NUISANCE DOG PROBLEMS
Nuisance dogs can cause damage to crops, livestock and property. Some regions of the United States have laws and agencies in place to help deal with such situations. Cut backs in budgeting as well as a surge in wild populations have let homeless dog populations reach all time highs. This trend is expected to continue. More common is the dog owner who allows their pet to defecate on a neighbors yard, dig where ever they want or destroy another’s property. It’s truly amazing how many pet owners will hook their dog to a leash and then walk them over to a neighbors grass and let the pet to do their thing! These same people won’t let their dog go in their own yard for fear of hurting the grass or because of the mess or smell. However, it’s OK to do it on someone else’s turf. A lot of time you can find these same people sneaking around after hours to walk their pet just to make sure no one is watching. Needless to say, this is simply rude and not acceptable behavior. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with this problem and this article will explain some those treatment options.
HOW TO STOP DOGS FROM MAKING A MESS IN THE YARD
We have a few ways of handling this type of problem. The first way is to remove previous dog scent so dogs will have no interest in coming around. The second is to use a strong deterrent to overwhelm them with odor so they will not be comfortable where the repellent is applied. We also have a water sprayer and a sound repeller, both of which will be effective.
NEUTRALIZE THEIR SCENT
Dogs visiting your yard to urinate are doing so because of the scent left by other dogs. Same with defecating. Dogs being walked don’t count; this is on their owner. Dogs being walked can be routed away from your property but if their owner doesn’t care? You’ll need to deal with the pet owner to stop the behavior OR make it so their pet will show no interest in your yard. This can be done using any combination of our repellents listed below.
But rogue, wandering dogs can be stopped if you eliminate the reason they come around in the first place. This can be accomplished by neutralizing their ability to find your yard.
So how is this done?
It starts by using our T.O.N. (TOTAL ODOR NEUTRALIZER) This concentrate is mixed with water and can be safely sprayed where their scent has been accumulating..
Remember, dogs urinate to mark territory. This scent is strong and no “cleaner” will remove it – not even bleach.
But our T.O.N. works by breaking down organic scent molecules. You’ll need 4 oz per gallon of water and will get 500 sq/ft of coverage per mixed gallon.
Our 16 oz jug will make 4 gallons and treats up to 2,000 sq/ft. If you have an area 10 feet by 10 feet, mix up 1 oz in a 1/2 gallon of water and spray the entire 1/2 gallon out over the 100 sq/ft. Do the treatment in the evening and repeat the following night.
All areas should be treated twice, in the evening 1-2 hours before the sun sets, with a followup application the next day. After two treatments, the odor and scent will be gone for good.
BEST DOG SPRAY REPELLENT
If you would rather just chase away them away, this can be done by overloading their sense of smell. Dogs rely on this scent and if something smells too strong, they will avoid the area because this overwhelming odor will make it difficult for them to use their nose normally.
The simplest way to achieve this goal is by applying our PEST XEMPT PEST AWAY. This concentrate is made with all natural actives and well suited for treated mail box poles, street lights, trees and any side of a home they might be urinating on.
Pest Away won’t harm wildlife or plants; its made with 100% natural ingredients.
But animals like dogs will feel uncomfortable around it so they won’t want to visit where its been applied. This makes Pest Away a great way to naturally keep unleashed dogs out of the yard
Our 8 oz jar mixes 2 oz per gallon of water and will treat up to 500 sq/ft of grass/mulch/flower beds per mixed gallon when spraying in the yard.
Treatments will last 3-4 weeks when using the liquid only.
For mulch like pine straw or wood chips, Pest Away can work BUT these areas will absorb the odor quickly. To prolong residual, apply PEST XEMPT GRANULES first.
Xempt G uses all natural ingredients at a dose dogs will notice and like the Pest Away, they will not appreciate the scent. These have a very distinct “wintergreen” aroma and can last 60+ days per application. If you spray Pest Away over the granules, you’ll get 60-90 days of residual from treatments so you don’t have to spray as frequently.
Xempt G is packed 4 bags to a box; each baggie is .5 lbs and will cover up to 100 sq/ft.
DOG WATER SPRAYING REPELLER
If the area where dogs are entering the yard is wide open or if the dog owner insists on bringing their pet onto your lot, consider a more aggressive approach. This can be done with our MOTION ACTIVATED WATER SPRAYER. It’s very effective because you can use it safely knowing you won’t hurt your neighbors dog. This device hooks up to your garden hose and has a stake which is pushed into the ground. Set it in the area you want to protect. It has a zone or field of view which is adjustable up to 35 feet away. The “eye” can see an area about 45 degrees wide. Once you have it positioned to protect your yard, the “eye” of the repeller will see intruders and then release a blast of water for 3 seconds. It will then reset and after 10 more seconds, spray again.
