[BobbieW]

My dog recently started rolling in poop. Not his own poop, but other animal’s poop he finds outside. This is not something I can let happen. I’ve been very careful not to let him do it after the first couple of times, but I cannot quite get the stinky smell off him. I have given him several baths with oatmeal dog shampoo and brushed his teeth, but there is still a faint odor of poo. How can I get this poopy smell off him for good?

[Myname5james]

Try a vinegar rinse or enzymatic shampoo.

[BullyBabe]

You are going to need a few baths to get the smell out fully. My pup does this sometimes. I first give him a warm bath with baking soda. Then, a repeat bath with oatmeal dog shampoo. For really bad smells, I’ve used a paste of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap. This leaves the coat feeling dry but gets the poop smell out.

[BobbieW]

Thanks for the suggestions. Thankfully he has stopped doing this so much, and I have also started really scouting out the area I let him walk and play for any poo first. Both vinegar and the baking soda paste worked. I also like the oatmeal shampoo; it keeps his coat soft and smells nice.

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