Is it possible to buy deodorant for dogs, something to make them smell nice? Baira comes to the stables with me everyday and comes home stinking!!! I can't bath her everyday and I wondered if there is anything I can spray on her to make her smell better.

Have you tried the waterless shampoos?  Here is a link to one: www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm

These work pretty good and don't take as long a full bath.

Another option is this homemade baking soda and lavendar powder.  I haven't tried this, but it should work and is harmless to the dog. You might want to make a little larger quantity for a shorthair.

1)      Sift the baking soda and the lavender into a bowl to combine. Apply the powder to your dog's coat a teaspoon at a time, working it through the fur to the skin. Let the powder sit on the dog for 10 to 15 minutes.

2)      Groom the dog with the brush, removing the majority of the powder from its coat.

3)      Run a baby wipe over the dog's fur to remove any remaining baking soda mixture. Avoid the dog's face and eyes.

4)      Repeat this procedure once a month, if necessary.

Things you will need:

• 2 tbsp. baking soda
• Pinch of ground dried lavender
• Sifter
• Brush
• Baby wipes
• Glass jar, like a baby food jar

excellent, thank-you. I hate levender though, any other smell I can use?