How Do You Stop Dogs Fouling A Yard?
Few things can cause more discord between neighbors than when one allows their dog to use another’s yard as its own personal bathroom. Although you may feel justified to do differently, discouraging your neighbor’s dog from doing this should be done kindly and diplomatically whenever possible. Try having a friendly talk with your neighbor. It’s possible they aren’t aware that the dog is causing problems and that they’ll remedy the situation right away. Approach them as if you’re sure they don’t know about it, not in an accusatory way, and you’re more likely to get a better result. Determine the times of day that the dog has a tendency to visit your yard. Plan to put the sprinkler on at those times to deter the dog. Most will want to avoid getting wet. Try some of the commercially available repellents, but realize this will only work if the dog defecates in the same general area (like your flower beds). Typically made up of different peppers, they are available in granulated and spray f
