Is your flower garden ruffled by dogs? Dogs can be loyal and fun friends, but they can also make a mess of your favorite flower garden. To keep your dog or other dogs in your neighborhood from disturbing the flower garden, it's a good idea to work around your flower garden or work around your dog's behavior.
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Method 1 of 2: Preventing Dogs from Entering Your Flower Garden
Step 1. Fence your flower garden
This is a warning to your dog and other dogs not to enter your garden area. Make sure that the fence is strong and high enough that the dog cannot push or jump over it.
Often dogs enter flower gardens because the area is easily accessible. Putting up a fence is enough to get in the way and make access to your flower garden a little more difficult for the dog
Step 2. Consider planting barrier plants
Plants that are tall, thorny, or especially those that smell good can make good plants to deter dogs. Planting roses or other thorns throughout your flower garden will make the area less attractive to dogs looking for places to dig or play.
Step 3. Make your flower garden unattractive by smelling or smelling dogs that don't like it
Sprinkle the perimeter of your flower garden with pepper powder or other strong-smelling spices. You can also sprinkle around your garden with a strong-smelling liquid, such as vinegar.
- Make sure that whatever barrier you use is a barrier that is unpleasant to the dog, but not toxic or harmful to him. Your goal is to prevent dogs from entering your garden, not to harm them.
- Do not use commercial repellents that are said to repel deer or rabbits. Most of these products contain coyote urine (a type of coyote) to keep deer and rabbits away, but will actually draw dogs closer.
Step 4. Plant your flowers in an inaccessible area
Plant your favorite flowers in an area where animals in your neighborhood don't pass. Gardens behind or on the side of the house are less disturbed by uninvited guests than front gardens that are close to the road or sidewalk. You don't need to limit yourself to where you want to plant flowers, but use common sense in choosing a suitable place to plant special types of flowers.
Step 5. Plant flowers in pots if your flowers are repeatedly disturbed
Dogs are less likely to disturb potted plants or plants that are higher up because they are more difficult to access than plants on the ground. Planting in a pot that is placed higher doesn't guarantee that your dog won't disturb or jump over it, but it can reduce the chances of this happening.
Method 2 of 2: Training Dogs Not to Enter the Flower Garden
Step 1. Start training your dog from a young age
Puppies can be trained very quickly with this type of exercise that is both fun and effective. Puppies who are a few months old can even understand commands well.
Step 2. Teach your dog as early as possible that your flower garden is a no-go area
It's easier to teach your dog that he shouldn't enter an area, than it is to stop him once he's entered and likes the area.
When training your dog to stay in a designated area, don't leave your dog alone there as this could be tempting to break the rules you set. This will only make your dog fail
Step 3. Determine an area where your dog can play and run
Make sure the area is pleasant for your dog. Provide a few toys and enough space to play, so your dog doesn't feel like exploring other areas.
- You can also specify an area where your dog is allowed to dig if your dog digs a lot in your flower garden. Make sure that the excavated area is of interest to him. Encourage your dog to play in the area and let him play and mess around the area as he pleases.
- Prevent your dog from digging in the soil by placing chicken wire, large rocks, or plastic sheeting on top of the soil.
Step 4. Don't get mad at your dog when he tries to get into your flower garden
Scolding your dog at that time will teach him that he will get your attention when he enters your flower garden. Reprimand your dog in more subtle ways, such as distracting him and rewarding him for good behavior.
Step 5. Try using a dog repellent spray
You can spray it around your garden when your dog is not there. Do not spray it directly on your dog. Your dog will not understand why you are spraying him and what behavior you do not want him to do in relation to the spray. Spraying it directly on your dog will teach it to avoid you, not your flower garden.
Step 6. Be consistent
You need to be consistent with what you forbid, don't let your dog enter your flower garden without punishment. Be consistent, too, by praising your dog whenever he obeys your commands. Give treats if necessary. This will make your dog understand and do what you ask.
Step 7. Don't give up
Keeping dogs out of your flower garden requires persistence. No dog will immediately understand that he shouldn't be in your flower garden. Make your efforts as clear and consistent as possible. But most importantly, keep playing with your dog and let him know that you love him, even if he occasionally ruffles your favorite flower.
