No Dig For Dogs? No Work!! By Laurel1 on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
I have three dogs: two senior Bichon Frises, and a 3 year old Akita. All of them dig. If I stop watching them for 30 seconds, a Bichon-deep hole appears. Their yard, formerly known as my backyard, looks like it's been shelled, with craters everywhere.
I've tried every method suggested by my dog trainer, and by Cesar the Dog Whisperer on TV. I've buried tin foil; apparently digging that up was fun. I've buried "poo-poo;" that was just a hidden treat (dogs can be disgusting); I didn't want to try the water method, because three dusty dogs are bad enough -- three muddy dogs is just too much. In despair, I turned to chemistry: No-Dig Spray from Pet Organics. They say it's ready to use, harmless to all living things, and long lasting.
I would suggest that they change the name to "Dig Right Here." I sprayed heavily on the filled in areas along the fenceline where my dogs do most of their digging; the next time they went out, they sniffed all around the backyard. Aha, I thought to myself; they are smelling it, and they will avoid it! I was wrong. They began to dig in the area I had sprayed the most heavily. It just does not work; it was a complete waste of $9.99, and a couple of hours of my life. I haven't tried it, but I'm wondering if the No-Go spray that Pet Organics makes means "Go Right Here" to dogs like mine.
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Pet Organics No-Dig Lawn and Yard Spray Purchased at: PetsMart Price: $9.99
Wow, I wish that I had an easy solution for you but the only thing that I know that works for this is to have the fence actually go into the ground 6 - 18 inches. A friends of mine had this done for her dogs and it worked, but it was not easy or cheap. Good luck!
I am always looking for something to make things easier with my furkids.I have a total of 15 miniature dachsunds and they LOVE to dig as all dogs do,LOL.
Glad I know now not to waste my money on this...Thanks!
Never like hearing about products that don't work, but I know to stay away now. Thanks!
I was literally in the process of looking up the reviews to No Go spray after I sprayed my carpet for my 6 month old miniture doxie. When look over and find her peeing on the exact spot I just sprayed! Any advice on how to deal with her would greatly appreciated! We crate her and take her out often but she still prefers the house!