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Smell of dog - should I say something?

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Shrub Fri 04-Aug-23 09:03:41

I know a very nice lady who has two spaniels. Even if I meet her outside without her dogs, she reeks of them. I have a very keen sense of smell and it nearly makes me retch. I love dogs but I wonder if other people ignore her because of it.

eazybee Fri 04-Aug-23 08:58:52

I wouldn't say anything; you are presumably staying there for a visit, not long time so try and tolerate it.
Many of my friends have dogs, I don't, but I have never been aware of any particular smell in their homes.

namo Fri 04-Aug-23 08:57:53

Thank you everyone for your advice. Very helpful. It’s a smell emanating from the rug and carpet. I won’t be saying anything.

Blondiescot Fri 04-Aug-23 08:54:00

Foxygloves

Your problem is? 🐶grin🐶grin

You could ask to open a window if it is particularly a bad . Is it an old farty dog? Or is there perhaps a health issue or indeed just “dragons breath” ?
I’m afraid Foxyhound and I subscribe to the philosophy “love me, love my dog” 🐕

Indeed. Or as my dog would say, 'I live here, you are only visiting'.

MrsThatcher Fri 04-Aug-23 08:53:36

Oh my goodness. I think you should mind your own business and say nothing.

Imarocker Fri 04-Aug-23 08:52:46

Dont mention it. Dog owners don’t notice the smell and don’t care. I can’t bear to use the loo at my sister’s house as she keeps the dog food there and DSs lounge is covered in dog hair.

Foxygloves Fri 04-Aug-23 08:49:43

Your problem is? 🐶grin🐶grin

You could ask to open a window if it is particularly a bad . Is it an old farty dog? Or is there perhaps a health issue or indeed just “dragons breath” ?
I’m afraid Foxyhound and I subscribe to the philosophy “love me, love my dog” 🐕

GrannySomerset Fri 04-Aug-23 08:49:09

Like you I have a strongly developed sense of smell and can’t abide the smell of dog which the owners just don’t notice. If you want to be able to stay with your son say nothing and put scent on your hanky so you have something nice to sniff.

Galaxy Fri 04-Aug-23 08:32:33

I think speaking as a dog owner that generally you can tell when a house has a dog, but the level of smell varies! I dont think I would say anything.

namo Fri 04-Aug-23 08:28:15

I’m staying with my son and daughter in law. I’ve got a good relationship with them. I like to sit in their living room but it smells of their dog, and there’s nowhere else to sit. Should I say something? What would your advice be? It would be useful to know the dog owner’s perspective.