I need recommendations

[hannah239]

I have an 8 month old golden doodle but he looks just like a golden retriever. He sheds like one. My house is 90% carpet and he gets bathes regularly. I cannot for the life of me get dirty dog smell out of my home. I wash any plush toys he has, I have numerous wall plug ins, I’ve tried air sanitizer, deep cleaning my carpets, using baking powder on my carpets and vacuuming it up… is there a specific god shampoo y’all recommend or cleaning products or just plain advice? I know many dog owners whose homes smell great. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. TIA!

 

[cathya]

@hannah239 Not many doodle owners like to hear this but, as a groomer…

Shave them down.

Their combination of coat is not self-cleaning like that of a golden or a shepherd. It sponges in water and grime that takes forever to dry. The beards get yeasty, even moldy. And if your dog has mats those too tend to remain damp for a long time, like a soaked dreadlock.

Something clean like this:

https://imgur.com/a/XZPYEhn

 

[hopesinotlost]

@cathya Fellow groomer & I agree. Neat, fairly short hair will retain much less odour. You may also consider how frequently you bath him.

 

[hannah239]

@cathya I wish I could post a picture for reference (can I?) he has straight long smooth hair

 

[hannah239]

Just like a golden retriever

 

[imjapun]

@hannah239 Get his teeth checked.

 

[hannah239]

@imjapun He just had a vet visit with complete exam last week