How to Eliminate Dog Urine Spots in the Grass

Having a dog is fun for the whole family, but having pets also means having extra maintenance chores in both the house and yard. Dogs must use the outdoor space to relieve themselves, and this requires periodic cleanup to keep yards clean and hygienic. Urine left behind by pets can create discolorations on the grass and can even kill grass entirely. This is because the urea in dog urine breaks down into a high concentration of nitrogen, which can cause burning on grass plants. You can eliminate these dog urine stains with a number of steps.

Things You'll Need

  • Water
  • Grass seed or sod
  • Commerical urine stain grass treatment
  • Faux hydrant, bird fountain, or boulder
  • Leash
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the damaged grass and resod the area. If the grass is badly damaged, you can start over, reseeding or sodding with more urine-resistant grass, such as fescue or ryegrass.

    • 2

      Set up a dog elimination area on the lawn. Choose a section of the yard where your dog can do his business. You can get your dog used to going in this area by placing previous waste on the spot, and taking the dog only to this area to relieve himself.

    • 3

      Water down the urine spot immediately after it is made. Adding water to the spot helps to dilute the concentration of the urea that causes burning of the leaf blades.

    • 4

      Spray the area with a commercial product that eliminates stains on grass. These can be found at any pet supermarket.

    • 5

      Provide plenty of water for your dog and encourage it to drink more water to help dilute the urine.