I have had a problem for the last couple of years with the grass turning
brown and dying in small patches - naturally I suspect my two dogs - local
vet unable to help as they state its normal

Has anyone any ideas on how to prevent or cure the problem ( apart from
keeping the dogs of the grass as this is impossible )

many thanks

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I have had a problem for the last couple of years with the grass turning
brown and dying in small patches - naturally I suspect my two dogs -
local
vet unable to help as they state its normal

Has anyone any ideas on how to prevent or cure the problem ( apart from
keeping the dogs of the grass as this is impossible )


It's easy, the concentrated elements of the urine burn the grass. If you go
out with a kettle and pour cold water onto the same patch, thereby diluting
it you turn it into liquid fertiliser. You will now have fast growing tufts
of grass where they have been.

If you just let them roam the garden unsupervised then I think you will just
have to put up with brown patches. It has been suggested that a small amount
of tomato juice on their food has some effect but I've never tried it.

Alastair Smith

I have had a problem for the last couple of years with the grass turning
brown and dying in small patches - naturally I suspect my two dogs -
local
vet unable to help as they state its normal

Has anyone any ideas on how to prevent or cure the problem ( apart from
keeping the dogs of the grass as this is impossible )
Paul Crabtree

I took the drastic action of digging up our lawn because of the problems
caused by our three dogs, and replaced the area with three tons of pea
shingle gravel. It looks much nicer than a grotty lawn. It is also quite
practical in terms of cleaning up after the dogs.

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Thanks for the help

I was e-mailed this link which is very helpful

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/p..._problems.html

cheers

Paul C.

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I have had a problem for the last couple of years with the grass turning
brown and dying in small patches - naturally I suspect my two dogs -
local
vet unable to help as they state its normal

Has anyone any ideas on how to prevent or cure the problem ( apart from
keeping the dogs of the grass as this is impossible )

many thanks


Yet another person with dogs who has no clue how to train them. OF course
its not "impossible", train the bloody things or put up with it, [or become
a slave to them, follow them round and tip a bucket of water every time they
**** on your lawn.]

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Thanks for the help

I was e-mailed this link which is very helpful

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/p..._problems.html

cheers

Paul C.

And another animal non-lover has spoken his weak piece

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I have had a problem for the last couple of years with the grass turning
brown and dying in small patches - naturally I suspect my two dogs -
local
vet unable to help as they state its normal

Has anyone any ideas on how to prevent or cure the problem ( apart from
keeping the dogs of the grass as this is impossible )

many thanks


Yet another person with dogs who has no clue how to train them. OF course
its not "impossible", train the bloody things or put up with it, [or become
a slave to them, follow them round and tip a bucket of water every time they
**** on your lawn.]

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And another animal non-lover has spoken his weak piece

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And another animal non-lover has spoken his weak piece

Well, be fair: most dogs around *are* only half-trained. Some people
seem to feel that it's cruel and oppressive to train "too much",
whereas in fact dogs, being very social and cooperative creatures,
actually like it.

Mike.

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And another animal non-lover has spoken his weak piece

How can you determine my attitude to animals from what I said?

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Shout at the bugger when it (bitches are worse for grass) does it in the wrong place. Praise when they do it in the right place. SIMPLE !! Even works with 5yr old rescued dogs, they love an order of command (pack instinct, show 'em who's boss).

Oldredneck,
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Has anyone any ideas on how to prevent or cure the problem ( apart from
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One of them is a bitch?

Patch rather than a cu save used teabags and dry them. Your
neighbours may think you're a bit tight, but WTH?

When a patch appears, damp a teabag (or more, if necessary) and sow
grass seed on it. When grass is established, set into lawn. This
prevents birds from noshing the seed.

(Source, GQT)

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