Cocker Spaniel Doggie Aroma – How To Stop It
Have you ever walked into someone’s house and instantly realized they have a pet? Why, even though you have pets, does your house not smell like a dog? What about your car? Does it smell like a dog lives inside it? Does my Cocker Spaniel stink? Most likely, you have become immune to the smell of dog in your home. However, it’s a safe bet that visitors smell the scent of the Cocker Spaniel puppy.
Let’s not kid ourselves, dogs can smell pretty bad at times. Especially, during spring when it rains a lot, the smell of wet dog becomes very noticeable. Other sources of odor can be urine from accidents left behind during puppy squatting or the dog playing in the dirt. The germs your dog carries eat away at the flakes of dead skin and produce a foul odor of their own. All can contribute to unpleasant lingering odors.
Ok I admitted it, my Cocker Spaniel sucks. Not all the time, but enough to be noticeable at various times. Here are some suggestions to significantly reduce odors in your home. Surprisingly, they don’t require much effort and your tracker will be better afterward.
First let’s start with the Cocker Spaniel. It’s a good idea to bathe a dirty dog as many times as necessary. Bathing a dog every day is not recommended because it will dry out the dog’s coat and skin. As a general rule, once every three to four weeks is normal. Cleaning the dog’s paws is also a good idea, since they drag all kinds of dirt and odors. If your dog likes to swim, it should be given a good rinse to remove cloudy water, sand, and dirt.
Brushing the dog daily, even for five minutes, will help keep the dog’s coat shiny, healthy, and clean. Good grooming is essential to have a healthy and happy pet. This also allows some time for some bonding time during the process. There are also dog sprays that you can try after brushing. A light spray of mist on the dog works wonders leaving a nice clean fresh scent.
The next place to check is the dog’s bedding or wherever he spends most of his time. This should be cleaned at the slightest hint of a dog scent. A light mist of dog spray after cleaning will also help. Bedding materials such as cedar wood shavings or chips are also helpful.
Cleaning old carpet accidents can be done by sprinkling baking soda on the stains. This little gem works great. Allow enough time for the power to absorb the odor before vacuuming. If odors are still present, repeat the process. The next time your dog has an accident around the house, use baking soda to soak up the debris.
There are also a number of products available at your local pet store to help get rid of old orders. If the carpet is very dirty, then a deep cleaning by a professional would be the place to start. They are better prepared and equipped to handle odor problems. This will give you a head start on maintaining your rugs after they are done.
To refresh the air in your home, you can complement your efforts with candles and sprays. This will quickly fill your home with pleasant scents and cover up any remaining odors. There are also all kinds of automatic air freshener devices that will mist the air throughout the day that are convenient.
Last but not least, cleaning and disinfecting the kennel and dog crate area on a regular basis will add the finishing touches. A cleaning solution of 8 parts water to 1 part bleach works great. Be sure to rinse well with fresh water. Nowadays you can buy cleaning solutions that include bleach. These make an excellent alternative.
So, as you can see, dog scent can start to ferment from a number of sources. But the battle is ours to win. By doing the suggested remedies, you’ll be well on your way to removing the scent from your Cocker Spaniel puppy and returning to a fresh-smelling home.
