adminEven avid dog lovers may have excellent reasons for wanting an excellent dog repellent home recipe. When it comes down to it, any dog can be destructive to property and one’s yard. Dead burned-looking spots in one’s lawn often develop in the places where a dog urinates, and if not picked up right away, solid waste can do the opposite, leaving one’s yard with strange fertilized spots. And for households with children, keeping a dog from relieving itself on the grass where the children play can avoid some disgusting messes. Some dog breeds, such as terriers, often like to dig, while other bully breeds are enthusiastic chewers and love to gnaw on things. And any type of dog can trample flowerbeds if they seem like a nice place to nap. Thus, even dog lovers need a good dog repellent to protect their yards from uninvited canine guests and to train their own dogs to spend time and relieve themselves in appropriate places.
The best dog repellent home recipe is one that will deter dogs using their very sensitive sense of smell. There are several products on the market like this, but it is also fast and simple to make your own right at home. These can deter dogs from digging, chewing, relieving themselves, and even laying in areas where you don’t want your dog (or any dog, for that matter) to intrude. Strong-scented oils are usually a good ingredient to start with. Which oil you choose depends on what you observe works with your dog, and perhaps on your own tastes, although once diluted and sprayed, the odor won’t be detectable to human noses. Some oils that can be mixed in a ratio of about a tablespoon or two of oil to a gallon of water include citronella oil, lavender oil, cinnamon oil, citrus oil, and almost any other strongly scented oil. Many of these oils can be found in any grocery store. Using citronella oil can provide the benefit of keeping mosquitoes away. The oily texture of the mixture also helps these repellents adhere to plants, but they should be tested in inconspicuous spots first if you are planning to spray them on wood or fabric, especially finely-finished wood.
Chili or cayenne pepper also make good dog repellent home recipes. These powders can be sprinkled directly on the grass or lawn, or mixed in water to make a spray. The red coloring can stain fabric or wood, so this type of treatment is best for outdoor plants, beds, and lawns.
At first, repellents should be applied regularly, but before long, dogs will learn to avoid the areas in which the repellent has been sprayed. In addition to repelling dogs from certain areas, dog owners should create a balance by rewarding their dogs when they use appropriate spaces to nap, relieve themselves, and play.
