How can I keep dogs away from my lawn?

Question

I live on a corner lot and, while we are in a fairly nice suburb neighborhood, there is lots of people walking their dogs on my street and leaving you know what behind. Actually my lawn appears to be the neighborhood peeing/pooping spot (also have a street light on my lawn).

Building a fence between the street and my lawn is not an option. I don't know who the dog owners are and rarely catch them "in action". I just see the results when I get back to work and when I leave for work in the morning. I usually have to make an "inspection" before cutting my lawn to see if it is safe to walk on.

The situation irritates me to no end but I don't know what to do. I have heard about stuff you spray/sprinkle on your lawn but apparently, it is of limited effect and has to be redone every time it rains (expensive I guess).

Would someone know if the Bird - X YardGard Pest Repellent works? Where can it be found in Canada (Ottawa area)?

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

if got the time a small fence and rose bushes all around the fence

Answer 2

i know this sounds really stupid and might not be a good yard decoration, but i have a book that lists solutions for everything in your yard. Put banana peels where you don't want the dogs to go potty. According to this book, dogs find the scent of banana disgusting. It's also a plant food for roses.
Another thing you can do is send out a letter to all the people who have dogs in the area and ask them to please not allow their dogs to poop on your lawn unless they're going to help clean it up. Also, this might be a lot of work and i don't know how it works, but there is a mix called doggone dogs tonic......
2 cloves of garlic, 2 small onions, 1 jalapeno, 1 tbsp of cayenne pepper 1 tbsp of hot sauce 1 tbsp of chili powder 1 tbsp of liquid dish soap and 1 qt of warm water.
chop the garlic, onions and pepper finely and combine with the other ingredients. Let it marinate for 24 hours, strain through a cheese cloth or old panty hose and sprinkle on any areas where the dogs are a problem.
any way, good luck and i hope something works out for you.

Answer 3

They actually make a motion sensitive water hose. Dogs hate water sprayed on them and thie sensor causes a spurt of water when the dog gets within its range. They can be found at your local Lowe's or other Garden center.

Take a day off work with a super soaker filled with ice water would be the more adventurous approach. I can't be sure of the longevity of the effects, however,

Answer 4

I feel for you. I am in the exact same situation . to make matters worse, I live across the street from a city park. So you can imagine the foot traffic. I put in a corner garden with a small fence around it.(its helped a little) I was also thinking of putting some sort of artsy poop bag holder so maybe the inconsiderate as*holes will clean up their doggy's doo.

Answer 5

Well I heard this works for cats, but it might also work for dogs. We sprinkle ground Cayenne Pepper around the perimeters or in the areas we don't want them to bloop.

Answer 6

Try a little humor. Make a 'fake' tombstone and engrave or paint it with words similar to this..."Here lies "FIDO"..the last dog to do his duty on my lawn..... You can also make a second fake tombstone and simple state 'who's dog is next'.

It's amazing how humor works and dog owners seem to catch on very quickly.

Answer 7

Pee on the dog. Give 'em a taste of their own medicine.

Answer 8

dog and rabbit chaser , found in home centers (its a mix of dry blood )

Answer 9

u can have a gun with u it always works