One or two experiences with this unit and most dogs (and pet owners) will stay away. It even has a pass through connection so that several can be hooked up in series working in conjunction with one water spigot. This is a good repeller to use at property lines as well as gardens, fence rows, poles and automobiles. It will work 24 hours a day and runs off a 9 volt battery which will last several months.
ULTRA SOUND DOG REPELLERS
Now if the Water Sprayer is too aggressive, you can opt for a “sound repeller” that only the dogs can hear.
These devices have been around for many years and their technology has developed to a point that allows them to be very good at what they do. By emitting sounds in a frequency range which dogs do not like, you can keep them out of certain areas. These units are ideal for large open lots and because they will last many years, a cost effective way to keep the yard dog free.
So if you have a dog urinating or defecating on your property, consider the Pest Away or Granules to start. But if the area is large, the Motion Activated Water Sprayer is the next step up along with the Sound Repeller.
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Pat Alibozek says
Please tell me where I can purchase Ropel Granules for my yard so the neighbors dog will not poop in mine? My yard looks like a dog farm. Thanks…Will moth balls help???
Tech Support says
Moth balls won’t repel dogs. As their label details, they’re for moth’s only and must be used in small areas like a storage chest or closet inside the home and not outside. For dogs, you need to employ at least one of the products we have listed above if you want to keep them off your lawn.
For starters, I suggest getting some Ropel Granules and Lawn Signs. Anyone walking their dog that encounters the signs will keep their dogs away. Remember, dogs that are being walked will have no choice but to go where their owner brings them so if you only apply Ropel, the dogs which are on leashes won’t want to be around your yard but they’ll have no choice because many times the dog’s owner won’t even know you applied anything. But if you have some signs set out too, they’ll know something is there and stay away. And its for this reason the Ropel alone will usually not work.
Now for the rogue dogs that are coming around unleashed, the Ropel will no doubt help and should be put out anywhere you’re finding droppings along with the signs.
Ropel: https://bugspray.com/repellents/granules/ropel-granules-2-lb
Warning Signs: https://bugspray.com/equipment/safety/pesticide-warning-sign-pvc
Now something else you should no doubt employ which works great is the Yard Gard. These can be placed out on your property some 10-20 feet inward from where the dogs are entering. These devices use motion detectors to turn them “on” automatically so when a dog or cat comes onto the property, the Yard Gard will send out ultra sound which will bother the invading animal. The net result is that dogs and cats will avoid anywhere the sound can be heard. Yard Gards are highly effective at chasing dogs away and will usually do the job alone. Plus they will last for many years so in the long run, more cost effective to deploy compared to using the Ropel which needs to be replaced every 2-4 weeks.
Yard Guard: https://bugspray.com/deterrents/sound/usd-animal-repeller-with-wireless-remote
t clark says
We have cats. Will your products make them not want to be in the yard or will it just work on dogs?
Tech Support says
In all cases you can configure the device (granule, spray or sound) to target just the wandering nuisance dogs and once installed, nothing listed in our article would pose a threat to any pet that lives on the property. The key here is “living”.
When it comes to dogs and cats (and most animals), the territory where they live is very much viewed differently from a property in which they are a stranger. So the net effect of the repellents on invading dogs is that it bothers them largely because they’re not used to the property and it isn’t their native “territory”. This is in fact why the repellents will many times work so well on them.
But for dogs or cats that live on the property; they’ll typically ignore the device as if it’s not present once they find it and acknowledge it’s presence. The only exception to this would be the traps.
So if you were to install a live trap for the dog and your cats were curious and entered, they could very well get caught. But other than the traps, all of the other products can be employed without impacting your pets.
Terence says
I am looking for an effective HANDY DEVICE (SUCH AS DONG WHISTLE?) to deter nuisance dogs from urinating and defecating in and around my apartment block where I live. Can you please help. Thank you.
Terence Tseng
Tech Support says
We’ve got two options. The first is a small device you carry. Generally used by people walking or jogging to ward off dogs, this device is manually controlled and when turned on, will release a sound that effectively chases dogs away.
