It is extremely difficult to consider dogs man’s best friend when they desecrate the lawn in a very bad way. But the most important thing to consider is that the animal is doing what it naturally does and the things that its owner allows. Unfortunately, it’s extremely difficult to curb thoughtless people who allow their dogs to misbehave in someone else’s yard. Although there are certain home remedies available that can keep your neighbor’s pet out of the yard, the results are highly unpredictable. You can play with the repellents, but they only work in certain conditions.
Let’s try looking at some of the creative ways to keep the neighbor’s dog off your lawn:
be decent to your neighbors
It’s extremely difficult to stay calm when your neighbor’s dog is going to the bathroom in your yard. But the bottom line is that if you’re nice to your neighbor, he might like you back, which would go a long way to ensuring he does everything he can to stop his dog from destroying your yard. They may even pay more attention to what your dog is doing, which would ultimately benefit you.
Post signs and signals stating that your yard has been tested for skunks and raccoons
Always have signs in your yard stating that dogs and cats are not to be on the lawn/flower beds. Never say that it is dangerous because it can scare anyone. You just want dogs and cats to stay out of your yard.
Have a fluent conversation with your neighbor
Remember, dog owners are unaware of the activities their dogs are doing. You can always make them aware of piles in the garden or flowers dying from dog urine. If you see the dog going to the bathroom in the yard, treat the lawn and inform the dog owner about their pet’s activities, which would ensure that the dog stays out of the confines of your yard.
If you still see your neighbor’s dog in your yard to go to the bathroom, take their photos.
Normally, there would be a local agreement to clean up after the pet. Photos can help your case considerably. Also, take the snapshot of the owner so that he can be easily identifiable.
If you’re worried about a stray dog, buy a safe dog repellent
You can use the repellent in the lawn and garden areas to protect it from the inconvenience caused by stray dogs. In general, Critter Ridder repellents have been found to be extremely safe, but they taste and smell bad so dogs stay away from where you spray it.
Install a motion-sensing sprinkler where you experience the most damage
You can install a motion detector sprinkler on your flowers adjacent to your mailbox so that the next time a dog tries to spray, they will spray it instead. This would also allow dog owners to keep their furry friends away from the flowers!