While love for our furry friends outweighs their odor, we can’t expect guests to ignore bad smells. To help pet owners always be guest-ready, Febreze schooled attendees on the importance of proper #Petiquette when hosting friends and family. The event included the participation of actress and “Dancing with the Stars” champion Rumer Willis, TV personality and Skinnygirl founder Bethenny Frankel, and etiquette expert Thomas P. Farley (a.k.a Mister Manners).

Class was officially in session at The Febreze School of #Petiquette for pet owners who want to keep their homes pet odor-free. Febreze boasts a line of products with freshness capabilities that range from ridding of pet odors and tackling sweat stink to decorating the home with scent and freshening on the go.

Renowned etiquette expert Thomas P. Farley (a.k.a Mister Manners) and actress Rumer Willis attend the event to educate pet owners on the importance of always being guest ready

TV personality and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel and her dog Cookie

HOMBRE correspondent and Kristiansand New York CEO Britt Hovde Ross wih her lovely Benji at The Febreze School of #Petiquette

Actress Rumer Willis and her dog Delilah

Important lessons from the FEBREZE PETIQUETTE CURRICULUM

COZY COUCH
Some of us have a hard time keeping pets off the hard-to-wash upholstered furniture… So if your German shepherd thinks he’s a lap dog and likes to cuddle up next to you, keep Febreze Fabric Refresher handy to instantly remove his dog smell from the couch fabric and pillows.

CARPOOLING KENNEL
Dogs love car rides. But while they are propping their head out the window, enjoying the rush of wind through their fur, they may also be ensuring your otherwise tidy car smells like a kennel. Keep your ride fresh for your carpool pals by attaching a Febreze Car Vent Clip to your air vent for continuous odor removal.

BOXING MATCH 
Scoop out your cat’s litter box regularly as needed, and empty, scrub and refill it with fresh kitty litter weekly. Keeping to this schedule will reduce the gross-out factor for your guests while also keeping Socrates in fine fettle. In between cleanings, ensure the area near the litter box smells is odor-free and fresh with Febreze Air Effects.

THE BRUSH-UP 
Pets can undergo an elevated amount of shedding in the spring and fall, even if you brush them once a day as recommended. And, leaving your guests covered in fur is a #Petiquette faux pas. Consider purchasing a vacuum with a good air filter that is made specifically for addressing pet hair and dander. After vacuuming, give your carpet and upholstery a spritz with Febreze Fabric Refresher to tackle the odors trapped deep in the fabric and leave behind a light, fresh scent.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS 
When Jake’s got to go, he’s got to go! Even if it’s pouring rain and you have guests arriving at any moment. After he comes in from the rain, give your kitchen and areas where guests will gather a few sprays of Febreze Air Effects to eliminate the soggy smell of wet dog and leave behind a light, fresh scent.

EXCITEMENT OVERLOAD 
We do our best to house train but occasional accidents are bound to happen. If Fido has an accident in the house (a little too excited for Aunt Polly to arrive, perhaps?), first clean the area and then use Febreze Air Effects to not just mask, but truly eliminate any lingering odors.

IT’S NOT JUST YOUR PETS, AFTER ALL
Though Sunny, your daughter-in-law’s dachshund, may be a regular guest in your dwelling, once the visit is over, you’ll want to freshen things up for your own family—and your next guest (whether they’re expected or not!)