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Why does my dog obsessively sniff the carpet and won't relax?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | 1 year old | 2.7 lbs

How do I stop my dog from sniffing the carpet all day long, he will not lay down only when in his cage, he walks around a day sniffing the whole carpet.

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 3rd, 2018

You can try to have it cleaned professionally to see if that helps or use a product called Odoban to eliminate an odor he may be smelling. You may need to let him sniff everything out until he realizes there is nothing new and intimidating or anything changing to let him relax.

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