brown spot on my grass

07-28-2008, 03:29 AM	#1
debd Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 139	brown spot on my grass My neighbors dog comes into my yard to pee and i am getting numerous brown spots. Is there something I can sprinkle in the lawn that would discourage them?

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07-28-2008, 07:34 AM	#2
yesitsconcrete Member   Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 567	brown spot on my grass the only thing of which i'm aware are earthworms carrying tasers OR ak47's,,, the problem's w/your neighbor. that being said, the dog's only marking his territory,,, our dog ' stakes ' our home including the fenc'd backyard 'but i learned & now hit the spot w/garden hose,,, no more dead bermuda or fescue. Last edited by yesitsconcrete; 07-28-2008 at 07:36 AM.

07-28-2008, 09:04 PM	#3
Bondo Master General ReEngineer     Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chaumont River, Ny. Posts: 3,160	brown spot on my grass Quote: Is there something I can sprinkle in the lawn that would discourage them? Ayuh,..... Rocks,.... Don't just sprinkle'm though,... Throw'em Good,+ Hard,.... At the Neighbor...

07-30-2008, 12:18 PM	#4
debd Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 139	brown spot on my grass Quote: Originally Posted by yesitsconcrete the only thing of which i'm aware are earthworms carrying tasers OR ak47's,,, the problem's w/your neighbor. that being said, the dog's only marking his territory,,, our dog ' stakes ' our home including the fenc'd backyard 'but i learned & now hit the spot w/garden hose,,, no more dead bermuda or fescue. Since they are letting the dog out at night, I'm trying to water in the morning. Not sure if the water needs to hit it right away or not.

07-30-2008, 12:19 PM	#5
debd Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 139	brown spot on my grass Quote: Originally Posted by Bondo Ayuh,..... Rocks,.... Don't just sprinkle'm though,... Throw'em Good,+ Hard,.... At the Neighbor... We would if we could catch the dog in the act but we're in bed by then.

07-31-2008, 11:36 PM	#6
Shpigford Ummmm...     Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 64	brown spot on my grass Quote: Originally Posted by debd Since they are letting the dog out at night, I'm trying to water in the morning. Not sure if the water needs to hit it right away or not. From everything I've read, it really needs to be ASAP. If it sits there all night, chances are it's too late. I think your best solution here is to talk to the folks letting their dog pee on your yard. That, or get a motion-detecting sprinkler to give the dog a good scare.

08-01-2008, 12:42 AM	#7
debd Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 139	brown spot on my grass Quote: Originally Posted by Shpigford From everything I've read, it really needs to be ASAP. If it sits there all night, chances are it's too late. I think your best solution here is to talk to the folks letting their dog pee on your yard. That, or get a motion-detecting sprinkler to give the dog a good scare. Are there such things!!?

08-01-2008, 01:02 AM	#8
Shpigford Ummmm...     Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 64	brown spot on my grass Quote: Originally Posted by debd Are there such things!!? Why yes there is. Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler Granted, you'll also tag a few humans in the process, but that's the price to pay for a pee-free lawn.

08-01-2008, 06:09 AM	#9
yesitsconcrete Member   Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 567	brown spot on my grass that's neat,,, but since my lab chases the hose nozzle stream, think it'd be like putting a humidifier & dehumidifier in the same closet & letting 'em fight it out :D

08-01-2008, 12:40 PM	#10
debd Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 139	brown spot on my grass Quote: Originally Posted by Shpigford Why yes there is. Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler Granted, you'll also tag a few humans in the process, but that's the price to pay for a pee-free lawn. This is great,thanks. Not having dogs myself it should work great. Didn't know they existed.

08-01-2008, 06:03 PM	#11
Sir MixAlot Drywall and Painting Pro     Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne Beach, Florida Posts: 444 Blog Entries: 1	brown spot on my grass Quote: Originally Posted by debd Is there something I can sprinkle in the lawn that would discourage them? I've heard that pepper is a good deterrent for dogs. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Checkout some of To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-11-2008, 12:48 PM	#12
debd Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 139	brown spot on my grass Quote: Originally Posted by Shpigford Why yes there is. Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler Granted, you'll also tag a few humans in the process, but that's the price to pay for a pee-free lawn. Thank you for this recommendation. I got one, and no more brown spots. We've moved it around to other areas and now the neighbors dog is using their own lawn. It was worth every penny.

10-11-2008, 08:18 PM	#13
Marvin Gardens Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,186	brown spot on my grass Quote: Originally Posted by yesitsconcrete the only thing of which i'm aware are earthworms carrying tasers OR ak47's,,, the problem's w/your neighbor. Too funny. Sounds like the neighbor needs some obedience lessons. __________________ My idea of a perfect day: No where to go and all day to get there.