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From:Granite City,IL
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posted 09-02-2003 08:05 PM         

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I need help.
problem 1.
I have a 4 year pit that smells so bad. I give her a bath atleast once a month but it doesnt seem to help. She has my whole house smelling like wet dog all the time, and dont let her go out side after a bath, its like she never had one (and I watcher her to make sure she isnt rolling around on the ground).
problem 2
Has anyone had any luck with keeping a hard headed dog off the furniture?
She get disciplinded evey day but she still get on the furniture while im out. When we go to work our living room looks like an obstacle course with chairs and clothes baskets on the couch, and the way my furniture smells is just sick.
Does anyone have any suggestions before my wife tries to get rid of my dog?
Thanks

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posted 09-02-2003 11:31 PM         

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Have you taken your dog to the vet? An infection of some sort ie - of the mouth could be causing a foul odor or a perhaps an anal gland problem? Please take her to the vet for a check up.

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posted 09-03-2003 03:54 PM         

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Its not her breath that smells its her whole body, but do you think that could still be the cause of the smell?

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From:Allagash, Maine USA
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posted 09-03-2003 11:24 PM         

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Like Jas said.. get your dog to the vet.. It could be a number of reasons.. some dogs have skin disorders as they get older, mouth infections, anal sac issues, it can be ear infections, all of these things would cause your dog to smell regardless of how often you washed it. Look into his/her ears for lots of wax (black-brown color) funny smells coming from all these areas, either way if you do not smell anything, take the dog to the vet anyhow. Does your dog go outside unattended.?? Mine had an issue with rolling in other dogs feces and dead animals. As far as the furniture problem, try sour apple spray. Most dogs hate the smell as well as taste (if it is chewing as well) and will not bother going around it. You can get a spray that is a bit more expensive-- Stay Off! is the name but I do not find it as affective. Sour apple spray has worked charms in the past for me.. Good luck.. let us know what the vet says!!

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posted 09-04-2003 07:52 PM         

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Thanks for the reply.
Where do you get the sour apple from? Is it somthing they'll have at a place like pets mart?

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posted 09-06-2003 08:34 AM         

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You can find it just about anywhere really.. Pet Smart, Petco, Pet Express any of the online pet stores, any petstore would carry it.. Just ask them.. Or tell them your situation and they would maybe have something that works the same. I know some dogs will not react to sour apple. Like Saige and Jekkyl my two Pitbull's.. they love to eat sour apples so I don't even try it in fear that they lick the color off of the furniture..lol. However, there are other things. They have all kinds of training aides to help with this issue, just ask someone at your pet store and they will tell you what is most commonly bought and most effective. Good luck!

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From:Chattanooga, TN, USA
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posted 03-19-2004 05:56 PM         

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As for the getting on furniture - you should try crate training. I works wonders. Besides, no APBT should ever be left unattended. Not to offend, just me .02.

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posted 03-19-2004 06:09 PM         

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This is only my persona opinion, but maybe diet has something to do with the order. Poor quality dog food makes a dog have a "doggie odor". Also if you feed a lot of tables scraps, will make a dog's body and breath smell. As far as furniture goes, designate a place for your dog to be other than your furniture, but where it can be near to you. Been there and done that. They will catch on because they want nothing more than to please you. But look into what you're feeding your dog, and if it is of good quality, take her to the vet and see if there's an under lying problem. Let us know what you find out. Knowledge is king and we don't know nearly enough.

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