Animal Smell Neutralizer?

[calgal007]

Can anyone give me suggestions for neutralizing dog smell naturally? My darling doggie rubs herself against the upholstered furniture. Other people have suggested "Febreeze", but that kind of odor-masking, fragranced stuff isn't really a good fit in my home. I'll use it if I have to, but I'd like to get suggestions for something I might spray on the upholstered furniture and carpet to just neutralize the doggie scent. I use a lot of essential oil/filtered water in my home, but I'd like to neutralize, not just cover up the doggie smell.
I do bathe her, but let's face it, she's a dog and she smells like a dog.

[EmsMom]

I use Bac-Out (available at health food stores in laundry detergent section) for many odors including cat urine and it works very well. For furniture you might dilute it a little and use a spray bottle. It has a citrus-y scent that dissipates. Mostly I use it on for stains and smells before they go in the wash but I have used it on carpet straight and it works quite well! Baking soda sprinkled and vacuumed up also works for some smells. I love pets even with all their stinky smells!

[calgal007]

Thanks for the tip about Bac Out! I'll try it. I did sprinkle baking soda on the carpet and then vacuumed it up. It did a respectable job on the smell. This doggie brings my son so much joy that I can't complain about her small odor problem. . . Thanks again.

[countrymom]

enzyme cleaner= odorless

You can also buy a liquid enzyme cleaner at a pet store-- it's targeted at urine smell removal- but works for anything. It is odorless which I like and works pretty well. On fabric I think it'd be very effective-- can't remember name of it- but pet store would know. Just put it in spray bottle & you're set.