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Gennies · 03-25-2009, 05:16 PM

I bath Barley once a week. However, I've noticed within two days he has a musky / doggy odor that comes back. I want him to smell as good as he looks, and have purchased shampoos that alledge they will help control odor longer (etc), and have purchased odor controling mists, but they don't work more than a day.

Does anyone else had this issue? What did you do to resolve it?

I've seen that several use Minksheen, but some warn that it's overly "old lady" purfumey. So I wonder if anyone's found something else that works? Please, I'm at a loss on what to try next.

MizMaRLeysMoM86 · 03-25-2009, 05:34 PM

I looked online and ordered some "doggy cologne" they have some really good deals.. like 5 bucks. I haven't recieved mine yet ( just ordered it a week ago ) but you can always shop around on line and read the customer reviews. Good luck!

Amazon.com: Synergy Pooch Scents Canine Cologne...

Moses · 03-25-2009, 05:46 PM

before my boy was fixed I bathed him weekly. Now I only bathe him every other week. I have never had a problem with him having a bad smell unless I went weeks without a bathe.

LilMissy · 03-25-2009, 05:50 PM

I bath Missy every 5-7 days. By the 7th day she is STINKY. I think it's the homecooking or teething. I haven't quite narrowed it down yet. But when I fed her RAW she didn't stink at all!

Robin Lodal · 03-25-2009, 06:28 PM

My babies get a bath every 2 weeks. Usually at the week mark, they get a "refreshing" which consists of a grooming spray, detangler, etc to help keep them smelling good. I use baby wipes on Max every day to keep him smelling good as well. We haven't had any bad smells since I have been using the baby wipes every day and grooming spray 1-2x a week.

Sweet Apple · 03-25-2009, 06:33 PM

I bathe Apple every 10 days, however, on the 8th day I seem to be counting back to when I bathed her last lol...It's not, at all, a bad smell, she's just not "fresh as a daisy", and I know it's about time...I wouldn't mind bathing her more often, but I think about her skin, and stretch it out to 10 days....
Maggie & Apple

xoxoxo

ILoVeEMiNnie · 03-25-2009, 06:34 PM

I Bathe Bingo every other week I shampoo and Conditoner him and the smell last long also when I apply the Shampoo I let it sit in his hair for about 10 minutes before I take it off and than I place the coditioner and let it sit in for a couple of Minutes and he smells pretty all the time I also heard they sell dog perfumes but it dont make sense to spray them with perfume if they stink only when they smell good to give them a extra boost of beautiful smell

hope this helps

cindymeador · 03-25-2009, 06:34 PM

I bath my babies every 2 weeks if you don't they start smelling. I know other people who bath theirs every week.

Britster · 03-25-2009, 06:34 PM

Eh usually every 7-10 days. It depends on what he's been into and how messy he is!

flgurl69 · 03-25-2009, 06:43 PM

I bathe my 2 once a week. I use Pet Silk Rainforest shampoo, conditioner, leave in conditioner and then follow up with Pet Silk Rainforest cologne a few days later. I do wash Bella's face in between baths. Although I bathe both babies at the same time, my larger dog Chloe, a maltese mix, will start to smell doggy a lot sooner than Bella.

Luckys Momma · 03-25-2009, 06:59 PM

I bath Lucky once every 2 weeks since his hair is short now. When it was longer I bathed him once a week. I use oatmeal shampoo on him. Every now and then I use the petsilk shampoo and conditioner. The petsilk cologne smells so good but it seems to bother him when I would put it on him so I quit. I think the smell is to strong for him.

megansmomma · 03-25-2009, 07:12 PM

Bath time is once a week on Sunday at my house. After their bath I then use 1 tsp of Neutrogena Bath Oil in a very large glass of warm water and do not rinse. You do have to be very careful not to use too much of the bath oil or their hair will look flat. They spell great for the entire week.

