Dogs are man’s best friends, period. Known for their kind, loyal and loving characteristics, dogs can uplift your mood on the worst day of our lives with their indomitable spirit.  However, for homeowners who put a lot of their efforts in maintaining a front or backyard, dogs coming into the lawn and ruining its beauty can be frustrating. Unknowingly, they damage the plants and leave the lawn untidy.  

Today, we will take a look at some of the most effective remedies that will keep your furry friend off your well-maintained lawn. The blog will discuss a few natural repellents and easy tips on how-tos stop your pet, strays, or neighbor’s dogs from further damage to your lawn.

Try Spreading Baking Soda

If you are looking for a remedy that can be made at home and is low-cost, prepare a mixture of baking soda and water. In one cup of soda, put a gallon of water. Now, spread the solution around the perimeter. Repeating it at least twice a week minimizes the damage caused by dog urine. Baking soda has the property to neutralize the bad odor and create an invisible boundary for dogs. 

Make Use of Vinegar

Another cost-effective technique that stops dogs from entering your lawn is vinegar. It not only acts as a natural repellent for dogs but cats as well. Vinegar irritates dogs and on sniffing it, they turn away. You can also spray this repellant to places where the dog has urinated. However, while spreading this solution, you must be a bit cautious. Remember, vinegar is a natural herbicide that can damage vegetation if sprayed over the entire lawn. 

Plant Your Garden Smartly 

If you want to deter your neighborhood dogs from coming into your lawn naturally, you can grow a few herbs or plants in your garden. However, the list doesn’t include any plant that is toxic to dogs, just the ones that act as repellents to keep them away. 

• Lavender- Most breeds find the aromatic scent of lavender too strong and thus, avoid the places they are planted in. 
• Citronella- Citronella is known for its mosquito-repelling property. But what most people miss out is its property to deter pets. Just spray Citronella oil in areas where you don’t want dog’s interventions. 
• Plectranthus Caninus- Popularly known as scaredy-cat plant, it is yet another natural dog repellent. Animals find its odor too strong and thus, avoid coming closer to them. 

Put up a Fence

Probably the most effective way to stop the intervention of dogs is a physical barrier. Dogs mostly look for easily accessible spots and thus, putting up a fence is undoubtedly a great idea to avoid strays and dogs from the neighborhood from your lawn. In very rare cases they will skip over your lawn. On installing a fence, keep the gate closed. Also, never forget to check the holes that need to be repaired. 

Spook Dogs with a Sprinkler

One can make a dog feel unpleasant with motion-activated sprinklers on the lawn. Such sprinklers start function with the noise or movement produced by the dog. Such acts frighten off dogs and keep them wandering onto your yard. These sprinklers can be installed with ease and are known for providing around-the-clock monitoring. 

Talk with Your Neighbors 

If your neighbors’ pets are damaging your lawn, you must let them know about the issue and resolve it with communication. Keep a good relationship with your neighbor and never get indulged into unnecessary fights with your lawn problems. Most of the time, people are unaware about the wandering of their pets. Even if they are not listening to your concern, tell them that your lawn is treated for pests and these repellents can be dangerous for dogs as well. 

There are several ways to stop dogs from entering or pooping in your lawn. You can even talk to a reliable landscaper for effective solutions. If your lawn is damaged due to excessive foot traffic or urine by dogs, contact a professional landscaper to improve your lawn’s overall health and look.