Dog Stopper: https://bugspray.com/repellents/sound/usd-dog-stopper
The second device is more of a permanent solution. These units rely on the same sound to repel dogs but instead of being carried around and manually activated, you’ll instead install these around the yard and landscaping so they work around the clock – even when you’re not present. These devices use a motion sensor to monitor the surrounding area and once unwanted animals like dogs enter the sensors range, it will activate and chase the intruder away. People can’t hear the sound so we’re not affected and since the sound isn’t harmful, there is no danger or risk to other wildlife in the area.
Yard Guard: https://bugspray.com/deterrents/sound/usd-animal-repeller-with-wireless-remote
Give us a call if you need more help. Our toll free is 1-800-877-7290 and we’re open 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Mon-Thur, Eastern Standard Time.
Jonathan
Customer Care
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Arleen Lovering says
To whom this may concern,
I have two hunting dogs that love our neighbor’s yard–they have a dog too. However, every time I let my dogs out, they head directly to their house and pee on their lamppost. I would like to order RO-PEL, but have some questions. Are there any ingredients in this product that would be harmful to these dogs if ingested or inhaled? Also, will this product be harmful to humans if inhaled and will it remain odorless to humans? Lastly, will this product ruin grass, wood, pavement etc. and if not, can I just sprinkle it around the exterior of their entire house? Thanks for your time.
Tech Support says
Arleen,
First and foremost, Ropel (in both liquid and granular form) will not pose a hazard to dogs, people or other wildlife. In fact it has been formulated with safety in mind so it can be applied in all these areas safely with zero impact to the local environment.
Second, to get the best results possible, it would be wise to cover as much of their turf as possible with Ropel. That means sprinkling it around their entire home would be smart. But it would also be wise to put some along the property line the dogs are crossing to access the lamppost. Basically you should try to make an invisible fence as this will help establish a “no cross” line they will instinctively learn over time.
Two other thoughts.
I have helped many customers with similar problems. And in many of these cases, the problem can many times need more than just Ropel. So here are the two other “tools” we have seen that would definitely do the job should the Ropel fail or if you feel the residual action of the Ropel isn’t lasting long enough.
The first alternate option is to negate or remove the odor all the dogs urinating have established. Basically once an area is being used for urination, it will harbor odors that will attract dogs far and wide. So to diffuse the use of the lamppost, it would be helpful to neutralize the scent. This can be done using the NNZ listed above.
Safe for use on plants, grass, etc., NNZ will “eat” the odor and eliminate it within a day. This effect will diffuse all dogs from wanting to use the lamppost which in turn will have a far greater impact. Remember, your dogs are wanting to urinate on it because they smell other dogs urine. And since the impulse to urinate in such areas can be very strong and uncontrollable for some dogs, the Ropel may not stop this behavior from every dog doing it. And if there are other dogs in the neighborhood urinating on this post after the Ropel is applied, the renewed scent will no doubt over take the Ropel and at some point cause your dogs to go there again unless you are continually applying the Ropel over and over. For obvious reasons this can be time consuming and costly.
Conversely, spraying the pole and surrounding ground with a gallon or two of mixed NNZ (8 oz per gallon of water) can really help your cause. And it will last a lot longer. Basically doing this once every 2-3 months can do the job and in turn, eliminate the need for Ropel altogether.
NNz: https://bugspray.com/sanitizer/liquid/nnz-64-oz
Lastly, another option to consider is to install an Ultrasound device. This setup would work instantly and eliminate the need for Ropel. And it will stop all dogs from coming around the lamppost except the ones that live on the property.
Basically the ultra sound works as a type of “alarm” to dogs that don’t live on the property. And the sound is basically telling them “stay away”. The ultra sound cannot hurt them. Its basically in the frequency range that alerts them and the message is loud and clear: Stay Away! I would expect that simply installing one of these behind the lamppost set to “motion detector” mode would provide instant results. You could easily set it at ground level, say 5-10 feet behind the lamppost, so that any dog getting close to it would set the device off instantly. The unit runs on batteries and they typically last 6-8 months so it would be a cost effective setup. And the unit could be mounted up high as well pointing down if such an installation is better suited for the area needing protection.
And if you combine the Ultra Sound with the NNZ? Well, you’d get a permanent and long lasting fix for sure.
Yard Guard: https://bugspray.com/deterrents/sound/usd-animal-repeller-with-wireless-remote
Give us a call if you need more help. Our toll free is 1-800-877-7290 and we’re open 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Mon-Thur, Eastern Standard Time.
Jonathan
Customer Care
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1-800-877-7290
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