our dog is ruining our grass, with burn spots from her pee?

Give your lawn some reprieve...Take your dog to a public area and let her pee on government/county property...the gov. taxes us enough for them to incur the cost.

I actually watched this yesterday on a tv show. A woman was having the exact same problem. The vet told her to make sure the dog drank heaps of water and wasn't dehydrated especially after it eat dry food. He said the reason the grass is being burnt is because the dog doesn't have enough water and because it is dehydrated and dry, the pee burns the grass. The vet said to make sure the dog gets lots of fresh water every day because the reason for the burn spots on the grass is because when dogs are dehydrated, their urine (which contains amounts of nitrogen), burns the grass (which also has amounts of nitrogen). The reason the grass is burnt is due to the extra amount of nitrogen from the dog which imbalances the nitrogen levels in the grass, leaving burn spots. So, make sure your dog isn't dehydrated and there will be no more burn spots :)

Sounds like Mellie gave you a great answer for the burn spots, but I also suggest walking the dog in another area and teach it to pee somewhere besides on the grass. Putting a spoon of baking soda in your dog's food will not hurt it, it will make its hair shiny and healthy.

You can also go to your local home and garden supply and pick up a product called "Bring Back the Green", it goes straight on the lawn instead of in the dog and it's safe for you, the pooch, the enviroment, you name it. Only down side is that it's about $30 for a 8lb bag.

Do not do anything to the dog and her natural processes!!! lol. Just confine her potty area to a few square feet and not all over the place so its easier to manage. There is really nothing you can do excpt repair the grass every once in a while.

You can get this natural supplement from Petsmart, that you can give with the dogs food. I can't remember the name of it, but there are several on the market that are all similar. My dog gets the supplement every day, and she thinks they are treats, and they actually work. You have to give it to them every day. Check out the products at Petsmart or Petco. The staff should be able to show you where they are.

I've tried about five different products. If your dog is female and a large dog, none of these products work. That vet on TV sounds good, but he is simply blowing smoke out of his mouth. Give me a break, what stick a hose down the mouth and turn it on?

Have had canines and grass for twenty 5 years. there isn't any thank you to steer away from injury to the grass. purely element that works is that in case you hose the grass down quickly after the dogs has peed. It dilutes the urine. Or in case you have the area you need to divide up your backyard and shop the canines in one section.

http://www.pets.ca/pettips/tips-85.htm

That might help.

Some people say it has to do with a chemical in-balance in the urine. Too much of an acid. Ask your local vet about any diets/pills she might need to prevent this from happening. If you are willing, there are certain kinds of sods which are resistant to this issue. I'm not sure what there called though, sorry.

Um...take her for a walk then.