Whether you are a dog owner or the neighbor of a dog owner, there is a chance one or both of you have a need for legitimate deterrents. Maybe you need to keep the pet off of a neighbor’s lawn, or even, out of your own flowerbeds. Fortunately for both of you and many more, there is a surprising number of canine deterrents and repellents in several mediums that can assist you in this goal.
First, there are simple chemical remedies. You can buy these deterrents in a store or create them yourself. A few recipes I’ve heard of call for pungent and potent substances such as cayenne pepper and mustard powder –if not the dog, I don’t think anything else would try to violate an area covered in those two chemicals. There are name brand systems that use deterring substances, some of them use citronella based solutions. In addition to externally admitted substances, there are also pill form deterrents that act as a calming agent or tranquilizer for the pet.
Second, there are tactile sensation dog deterrents such as shock collars and invisible fences (These are extremely similar; the latter performs the same action once the pet passes a certain point in the lawn). Anybody that has used a shock-for-surprise method will tell you, pets usually take the first hint and do not overstep boundaries again. These devices are also useful at familiarizing your animal with invisible boundaries and remote control. Then there are combination products that use the same kind of sensors and emit a chemical repellent when tripped. These are far more practical dog deterrents when used in the home and for smaller off-limits areas.
Lastly there are auditory and visual sensation repellents. Auditory devices run off the same idea as a dog whistle, and remotes that emit ultrasonic stimulus are supposed to deter the animal immediately. It is advisable to use this stage of deterrent when your animal already shows an understand of remote devices and other forms of dog deterrents. These devices, like invisible fences, can be installed to monitor certain proximities, like a yard or flower bed. However, unlike invisible fences, if and when your pet leaves the proximity, the sound will no longer be emitted, allowing the animal to re-enter the space. If your animal is prone to bolting, they will most likely exploit this feature often.
Dogs, unfortunately, can be pests. Flower beds and gardening can be ruined, and build animosity between owner and pet. Be sure to consider these dog deterrents when attempting to keep your pet out of certain areas.
