Referencing this excerpt from Domain Australia we share smellBgone’s take on their five simple ideas for keeping dogs from wrecking the garden.


Read the original article by Domain here

Our view on the five ideas

1. Burn off energy with purpose - daily exercise and enrichment reduce digging and pacing. Think sniff walks, nose work and toy rotation.

2. Create paths and protected zones - give dogs a clear route and shield beds with edging or low fencing to prevent trampling. 

3. Offer a designated dig area - a sandpit or dig box lets dogs express normal behaviour without destroying lawn. Supervise and reward use.

4. Designate a toilet spot - pick a durable area and clean promptly to prevent stains and odour.

5. Guide play to tough surfaces - set up games on hardscape or high-wear zones to spare turf.

smellBgone’s turf note
If your toilet spot is on synthetic grass, pair regular rinsing and prompt solid removal with an odour plan - our INFILL sits in the base as the absorber and our LIQUID is used on the surface as part of routine maintenance. The Domain article does not mention smellBgone - these are our recommendations based on field use.