How to Make a Natural Dog Repellant
Training dogs is a difficult and time consuming process, which may strain the owner's mind as well as his wallet. A variety of products guarantee results for dog behavioral training--some to keep your dog from urinating or defecating inside your home, others to prevent barking. Many of these products, however, contain dangerous chemicals. For a safe, inexpensive alternative, make a natural dog repellent with a few basic household items.
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Things You'll Need
- Vinegar
- Water
- Cayenne pepper powder
- Lemon juice
- Spray bottle
- Compressed air horn
Instructions
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Locate the problem areas. Do you want to keep stray or foreign dogs away from outdoor areas, such as your porch or garden? Is your goal is to keep your pet dog away from certain areas inside your home, such as a corner or couch?
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Slice a lemon into wedges. If you are trying to keep dogs away from your flowerbeds, scatter the wedges around the soil. The strong smell and unpleasant taste of the citrus will keep many dogs at bay.
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Use a cayenne pepper mixture. Mix 1 part of cayenne pepper with 8 parts water. Pour the solution into a spray bottle, and spray it onto the problem areas. Avoid spraying the mixture onto white- or fabric furniture, as the pepper may stain.
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Use a vinegar mixture. If the cayenne pepper mixture does not work, mix 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water. Lightly mist on your problem areas.
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If you want to keep your pet dog out of certain areas, try startling him when he approaches. Try releasing a short burst from an air horn. This should startle him enough to move somewhere else--and over time, avoid the area completely.
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Tips & Warnings
All dogs are different, so try using as many of these methods as possible. Some dogs may actually like lemons, while others may not mind vinegar. Stubborn pets may continue to go to an off-limits area no matter how many times they are scared off.
Before using the lemon juice, vinegar or cayenne mixtures on carpet or furniture, test a small area first to avoid blotching or staining. Never use your own voice to scare a dog away from an area. The animal will associate being scared with you, and may continue their unwanted actions when you are not around.
