How to Get Rid of Dog Odor in a Car. Part of the series: Housecleaning Tips & Tricks. Getting rid of dog odor in a car involves first cleaning the car out, vacuuming the carpets and seats and setting out a bowl of vinegar in the car overnight to absorb the odors. Keep a car smelling clean with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/video_4756196_get...