Dog urine can damage grass and other plants.
You may have some plants in your landscape that are toxic to dogs.
The right product for you depends on your budget and the time you want to spend on it.
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A good DIY dog repellent spray is one that is safe for the dogs and low cost for you.
Dogs don’t like the strong smell of vinegar and thus will be deterred by it.
Using white vinegar is typically the most inexpensive option, but any vinegar will do.
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However, do note that to protect your plants, stick to using it along sidewalks or pathways.
Reapply when you’re able to no longer smell it.
Oranges and Other Citrus Fruits
Dogs also dislike the smell of citrus.
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So you could use citrus essential oils or even the peels as a dog repellent.
If you want to avoid peels, lightly spritz citrus essential oil where you want to repel dogs instead.
Dog Repellent Sprays
There are numerous dog repellent sprays on the market.
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These dog repellents come in both granule and spray forms.
Havahart also offers Cat & Dog Granular Animal Repellent.
Liquid Fence
Liquid Fence works on a different principle from many other dog repellents.
It depends on the fact that dogs seek out areas with familiar smells to do their business.
Liquid Fence masks those smells.
Be sure to get the Liquid Fence specially formulated for dogs.
The smells of these products can bring in curious canines who might be interested in eating the fertilizer.
To avoid unintentionally drawing dogs to your lawn, try switching to a plant-based fertilizer.
Its smells shouldn’t be as appealing to canines.
Dog-Repellent Plants
A natural plant barrier can be effective in keeping dogs away from your yard.
Freshly planted or harvested thyme,rosemary, mint, and basil have been known to repel dogs.
They are typically safe and quiet, and they use little electricity to do the job.
Beware, though, that motion-activated gadgets can set off any time they sense motion, even human movement.
So you might not want to use them in high-traffic areas for people.
These can be found under many brand names, such as Orbit, Havahart, and Hoont.
Scarecrow sprinklers willrepel stray catsand garden pests just as surely as they will keep dogs away from your yard.
Yard Gard
Yard Gard is a safe, silent, and electronic dog repellent.
Like scarecrow sprinklers, it is effective against other pests, as well.
But unlike a scarecrow sprinkler, you have a choice of two modes.
Mount it on anoutdoor storage shed, tree, or fence near where stray dogs tend to roam.
The units typically have a plug or run on batteries.
Issuing the dogs owner a ticket is a common punishment for breaking such ordinances.
Yes, marigolds, as well as calendulas, have been known plants to keep dogs away.
They are nontoxic to dogs, so they are safe to plant.
Citrus is the most popular scent that is used to deter dogs.
Citrus is toxicto dogs, so if you suspect your dog has ingested citrus, contact your vet immediately.
