Lawns and Dogs

Lawns and dogs

Lawns and dogs Isn’t it annoying to have your beautifully maintained lawn desecrated by urine burns, faeces and digging? You don’t have to put up with it! Here are a few simple ideas on how to tackle your doggie problems.

If it’s your dog that’s causing the headaches then the solution is an easy one:

Train your dog to wee in a special out-of-the-way spot. Using normal dog training techniques you can establish a new routine within a few weeks. You could build a dog urinal: a pole in the ground surrounded by a small area of gravel. Some dog owners have even put in an imitation fire hydrant!
Burns on the lawn are caused by alkaline urine. It is possible to reduce alkalinity by giving your dog a few tablespoons of tomato juice every day. Tomato juice is acidic and should neutralise the dog’s urine.
Dogs love to dig! Don’t try to stop them or you’ll just create a frustrated dog. Try setting up a "dig zone", preferably fenced off, and teach your dog to use it.

A training aid such as KEEP OFF dog and cat deterrent will be a great help to change behaviour patterns. If you are bothered by visiting dogs and cats then this is definitely your best approach. KEEP OFF has been specially developed for the job. It contains a very strong "perfume" which interferes with the animal’s sense of smell. It makes dogs and cats hate the smell of your garden!

When using dog deterrents, persistence is the key to success. Remember that it requires a special effort to change bad habits into good habits. Use the deterrent sparingly and repeatedly as directed on the product label. Each dog has it’s own personality and will react differently to training and deterrents. Some dogs will respond immediately. Others, like puppies and older dogs, may take as long as 4 weeks to train.