Is there any way to keep my lawn from dying when the dog pees on it?

Question

Everytime my dogs pees the grass dies. Is there an specific type that won't die from dog pee? I live in S. Carolina.

Answer 1

Everytime he/she pees, spray the area down with a hose. Thats what we do.

Answer 2

I agree with these answers. All types of turf and shrubs are susceptible to urine injury. When I worked in the lawn care industry, many homeowners would ask the same question, and I would tell them they can either get rid of the dog or water in the spots! If you can train your dog to go in a certain are, that is even better!!

The lawn will recover but as long as you supply the lawn what it needs, the recover process should go well!

I think the only grass that will not die from being peed on is AstroTurf!!

Answer 3

well I gave this question an in depth answer all ready but YAHOO must have thought the word Dog P.. was obscene.
Quick answer is Dog ...produces nitrogen that plus the chemical fertilizers produce an over abundance of nitrogen . Desert Yucca fed to the dogs in treat form , along with the water answers helps control the nitrogen problem.
Google Doctors Foster & Smith of Wisconsin, Lawn Guard.

Answer 4

I have found watering it down only makes more grass die. I think there is a pill you can give the dog. I have the same problem. new house, thousands spent on st. augustine with fertilizer and care, and neighbors dog keeps killing my grass. frustrating

Answer 5

I've taught my dog to go in a certain area (under the pine trees) where the grass doesn't grow anyway. Female dogs especially will 'burn' the grass with their urine. Good luck! ;)

Answer 6

I would try hosing the area down ALOT and frequently. The ammonia in the pee is killing the lawn, so if you water it down and it might not kill it.

Answer 7

add lyme and water