First, you need to get to the bottom of what’s causing that malodor. According to PetMD, a dog’s skin produces an oil that’s an important part of a healthy animal—but alas, it has a distinct (and not always pleasant) scent.

Regular bathing and grooming should keep this odor to a minimum. But if that doesn’t seem to do the trick, your pup might have a skin or dental infection, which is causing him to smell less than fresh.

So if you suspect that the odor has gone beyond regular dog musk, it might be time to see the vet to rule out bigger issues.

How to remove dog smells from your home

Once you’ve eliminated the possibility of a medical condition causing your eau de dog aroma, it’s time to look at solutions that will have your home smelling great (or at least not like a kennel) again. The cost of these remedies ranges from peanuts to pricey, so depending on your budget and your desire to banish that scent with minimal effort, there’s a product out there that will meet your needs.

Below are some easy ways to keep the dog smells at bay in your home:

• Vacuum dog beds once a week.
• Wash dog beds every other week.
• Vacuum floors twice a week depending on the type of dog and its shedding pattern.
• Wash hard floors like tile and vinyl with a strong cleaning solution and very hot water.
• Use a cover on any furniture that dogs are allowed on and wash the cover weekly.
• Use an air purifier
• Use an odor neutralizing gel
• Use a neutralizing spray
• Sprinkle baking soda, a natural odor eliminator, on your furniture or carpet and allowing it to sit overnight is a great first step to neutralize dog smells. Plus, it’s completely safe for your fur baby.
• Spray areas where dogs lay with vodka

Source – realtor.com