Dog Repellents That Really Work: 3 Ways to Keep Dogs Away!

They damage lawns, eat from your garden and have the capacity to cause serious damage to your property. No, we’re not talking about raccoons, rodents or other types of critters this time; we’re talking about dogs! Whether they are lost, feral or simply your neighbor’s pet roaming where it shouldn’t, dogs can be a serious concern to homeowners.

Aside from the obvious destructive method – digging – which can uproot plants, vegetables and the lawn itself, the nitrogen in their urine kills grass, leaving unsightly “burns” across your lawn.

DIY dog repellents include using ammonia, vinegar or citrus peels on your property, but these require special instruction. Ammonia and vinegar may kill your lawn and vegetation, so these may only be used on an outer perimeter, which may only prevent trespassing from one direction. Citrus peels may be added to these unprotected spots, as dogs tend to be offended by the odor, but this canine deterrent may then attract other critters, including rats.

Fortunately, Havahart® offers several options for keeping dogs off your property, and they are available in three forms:

• Liquid repellents
• Granular repellents
• Water sprinkler repellents

These solutions each have their own methods for how to use them to greatest success, so read about each to help decide which one is best for you.

Liquid Dog Repellents

With the Safer® Garden Animal Repellent Spray, one application lasts up to 30 days! One bottle protects up to 375 square feet. Unlike the DIY dog repellent solutions previously mentioned, this treatment is designed for use on the lawn. It repels animals by its odor and taste using active ingredients of castor oil, dried blood, putrescent egg, garlic, and white pepper. In case of heavy or prolonged rains, reapplication is advised.

Granular Dog Repellents

Safer® Brand Critter Ridder® Granular Animal Repellent is another all natural, dual-action product that provides the same 30-day protection. Sprinkle the granules around various areas of critter activity, and the capsaicin, oil of black pepper, and piperine ingredients will overwhlem their sense of smell and taste creating an unpleasant environment they'll want to avoid. The 2 lb canister is able to protect up to 120 square feet.

Water Sprinkler Repellents

Effective against a wide assortment of animal intruders – on land and in the air – the Critter Ridder® Motion-Activated Animal Repellent system senses animal movement up to 35 feet away. A harmless deterrent that doesn’t do anything more than frighten off inquisitive animals, it simply uses a stream of water. With no chemicals and nothing to clean up afterward, it relies on the most natural substance in the world, as well as the animal’s own surprise and built-in flight-response.

With an assortment like this to arm yourself in the battle against canine intruders (plus other critters as well!), Havahart® gives you the freedom to select the method that works best for you. Let us know about your preferred methods in the comments section below. Also, join us on Facebook to share your animal repelling success stories. For more helpful articles and exclusive updates about new products, be sure to subscribe to our e-newsletter.