How to Remove Hound Pet Odors

When you are the owner of a dog, many responsibilities become immediate. Your dog can bring in a wide variety of odors from playing outside, walking through the neighborhood and even from your own house. These odors can cause your home or car to linger with an offensive smell that you may not want. Defusing the nasty scents a dog can attract can be done with a few simple household items.

Things You'll Need

  • Cotton swabs
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Mint Dog Biscuits
  • Dog toothpaste
  • Dog toothbrush
  • Dog shampoo
  • Hair brush
  • Towels
  • Room odor neutralizer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clean out your dog's ears. Use the cotton swabs to clean out the inner portions of the ears gently, not going too far in the ear. You may want to dip the swab in a small bowl of rubbing alcohol. You will help prevent bacteria entering the ear cavity. Remove any visible ear wax from the dog and dispose it in the trash. You may need someone to hold the dog's body while you perform this task.

    • 2

      Brush your dog's teeth. Spread a small amount of the toothpaste on the dog's toothbrush and work from the inner back side of his mouth to the front. Keep some water handy to rinse the dog's mouth out periodically. Brush the front teeth side to side and then up and down. Allow the dog to drink the water to rinse away the remaining paste.

    • 3

      Wash your dog on a regular schedule. There are various brands of shampoos from which to choose. Check your local pet store as to which is best for your breed of dog. You might want to consider giving your dog a bath every seven to 10 days, depending on the amount of activity they are involved in. As you use the towel to dry off the dog, use the brush to remove any shedding hair and help groom their coat.

    • 4

      Spread any brand of room deodorizer or carpet cleaner in areas your dog spends most of its time. Follow the directions on the label and use the vacuum cleaner to lift up the product. You may want to use a liquid air freshener and spray the surfaces every other day to help minimize any odors.