How to get dog odor out of carpet?

On the carpets, bed and furniture, sprinkle baking soda liberally, using a cleaning brush to spread it around and into the fabric. Let it all sit overnight so that the baking soda has a chance to absorb the odors. read more

Dog smell in carpet comes from the oil in the fur and from the strong smelling discharge found in the anal glands at the rear end of the dog. Some people also classify dog urine smell from carpet as a dog odor, but we like to distinguish the two as being different. read more

Whether you're cleaning up after your own pet or you're moving into a new place where pets used to live, vinegar is a surefire way to get rid of any lingering pet odors in the floors or carpet. Over at Apartment Therapy, contractor John Gleeson Connolly explains how well it really works. read more

Always start with neutralizing as much of the smell as possible before the shampooing, though, or all you will be doing is creating a hybrid of dog smell and perfumed shampoo. Not a good combination. And don’t use carpet shampoo on the furniture, or you could end up with ruined and smelly furniture. read more