Dog urine contains high
levels of nitrogen, which can cause brown spots and dead
patches of grass. In lower levels, nitrogen is actually a
fertilizing growth stimulant. But in highly concentrated
levels applied to one spot, such as when a dog “does his
business”, it can burn your grass.
How can you solve the
problem? We will rank them in order of difficulty.
1)
Dilute the spots. After
Checkers does his thing, saturate the area with water to
dilute the urine and prevent lawn burn.
2)
Train your dog to go in the
same place. If you get your dog used to going in one
particular area, such as an out-of-the-way place by the
garage, you can avoid more unsightly spots all over the
place. To do this, move your pet’s fecal deposits to that
particular area, for the smell will attract them to
associate that area with their “stuff”. Also encourage them
to use the area you have designated. Dogs are smart, they
will pick up the habit.
3)
Replant the dead spot. You can
re-seed the area of dead grass, or re-sod it. It should
fill in fine. But this will not prevent your dog from going
there again.
4)
Opt for a more urine-resistant
grass, such as a ryegrass. Avoid grasses like Bermuda or
Kentucky Bluegrass, which are particularly sensitive to
urine.
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