By far this is the best thing that I have ever tried on them. Not only does it make their coats smell great but it also helps with tangles and knots. I totally doubted this would work the first time I tried it but I swear by it now. I NEVER have a stinky pup anymore and they actually look shiny!

annamalyssa · 03-25-2009, 07:15 PM

I think once a week is great, I bathe Gucci once a week , Every Monday to be exact.. Right now it's been 2.5 weeks but he's getting a bath tonight (we just moved so that was a LOOOONNNGGGG Process and his bath was just not in the cards as I was way tired).

He has never had an issue with smelling bad though, Well now he is getting there lol .. but 2.5 weeks and no bath is a stinkin long time for him.

I wonder with your baby, if it could maybe be a food issue or something? have you ever researched his food and seen if there are any complaints about odor from others that feed the same? Sometimes, their food or skin problems or just overall health problems can cause odor from the fur or breath.

nanahas3 · 03-25-2009, 10:50 PM

I bathe Laddy once a week with minksheen because his Daddy thinks he needs to be allowed outside with him to play in the grass and leaves all the time. in between I spray him with a conditioning cologne because when he comes inside he has the sheewwwwy doggy smell. I have also noticed since I started him on Missing Link that he doesnt get nearly as smelly and his coat is so much shinier and softer.

shannonroselive · 03-25-2009, 11:09 PM

Curly gets a bath about every 4th day or so but not because she stinks, it's because that's when my allergies seem to kick in. The only time she's ever stunk? stank? stinkeded? LOL was once when she was running around outside like a mad man and got into some mess.

03-25-2009, 05:16 PM	#1
Gennies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,865	How often do you bath your Yorkie? I bath Barley once a week. However, I've noticed within two days he has a musky / doggy odor that comes back. I want him to smell as good as he looks, and have purchased shampoos that alledge they will help control odor longer (etc), and have purchased odor controling mists, but they don't work more than a day. Does anyone else had this issue? What did you do to resolve it? I've seen that several use Minksheen, but some warn that it's overly "old lady" purfumey. So I wonder if anyone's found something else that works? Please, I'm at a loss on what to try next. __________________ Gennie, mommy to my two loves: Bambi & Bijou

03-25-2009, 05:46 PM	#3
Moses Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Morrisville, NC Posts: 1,184 Blog Entries: 1	before my boy was fixed I bathed him weekly. Now I only bathe him every other week. I have never had a problem with him having a bad smell unless I went weeks without a bathe. __________________ Nikki Moses Moses' Page Mommy lubs you very much!!

03-25-2009, 05:50 PM	#4
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	I bath Missy every 5-7 days. By the 7th day she is STINKY. I think it's the homecooking or teething. I haven't quite narrowed it down yet. But when I fed her RAW she didn't stink at all! __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

03-25-2009, 06:28 PM	#5
Robin Lodal ♥ Love My Furbabies ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East of the Mississippi River! ;) Posts: 2,183	My babies get a bath every 2 weeks. Usually at the week mark, they get a "refreshing" which consists of a grooming spray, detangler, etc to help keep them smelling good. I use baby wipes on Max every day to keep him smelling good as well. We haven't had any bad smells since I have been using the baby wipes every day and grooming spray 1-2x a week. __________________ ~ Robin ,Max, Molly, Dozer& kitties, Toby & Lucy RIP - Ginger, Abby, Conway, &Simon

03-25-2009, 06:34 PM	#7
ILoVeEMiNnie Currently Suspended! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bronx Ny Posts: 94 Blog Entries: 1	I Bathe Bingo every other week I shampoo and Conditoner him and the smell last long also when I apply the Shampoo I let it sit in his hair for about 10 minutes before I take it off and than I place the coditioner and let it sit in for a couple of Minutes and he smells pretty all the time I also heard they sell dog perfumes but it dont make sense to spray them with perfume if they stink only when they smell good to give them a extra boost of beautiful smell hope this helps Last edited by ILoVeEMiNnie; 03-25-2009 at 06:35 PM.

