{"id":5140,"date":"2019-02-22T11:09:21","date_gmt":"2019-02-22T11:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?p=5140"},"modified":"2025-06-18T21:54:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T20:54:13","slug":"why-does-my-labrador-smell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/why-does-my-labrador-smell\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Dog Smell – And What Can I Do About It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Labradors have quite a distinctive smell. Visitors from dog-free homes will notice it immediately they enter your house. Even if you are no longer aware of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo what?\u201d you may say. \u201cWhat\u2019s a bit of body odor between friends?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And it is true that it is your home, \u00a0and it\u2019s up to you what it smells like. \u00a0Indeed, regular visitors will also get used to the odor and may hardly notice it after a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But why is it that some Labs are a bit smellier than others,\u00a0 and can you actually do anything about it? \u00a0Let\u2019s have a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Labrador\u2019s natural fur odor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bred to work in and around water, Labradors have a dense double coat with an oily outer layer which offers almost perfect waterproofing.  These oils in your dog\u2019s fur are part of the source of his distinctive doggy smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can reduce your dog\u2019s body odour by bathing him with shampoo (just making him wet won\u2019t really help),  but this will interfere with your dog\u2019s ability to keep himself warm whilst swimming, as it  disrupts his oily waterproofing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bathing is therefore best confined to the summer, and to those occasions when your dog has decided to smear himself in something unpleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rolling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Labradors love rolling in strong smelling substances which people find disgusting.\u00a0 Dead animals,\u00a0 and fox poo are favourites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you walk in places with a lot of public access, your dog may also find discarded nappies and other sources of human faeces with which to decorate himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is perfectly normal canine behaviour and you\u2019ll need to get to work with the garden hose to get the worst off, when you get home. \u00a0And then decide whether or not you need to bring out the shampoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Labs are more determined ‘rollers’ than others. And after a while you’ll be able to spot the signs. Very often the dog will sniff the ground intensely, then drop one shoulder just before they start to roll. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you polish up your recall and take some good treats on your walks, you just might be able to intervene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other times you’ll be too busy admiring the view or chatting to a friend. But hey, that’s life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dead hair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The hair that Labradors shed in small quantities all year around, and in large quantities whilst moulting is another source of odor.\u00a0 Both on the dog, and in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular vacuuming and using a\u00a0de-shedding tool<\/a>\u00a0on your dog will help to reduce the smell. We’ll talk a bit more about that below. You can also check out my article: Shedding again? How to cope with all that hair!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anal glands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you notice a strong and rather fishy smell coming from your Labrador,  this is not part of his normal \u2018Labrador\u2019 smell,  but is probably due to an anal gland problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The anal glands are located either side of your dogs anus, and are normally emptied regularly during defaecation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your dog\u2019s stools are too soft,  these glands can become overfull and even blocked.  And you may notice the unpleasant fishy smell in addition to your dog\u2019s attempts to relieve his discomfort by scooting around on his bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A trip to your veterinarian is in order,\u00a0 and you\u2019ll need to take a look at your dog\u2019s diet to ensure that the problem doesn\u2019t recur.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How to get rid of dog smell in your home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll take a look at a few things you can do to keep your home smelling fresh and clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1 Grooming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you have dealt with any medical issues that are causing your dog to smell, it\u2019s time to tackle the basic causes of Labrador body odor. The first is dead hair. Labradors shed in small quantities of hair all year around, and a lot whilst moulting. This is a key source of odor – both on the dog and in your home – because shed dog hair is surprisingly smelly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily grooming is a great way to help minimise this problem. Unless the weather is terrible, you\u2019ll want to do this outside as it generates a lot of \u2018floating\u2019 hair around the dog. Using a de-shedding tool*<\/a>(paid link)<\/span> on your Lab when he is shedding will help to reduce the smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"Check out our article on shedding for tools and tips<\/a>. You need to be careful with these tools as they can damage your dog\u2019s coat if used too enthusiastically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have removed the dead hair, a good quality dog shampoo will help get your dog smelling sweet again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many dog-owners are saying that applying coconut oil to your dog\u2019s coat keeps it odor-free and shiny. Not much research<\/a> has been done in this area and most of the reported benefits are from dog owners themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is some evidence that coconut oil has some action against germs when applied to the skin. And it can\u2019t do any harm – so if you want to, give it a try to see if helps your dog. As you know, dog hair doesn’t stay on your dog. So the next step would be to rid your home of loose dog hair<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 Vacuuming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The next step is to vacuum your home very frequently to get rid of any hair that you miss during your daily grooming sessions. Remember to clean your vacuum regularly.  If the air it blows out smells doggy, wash those parts that you can and replace the filter when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3 Air fresheners and filters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once the hair problem is under control you should see a big improvement in general Labrador body odor in your home. If you’re still unhappy then you can try out a doggy deodorant*<\/a>(paid link)<\/span> that you spray on your dog’s fur (though arguably your dog won’t approve).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"Less offensive to your dog are natural charcoal air purifying bags*<\/a>(paid link)<\/span>. You simply place these in the room and they help to absorb unpleasant smells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"Another option is to purchase a free-standing automatic release air freshener*<\/a>(paid link)<\/span>. Or an air freshener that you plug into a socket* <\/a>(paid link)<\/span>in the rooms that your dog spends the most time in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"And a final option, is an electric air filter*<\/a>(paid link)<\/span>. I own one – not for dog smells but because it helps to reduce dust and I have a dust mite allergy. But it leaves a room smelling very clean too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note: there are affiliate links in this article, and we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on them. This does not affect the price you pay.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bottom line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you can treat anal gland problems, and go to battle with shed hair, if you keep any breed of gun dog,\u00a0 you cannot ever completely eradicate the doggy smell from your home. Visitors from dog-free homes will always be able to tell that you have a Labrador. \u00a0A certain amount of odor is simply par for the course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However,\u00a0 there is no need to put up with a really stinky dog,\u00a0 and an occasional bath when he gets really smelly,\u00a0 together with daily attention to clearing up hair, will go a long way to keeping your home from smelling like a kennels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How about you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you love or hate your dog\u2019s smell?  And what are your tips for keeping your home smelling fresh?  Share in the comments box below<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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