How can I ensure my house doesn’t end up smelling like “dog”?

[Anonymous]

We are getting a dog soon. I want to do everything I can to avoid the house smelling like “dog” or “pet”. Things I’ve already considered:

The do will be kenneled for bed (When we are away, too?)

The dog won’t be allowed on furniture or beds. The dog will have its own beds(s) with removable covers that I will wash when needed

We plan on a brushing/bathing routine, including oral care

Obviously routine vacuuming

What else do we need to do?

[Anonymous]

Not get a dog. The poor thing.

[Anonymous]

Are you sure you’re cut out for dog ownership?

[Anonymous]

Use a pet deodorizer on carpets. You sprinkle it on before vacuuming. You can buy it at the store in the cleaning aisle, but it is just baking soda with scent added, so if you have a bottle of essential oil around—lavender is best but anything you like the smell of works fine, you can make your own much more cheaply. You probably don’t even need the essential oil. I do this about once a month.

[Anonymous]

I’m not cut out for dog ownership because I want to try and avoid my house smelling? Or because I plan to kennel my dog at night (there are threads on the first page recommending this) and keeping it off furniture (same)?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Use a pet deodorizer on carpets. You sprinkle it on before vacuuming. You can buy it at the store in the cleaning aisle, but it is just baking soda with scent added, so if you have a bottle of essential oil around—lavender is best but anything you like the smell of works fine, you can make your own much more cheaply. You probably don’t even need the essential oil. I do this about once a month.

Thanks so much! Do you have a “recipe” for the ratio? Or just add it to the baking soda until it smells fresh?

[Anonymous]

What kind of dog? I've always had small dogs, who don't shed, and I wash them every other week. Zero smell. Guests love to pick them up and pet them. I get a lot of comments on how good my dogs smell too, so it's not just in my head. My dogs are allowed on furniture because we think their purpose is to cuddle on the couch, but they are trained to stay off if someone doesn't want them next to them. We only kenneled dogs for bed when they were puppies. Once they were full sized, potty trained, and could be trusted not to chew, they just slept all night in a bed next to ours.

A lot of big dogs are only bathed every 6 months and they have oily hair that rubs off on carpets. Idk how people deal with the smell. I have trouble even petting their heads.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What kind of dog? I've always had small dogs, who don't shed, and I wash them every other week. Zero smell. Guests love to pick them up and pet them. I get a lot of comments on how good my dogs smell too, so it's not just in my head. My dogs are allowed on furniture because we think their purpose is to cuddle on the couch, but they are trained to stay off if someone doesn't want them next to them. We only kenneled dogs for bed when they were puppies. Once they were full sized, potty trained, and could be trusted not to chew, they just slept all night in a bed next to ours.

A lot of big dogs are only bathed every 6 months and they have oily hair that rubs off on carpets. Idk how people deal with the smell. I have trouble even petting their heads.

My parents have medium sized dogs (King Charles spaniels) and they also don't smell because they're bathed every 2 weeks.

[Anonymous]

Don't get a dog. I've had three dogs. All non shedding. The poodle mixes didn't smell, but the Bichon smells two days after a bath.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m not cut out for dog ownership because I want to try and avoid my house smelling? Or because I plan to kennel my dog at night (there are threads on the first page recommending this) and keeping it off furniture (same)?

Yea, pretty much.

[Anonymous]

You haven't said the breed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not cut out for dog ownership because I want to try and avoid my house smelling? Or because I plan to kennel my dog at night (there are threads on the first page recommending this) and keeping it off furniture (same)?

Yea, pretty much.

Ok, lol. Thanks for your opinion. I’m still getting the dog!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What kind of dog? I've always had small dogs, who don't shed, and I wash them every other week. Zero smell. Guests love to pick them up and pet them. I get a lot of comments on how good my dogs smell too, so it's not just in my head. My dogs are allowed on furniture because we think their purpose is to cuddle on the couch, but they are trained to stay off if someone doesn't want them next to them. We only kenneled dogs for bed when they were puppies. Once they were full sized, potty trained, and could be trusted not to chew, they just slept all night in a bed next to ours.

A lot of big dogs are only bathed every 6 months and they have oily hair that rubs off on carpets. Idk how people deal with the smell. I have trouble even petting their heads.

M sized dog, mutt, we don’t know what yet, some sort of terrier. We definitely plan on routine visits to the groomers. I have mild allergies and plan on keeping the dog off of furniture, but I’m sure I’ll relent in the end

[Anonymous]

I think this is also dog dependent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You haven't said the breed.

M sized mutt, terrier some sort. We plan on doing the DNA test to see! He looks like a Jack Russel and something(s) else.