03-25-2009, 05:34 PM	#2
MizMaRLeysMoM86 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Misawa AB, Japan Posts: 582	I looked online and ordered some "doggy cologne" they have some really good deals.. like 5 bucks. I haven't recieved mine yet ( just ordered it a week ago ) but you can always shop around on line and read the customer reviews. Good luck! Amazon.com: Synergy Pooch Scents Canine Cologne...

03-25-2009, 06:33 PM	#6
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	I bathe Apple every 10 days, however, on the 8th day I seem to be counting back to when I bathed her last lol...It's not, at all, a bad smell, she's just not "fresh as a daisy", and I know it's about time...I wouldn't mind bathing her more often, but I think about her skin, and stretch it out to 10 days.... Maggie & Apple xoxoxo

03-25-2009, 06:34 PM	#8
cindymeador Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 73	Bath Time I bath my babies every 2 weeks if you don't they start smelling. I know other people who bath theirs every week. __________________ Cindy

03-25-2009, 06:34 PM	#9
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Eh usually every 7-10 days. It depends on what he's been into and how messy he is! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

03-25-2009, 06:43 PM	#10
flgurl69 <3 My Little Bella Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 2,143	I bathe my 2 once a week. I use Pet Silk Rainforest shampoo, conditioner, leave in conditioner and then follow up with Pet Silk Rainforest cologne a few days later. I do wash Bella's face in between baths. Although I bathe both babies at the same time, my larger dog Chloe, a maltese mix, will start to smell doggy a lot sooner than Bella. __________________ Official Member of The cRaZy Club Love all, trust a few. Do wrong to none. William Shakespeare

03-25-2009, 06:59 PM	#11
Luckys Momma His ♥beat at my feet Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: WV Posts: 537	I bath Lucky once every 2 weeks since his hair is short now. When it was longer I bathed him once a week. I use oatmeal shampoo on him. Every now and then I use the petsilk shampoo and conditioner. The petsilk cologne smells so good but it seems to bother him when I would put it on him so I quit. I think the smell is to strong for him. __________________ Lucky Member of the Sweetheart Club

03-25-2009, 07:12 PM	#12
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Bath time is once a week on Sunday at my house. After their bath I then use 1 tsp of Neutrogena Bath Oil in a very large glass of warm water and do not rinse. You do have to be very careful not to use too much of the bath oil or their hair will look flat. They spell great for the entire week. By far this is the best thing that I have ever tried on them. Not only does it make their coats smell great but it also helps with tangles and knots. I totally doubted this would work the first time I tried it but I swear by it now. I NEVER have a stinky pup anymore and they actually look shiny! __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

03-25-2009, 07:15 PM	#13
annamalyssa BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 1,318	I think once a week is great, I bathe Gucci once a week , Every Monday to be exact.. Right now it's been 2.5 weeks but he's getting a bath tonight (we just moved so that was a LOOOONNNGGGG Process and his bath was just not in the cards as I was way tired). He has never had an issue with smelling bad though, Well now he is getting there lol .. but 2.5 weeks and no bath is a stinkin long time for him. I wonder with your baby, if it could maybe be a food issue or something? have you ever researched his food and seen if there are any complaints about odor from others that feed the same? Sometimes, their food or skin problems or just overall health problems can cause odor from the fur or breath.

03-25-2009, 10:50 PM	#14
nanahas3 ♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,290	I bathe Laddy once a week with minksheen because his Daddy thinks he needs to be allowed outside with him to play in the grass and leaves all the time. in between I spray him with a conditioning cologne because when he comes inside he has the sheewwwwy doggy smell. I have also noticed since I started him on Missing Link that he doesnt get nearly as smelly and his coat is so much shinier and softer.

03-25-2009, 11:09 PM	#15
shannonroselive Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Where ever the wind blows! Posts: 612	Curly gets a bath about every 4th day or so but not because she stinks, it's because that's when my allergies seem to kick in. The only time she's ever stunk? stank? stinkeded? LOL was once when she was running around outside like a mad man and got into some mess.