what is the most inexpensive way to deter dogs from defacating on lawns?

Question

it is neighbor's dogs that mess my lawn. cannot put up fence, it;s a condo.
the idea of moth balls is interesting, does that really work?????????
thanks

Answer 1

That's where they are suppose to go! Why would you want to deter your dog from that?

ADD:
Since it's your neighbors dog, why don't you have a talk with your neighbor? If that does not help, I heard others resort to more drastic measures such as putting it in a paper bag on their doorstep with a note that reads "You forgot something" or "A gift for you" or "This was left at my house by mistake".

Answer 2

Could you be a bit more specific - is it your dog? In that case, take him for a long walk every day and praise him when he poops (and pick it up!) After a such few lessons he'll get the message and you can get into your summer clothes again ;-)
If it's neighbours' dogs, first of all fix the fence, and if the problem persists have a friendly word at first, you can always get tougher. If it's open-plan gardens and strays are fouling it, call the dog warden. If it comes to getting tough, have photo or video evidence - and stay polite, it's always best!

Answer 3

When you see it happen, go speak to the owner and politely ask them to clean it up. If it is from a loose dog, call the animal control. Other than that, a fence would be the best way. I once had a neighbor who let her dog loose every night. He would poo in my yard and tear up the neighbors lawn. One night, I caught the dog in the act and went and told the neighbor to please clean up the dogs poo. And I told her, the dog was not supposed to be running loose, but since he was, if she didnt clean up after him I would put his poo on her lawn every morning. she was not happy with me, but I put up with it for a long time, and have 3 dogs of my own. The dog never went on my lawn again, and she stopped letting him loose at night. Good luck

Answer 4

Scatter moth balls on the lawn. Dogs and cats don't care for the smell and steer away from them.

Answer 5

Put up a fence?
I dont think there is anything you can do besides physical separation, or training it to go on a separate part of the property using operant conditioning.

Answer 6

Is this other dogs on your lawn or your dog on your lawn? If its other dogs turn on the sprinkler. If its your dog- where should they go on the carpet?

Answer 7

My neighbor has a fake tombstone on her lawn. It reads "Here lies the last dog that S*it on my lawn." Since she put it up, she has had no poop on her lawn.

Answer 8

photograph the culprit, and call the police. People are required to clean up after their dogs.

Answer 9

Call the police

Answer 10

Put up a fence so it won't do that.