Deb and Ed M wrote:
Try wood chips - they smell more "earthy" - and if your studly guy tosses them into the grass, they're a lot easier on the mower blades.
And no offense - but if you can't stop him from scraping while he's on the leash (?) - then yes, your bundle of love IS going to destroy your lawn. Because he's CLEARLY the Alpha in your family.....
It's not that I can't stop him on the leash, it's that I choose not to jerk the leash on him. Actually he's pretty laid back and way different then my girl Shih Tzu. He is not afraid of thunder and loves to watch fireworks, especially at the KOA in Laughlin, NV. He will sit out with me at night and follow the rockets as they go up and when they burst he gets all excited and jumps around. My girl stays inside under a blanket. He is an odd ball.
Alpha, not really as he lets the female eat, drink and receive attention before him. Kinda like a husband and wife thing.
I guess I'm guilty for allowing him to tear the yard up. I had thought about one of those remote operated shock collars, but those things really pack a wallop. Had one go off in my hand once.