Commercial Dog Repellents
Store-bought dog repellents can get pricey because they need to be reapplied often. These products also might contain harsh chemicals. So read the labels carefully to make sure they are safe to use around your home.
Dog Repellent Sprays
There are numerous dog repellent sprays on the market. Many are meant to protect humans from dog attacks, but others are suited for yards and contain scents that dogs dont like. These dog repellents come in both granule and spray forms.
Critter Ridder is an organic dog repellent put out by the maker of Havahart traps (humane traps used to relocate live animals). Available in both granules and sprays, Critter Ridder works as a dog repellent because it gives off a smell of black pepper, which canines find offensive. Havahart also offers Cat & Dog Granular Animal Repellent. One major selling point of this product is that it is supposed to be long-lasting (up to 60 days).
Liquid Fence works on a different principle from many other dog repellents. It depends on the fact that dogs seek out areas with familiar smells to do their business. Liquid Fence masks those smells. So instead of repulsing dogs with offensive odors, this product removes the welcoming odors and helps to keep dogs from peeing and pooping in your yard. Be sure to get the Liquid Fence specially formulated for dogs.
Certain types of fertilizers can actually attract dogs, especially ones that contain bone meal, fish, and blood. The smells of these products can bring in curious canines who might be interested in eating the fertilizer.
To avoid unintentionally drawing dogs to your lawn, try switching to a plant-based fertilizer. Its smells shouldnt be as appealing to canines.
Try a Gardener’s Trick for Repelling Dogs
You can use cayenne and red pepper mix. The strong smell deters them. I have seen the exact recipe on several gardening websites. A.
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Home & Lawn Pest Control : How to Keep Dogs Out of Your Yard
With the ASPCA estimating about 75 million owned dogs in the United States, there’s no doubt that we love our furry friends! Unfortunately, not all dogs are the product of loving homes. Wild or stray dogs that roam freely can prey on livestock or family pets, become a danger to people or cause extensive damage to your property. Some may even carry the dreaded rabies virus.
Feral dogs live wherever there is habitat and a food source, most commonly in parks, under abandoned buildings and in rural wooded areas. These roving Rovers generally patrol at night and during the early morning hours.
So, what can you do about nuisance dogs that invade your property? Many areas offer trap, neuter, and adopt programs or trap, neuter, and release programs to help control the stray dog population. Your local humane league, SPCA, veterinarian, or similar organization will be happy to give you additional information about these programs and methods.
When trapping, make sure to use a live animal cage large enough to hold the dog. To entice the dog into entering the trap, use a “mouth-watering” treat like dog food, any beef product, raw chicken, or sardines. You could also light up your BBQ and cook something very fatty – bacon, tripe, or hamburger, for example, to try and bring the dog to you. Then just place a piece in the trap. The dog will find it difficult to resist something that tasty!
Once you catch the dog, be careful with it! Unfamiliar dogs may be frightened and could be dangerous to handle. Make sure to check in with your local animal control authorities or your local animal shelter for information on what to do with the animal.