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TruGreen advise that prevention is better than cure and would always recommend trying to prevent the dog from urinating in a designated non-grass area. However, if this is not possible then there are a few options available.

• Applying a large quantity of water to the patch immediately may minimize the damage.
• Choose your lawn fertiliser wisely so as to allow for the grass to be strong and healthy which will give the plant the greatest chance of withstanding the stress factor of the dog urinating.
• General good lawn care practice including regular watering and aerating to improve drainage will help.
• If your partner is obliging, encourage them to add “Dog Rocks” to the dog’s water bowl – this is a natural mineral rock, sourced from Australia. It is a proven remedy and TruGreen often recommends it to dog owners.

 

If you have a bigger problem, you may want to consider reseeding the area. Think carefully about the type of lawn you want to have – if you want to maintain a beautifully manicured lawn then you need to use fine grass seed such as fescues, but if the dog is to continue to use the lawn you may want to add a hardier type of grass seed, such as perennial ryegrass.

If you are unsure about treating the problem yourself then it is often best to call in a lawn care specialist such as TruGreen who will undertake a free in-depth lawn analysis and a deliver the best ongoing treatments and results for your lawn.

 

To find your nearest lawn care specialist call 0845 2011187 or find your local TruGreen business for a free quote.