Dog is killing my grass!

[Homie]

As a know-nothing homeowner, I am perplexed as to why my black lab (came along with my new wife) is killing the grass when she does her business (#1) on my grass. It looks like someone sprayed roundup on it.

First, does Scott's patchmaster work to fix dead spots, or is there another, better way?

Second, how do I prevent this from happening in the future. FYI - getting rid of the dog is not a viable option. Some have suggested lime, but I can't exactly follow her around with a bucket of lime every time she goes outside....

Thanks in advance for your help with this unfortunate situation.

[jcoat]

After reading your post, I found this site: http://www.yellowgrass.com
It's probably the same mix Scotts uses...

[dhicks]

I have 4 dogs: 2 Basenjis and 2 Shelties and no brown spots on my lawn. We use a product called Green-UM. Basically, this natural product makes urine less acidic. The product is available from Drs. Foster-Smith
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=820

I have also seen a similar product at PetSmart for a few $$$ less.

[Eric ELM]

http://www.gifs.net/animate/bulldog56.gif

[Freetime]

Your Missing the car tire after you just got finished washing it. Does it ever fail?

[Deere John]

Get a basset hound - he doesn't pee on the grass, just his back feet.

[Chip]

Urine from a female dog is highy acidic. Take the dog for a walk an let her PPPPPPPPPPPP somewhere else. Or else you will just have to deal with the spots and treat with lime to neutralize.

[Homie]

Thanks for the visual, Eric.

So we'll try the "special treat" route.

But what about LIME? Will putting it on heavy help me, without killing the REST of the grass?