Commercial Dog Repellents
Store-bought dog repellents can get pricey because they need to be reapplied often. Its also expected that these products may contain harsh chemicals to make them more effective. Read the labels carefully to make sure they are safe to use around your home, especially if you have small children.
Oranges and Other Citrus Fruits
Dogs also dislike the smell of citrus, leading some homeowners to use orange, grapefruit, or lemon peels as dog repellents (for that reason, lemon ammonia can be considered a canine double whammy). While these fruit peels are natural and easy to obtain, tossing them around your front yard may appear like a garbage bag exploded, so you may want to restrict peels to your backyard, out of public view. Even then, you need to keep watch because fruit peels may draw rodents into your yard. And use any citrus with caution, as it can be somewhat toxic to dogs.
Important note: Do not use ammonia as a dog repellent. While ammonia will keep dogs away from almost anything because the smell irritates their noses, it can cause damage to their throats and stomachs if consumed. Always check with your vet before using any chemical or substance around your pets. Now Thats a Doggone Good Idea
Mans best friends may be great for companionship, but they sure can wreak havoc on gardens and upholstery. Whatever the reasons you want to keep a dog away, there are many dog repellents that are easy and cheap to make at home.
According to rover.com, a great way to stop Fido from trying to dig to China is to bury flat rocks just below the surface at noted digging spots. Or, if you have a sprinkler system, set up a motion detector to spray your pooch and run him off at the first sign of a dig.
FAQ
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What is the best homemade dog repellent?
- Use dog-repelling scents. …
- Put up a barrier around your yard. …
- Install motion-activated lawn sprinklers. …
- Buy an ultrasonic repelling device. …
- Get a poop bag dispenser. …
- Talk to your neighbor (calmly) …
- Put up signs. …
- Install security cameras.