don’t smell at all, unless they’re sick) and cleaner than some dogs. Bigger dogs and dogs who spend time outdoors are often bringing the outdoors in after rolling around in stuff. Not all dogs are washed regularly either.

I wouldn’t say anything, soon you’ll be home. Animal lovers just love their pets and I think saying something would not go over well.
USA Gundy

I hate the smell of dogs. Full,stop.
Even though we had a Labrador for eleven years, I never got used to the smell.

I also have a friend who lets the dog in her car and never cleans it. I try to avoid if I can.

I am always asking my mum when she comes does the house smell of dog. I would be mortified if she didn't tell me. Definitely say something

I don't think you should say anything. It would be very embarrassing to be told that your house smells.

When we were house hunting as soon as the front door was opened we could tell whether they had a dog or a baby by the smell.

We have 2 dogs and I am paranoid about my house smelling of dog. I have a scented candle lit all the time when we are at home, and scented Plug-ins strategically plugged in around the house. It definitely works. Also, you have to be fastidious about cleaning and keeping the dogs regularly groomed. We love our dogs so it’s worth it.

Cossy

I do feel I need to add that most dog owners keep their dogs condition well, they are deflead, vaccinated and often washed in a dog groomers/dog spa so don’t really think having them on furniture is unhygienic, or out it another way, no less than toddlers and children on soft furnishings, think we’ve all become a bit obsessed with “hygiene” these days and yet the cases of childhood asthma’s and allergies are at an all time high !

Thanks Cody, you put this so well

I’m sitting on the sofa, spaniel snoozing beside me. The big lab is on what what’s his human dad’s chair. The lab wasn’t allowed on the furniture, or upstairs as a pup, to protect his joints. He’s 2 and sees upstairs as out of bounds to him but not the spaniel. Three weeks after my husband died, the lab put a huge paw on the chair and looked at me. I said ok and up he went. He now snoozes on it about this time of night.
I’ve always shared my life with dogs. They’re a particular comfort in grief.

They’re both brushed daily, bathed if they’ve rolled in something smelly and the spaniel professionally groomed 8 weekly. Beds etc washed weekly. I don’t think they smell and don’t think the house does. My car however……

Sorry, I would have to say straight away, 'OMG the smell of dog is really strong in here'! I have a very good friend who has two whippets - quite sweet and not so smelly, but he knows I can't stand the smell and always opens windows etc when I visit. I am a cat lover and we have 3, but am scrupulous about cleaning the house, bedding and always have throws on sofas etc which get washed regularly.

When you have a dog yourself you go ‘nose blind’. I am fussy about washing sofa throws, dog beds and shampooing carpets frequently……….oh, and yes, washing the dogs a couple of times a year at least!! Windows open every day for a good blow through, even in winter.

I am housesitting in a house where the kitchen and eating area reeks of old smelly farty dog. I have bought a Price's pet smell diffuser and candle and had both on almost 24/7 and the window open. I am sitting here in a sheepskin coat as I type, but at least it smells a lot better. Thoroughly recommend both. I also bathed the dog.

I agree about the smell of dogs but don’t say anything- it won’t be appreciated.

kwest

I don't think you should say anything. It would be very embarrassing to be told that your house smells.

“Where ignorance is bliss,….”

I have a very different problem. My (few) carpets/rugs are regularly sprinkled with bicarbonate of soda. The floors, pet beds and blankets are washed and the animals 'dry cleaned' with DE - so no lingering smells exist.

My allergies are severe - so please remember - don't ever wear perfume or bring flowers. Everyone knows - and anyone who doesn't will promptly be ejected into the garden! The most recent 'offender' had the nerve to risk hairspray!

Hetty I am not allergic to anything, but over perfumed people make me heave.

Rather go into a doggie smell home than my friends …whose house stink of a ‘ 40 a day habit’….at least the doggie house wouldn’t be ruining my health . I’m her only friend who has kept in touch since her husband died and her smoking has increased …don’t say there’s no need to go …she’s suffering g and I’m her freind. Say nothing about the dog smell ….unless you can take your son aside and tell him. You know him better than us!