Many store-bought dog repellents are made with apple cider vinegar, which you can use to make your own homemade solution for a fraction of the cost. To make a strong solution, mix one cup of white vinegar with two cups apple cider vinegar. Place it in a spray bottle and mist any desired areas, indoors or out.
You can also create a natural dog repellent from the pungent smell of garlic. To do this, you mix 2 tablespoons of crushed garlic, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 2 tablespoons of chopped onion and 2 drops of dish soap in 1 cup of warm water.
Citrus. The citrus smell is arguably the best dog repellent there is. You do not have to do a lot. Simply peel an orange or a lemon next to your dog and you will observe it leaving the spot immediately.
Protector Dog Spray is the maximum strength allowed by the EPA. This all natural pepper spray is a strong, yet humane deterrent to most dogs in aggressive situations without causing long-term pain or injury.
Vinegar is one of the things that just seem to drive dogs away. It has an acrid smell that is not particularly appealing to humans, but it is a natural smell which your dogs definitely won't like. Vinegar can be used straight from the bottle to spray or sprinkle.
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Baking soda has many deodorizing and cleansing abilities, and this is true even when used as a natural deodorizer for dogs. Rub a little bit of baking soda into your dog's coat to absorb odors. Gently brush your dog afterward to remove any excess product.
Make a spray with apple cider vinegar and water; use 1 tablespoon of vinegar to 2 cups of water. Spritz your dog. The vinegar has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties and will help neutralize smell.
Before your dog goes out, spray her with a 50/50 solution of ACV and water. And for some added oomph, put ACV in your dog's food or water during flea and tick season. Add up to 1 Tbsp for a 50 lb dog. You may want to start with less, in case your dog doesn't like the taste.
Keeping Fleas and Ticks Away
To make your own flea and tick repellent, mix one part vinegar with one part water and spray it on your pet's fur. You can also add a few drops of vinegar to your pet's drinking water to help repel fleas and ticks from the inside out. Morgan recommends one teaspoon per quart of water.
In a clean spray bottle, mix two tablespoons of distilled white vinegar and 20 drops of any citrus scented essential oil into one and a half cups of cold water.
In a clean spray bottle, mix one cup of distilled white vinegar with one cup of water and 2 teaspoons of baking soda. Shake it up to mix the ingredients, and then spray on the stain. Let it sit for a few minutes, and then blot with towels until clean.
Scents like citrus, pepper, ammonia, mothballs, cayenne, red pepper and vinegar help repel dogs and keep them at bay. Set up a scent deterrent near the area you don't want you dog to go near using a plastic cup or bowl filled with these ingredients.
Spray vinegar.
Spray a vinegar solution around the edges of your lawn. Dogs will smell it and move away.
Something that is generally very effective is vinegar – dogs seem to hate the pungent, acrid smell of vinegar, and its application in a few strategic locations may do the job.
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