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Daisy's urine is ruining the lawn at our new house. I've heard of a supplement called "green ums" which contains amino acids & b vitamins among other things that break down the nitrogen in the urine/feces. Have you heard of this? If so, should it work? Are the ingredients safe for long term? I've also heard of something called a "pee post", which is a stake treated with pheremones that you put into the ground where you want your dog to "go". What's your opinion on these things? Help!!

• Experienced Advisor Mark Nunez says:

  September 25th, 2008 at 05:55 AM

  I would stay away from water or food additives that alter the pH of the urine.  These products can predispose yor dog to bladder stone formation.  I have never heard of "green ums".  The "pee post" idea sounds reasonable.  You can train your dog to only go in a certain area of your yard.  Place the pee post where ever you want her to go.  In the beginning, take her out on leash everytime she goes out.  Walk her over to the area, have a treat ready in one hand, and reward her as soon as she goes (within one second after she finishes urinating).  If the reward is given when she comes into the house she will not make the connection.  She will think you are rewarding her for coming back into the house.  Also, watering your lawn daily, 45minutes twice a day, will help to dilute the urine and decrease lawn burning.

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