How to keep dogs from pooping in yard?

I have a nice planter that surrounds the base of my mail box %26amp; EVERYTIME I plant nice flowers or something in there and it is doing really good, this stupid dog from up the street comes and craps in it every time! I have seen the dog do it, the stupid thing litterally backs right up to it and poops and then lifts his leg to the flowers. My zinnias I just planted are now dying from the urine. He doesnt seem to bother it when there are no plants or if they are dead. I am getting sick of having to replace the plants in there %26amp; I cant find out who the owner of this mutt is! What can I use to deter the dog from pooping %26amp; peeing there?

How to keep dogs from pooping in yard?
Pick the poop up with a plastic bag and drop it in their lawn....Try a fence as a border. Or one of those joke growling dogs..The sensor type....Ask your neighbors,say, I am sorry to bother you,but can we talk about something that has been bothering me for a while?...Say,I have a nice garden area that has taken 100's :) of hours to to finish it ,and your sweet dog Fido uses my garden everyday as his as toilet. Is there a way you can keep him in your back yard so he won't continue his bad habit? He will safe from cars hitting him as well....They probably don't know that he is doing this? I bet they would keep him locked up...They should anyways,if they truly loved him.
Reply:I have the exact same problem, and yes I do not know who owns this one dog either. Here's something a friend sent me, hope this works for you:


http://dogs.about.com/od/safet... Report It

Reply:There are leash laws in most, if not all states now..if you can find the owner they must keep it in thier control at all times by law....If you cannot find the owner call your local animal control, but please make sure it is a city that does not uthenize thier animals after so many days...don't need a poor dog murdered...I hear also dogwood planted nearby a garden will keep dogs away
Reply:try a lil lime in the planter .. they say that helps ..
Reply:Go to a pet supply store and look for dog repellent products.


You can spray some on plants that will make them unattractive to dogs. Or spray the stuff on planter itself. There are ways to deal with that problem.
Reply:There are chemicals you can use, even have fun with a sensor that squirts deer, attached to your hose.





But the only sure way to stop it is if you follow the dog and ask the neighbor to kindly keep him from your yard
Reply:Keep some dog treats and a rope or leash handy. The next time you see the dog do his business, go out and call him while holding out a dog treat. When the dog comes, leash him and take into your house.





Next, call your local Humane Society and report that you have found a stray dog. The Humane Society will pick up the dog and it will cost the owner $$$ to get it back.





Repeat as necessary; the owner will either decide not to rescue his dog or decide to keep it in his own yard. Either way, your problem is solved.
Reply:The best gadget I've seen is called a water "scarecrow".


It is essentially a sprinkler that goes on when it senses motion. It would be ideal.
Reply:put pepper on the area and/or put a small fence there. my friend tried this and it works.


even ask the ppl to keep there dog in there yard. my friend tried this and it works