How Can I Stop My Dog From Killing My Grass?

When a dog urinates on your lawn, nitrogen is released. This nitrogen can interact with your grass similar to fertilizer that contains nitrogen. Unfortunately, too much of this substance can cause significant damage to your grass. It can even kill your grass, leaving behind large yellow patches, often called "urine burns." With a few simple techniques, you can stop your dog from killing the grass.

Instructions

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  Switch to a fertilizer that does not contain nitrogen or cut way back on the amount of fertilizer you use. Without this source of nitrogen, your dog's urine might not cause the grass to die.
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  Leave out more water for your dog and leave a dish of water outside when your dog's in the yard. The more water your dog consumes, the more diluted the urine will be, which will stop the urine from killing the grass.
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  Change your dog's food. Dog foods that contain less waste products, such as meat byproducts, are easier for your dog to digest and will cause less nitrogen in the urine.
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  Water down the area of your lawn where your dog frequently urinates more often. Watering right after your dog urinates can rinse away the urine and stop the grass from dying.
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  Give your dog a patch of soft soil, such as potting soil, or sand in the yard. Praise your dog when urinating in this area, rather than on your grass.

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