How to Make a Dog Repeller

Whether you want to repel your own dog or your neighbor's dog from coming into your garden, there are several home remedies you can use to keep them away. Dog repellents can be used inside or out, depending on the type of dog repellent you choose. You can buy commercial dog repellents that cost a lot of money, but the truth is, it does not have to cost a lot of money to achieve the same results.

Things You'll Need

  • Cayenne pepper
  • Vinegar
  • Cotton balls
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Ammonia
  • Citrus fruit
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Instructions

    • 1

      Sprinkle cayenne pepper around the area you do not want the dog to enter. The cayenne pepper is one of the most effective methods. It will irritate the dog's skin, particularly around the nose, so the dog will not want to return to that particular area.

    • 2

      Dip cotton balls in ammonia and place the cotton balls around the area you do not want the dog to enter. A dog's nose is very sensitive; the ammonia will be too strong for the dog's nose, which will make the dog leave the area.

    • 3

      Dip cotton balls in rubbing alcohol and place them around the forbidden area. Rubbing alcohol is also a strong smell that dogs dp not like.

    • 4

      Slice the citrus fruit into 1/2-inch thick pieces and scatter the slices around the area you want to be off-limits. Most dogs do not like the smell of citrus.