Smell of dog - should I say something?

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 !

So true, I’ve had dogs and cats for 34 years and neither myself ,dh or both ac have never had asthma , or any allergies . I’ve met so many people who are obsessed with bleach and wipes and have loads of allergies

I’ve just finished a three hour cleaning of the large utility and attached downstairs shower/toilet/sink. Dog beds all washed and drying on the line, as are the 3 rugs. Cupboard doors all wiped down. Dog harnesses, collars, leads, head collars all tidied into the correct boxes. Toys sorted. ‘Dog cupboard’ tidied and cleaned. It’s a weekly effort.
Cup of tea, sit down and onto the kitchen

Luckygirl3

It's revolting isn't it? But what can you do? - no dog owner is going to tolerate being told their dog smells and makes the carpets/rugs smell - comment at your peril!!!!

I get an occasional lift from a friend who transports their dog in the car - the smell makes me gag!

Find an alternate mode of transport then! Simple solution.

I have a dog and I know that my home has a 'doggy smell'. Do I care? No. It's my home and it's my dog's home, if visitors don't like it, they don't have to visit! Easy. When one has a large dog, especially an elderly one, like mine, certain aromas can't be helped. He's bathed regularly, the carpets are hoovered daily and cleaned monthly, and I have plug in air fresheners. But it is, what it is. If anyone dared tell me they didn't like it because they could smell my dog, they'd be out the front door on the double. And fur on the sofa? It IS called 'fur'niture....

OddOne 🐶🐕👏

I would much rather visit a home with the good honest smell of dog than one that reeks of chemical plug-in 'fragrances' which are infinitely more harmful.

Thanks for that Calipso. As I share my life with dogs, therefore clearly don’t understand how smelly they are (not), I’d been reluctant to criticise chemical plug in smells, or those scented candles. I don’t use either, especially scented candles which have the potential to make dogs ill.

I love the smell of my dog - I can’t think what the problem is!

Iam64 they also have the potential to make people ill, especially children.

Yes Calipso, apologies for not having mentioned people and children