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Dog repellent #849913
Asked September 14, 2023, 12:37 PM EDT
Clackamas County Oregon
Expert Response
Another alternative are the motion activated sprinklers. Cats hate them but my guess on dogs is that they won't work. Deer learn to crawl underneath spray pattern and my guess is that dogs would do the same if they wanted to stay fairly dry. But really, they are generally fine with water.
Best choice, a fence that they can't jump or dig underneath. Hedges, if they are dense enough will work, if they can't jump over them. Male dogs will mark their territories on the hedges which can injure some hedge plants but not to the point of death, generally.
It would be nice if the owner would fence the dog in. There may be an ordinance about that in your neighborhood but it is kind of a messy tool to use, sometimes.
I hope this helps. Feel free to call or email me directly if you have more questions. Chip Bubl Oregon State University Extension/Columbia County<personal data hidden> or <personal data hidden>