- Dogs are territorial creatures and are driven by scent. After applying our Granular you may see that the dog goes to our product, lays on it, tries to consume it, or “goes” on it. This is because the dog is trying to overpower our products scent to try and reestablish its territory. Over time when the MACE is used as directed you will see the dog change their habits as they realize they cannot overpower our scent.
- As we mentioned above dogs are driven by scent! Prior to laying our product down you should clean the area of any urine/feces. This allows you to reduce their scent and make the MACE more effective!
- Light Rainfall should not have reduced the effectiveness of the MACE, but if there are periods of prolonged or heavy rain or snowfall with our Granular form you will need to reapply the product. For snow break the crust of the snow and lay the mace down.
- Patience is key! Just as it took some time for the dog to develop the bad habit, it can take some time to change it! Apply our MACE as directed and follow up with maintenance!
- Our Granular MACE works less instantaneously than our liquid products so if you are looking for quicker relief, we suggest using our Ready-to-Use Spray or our Liquid Concentrate!
- If your sprayer clogs: Always shake Nature’s MACE liquid products for a full 60 seconds prior to using to ensure the ingredients thoroughly mix. To prevent clogging, remove the spray head and rinse after each use. In a case where the nozzle clogs, submerge the bottle under warm water for 15 minutes, or hold the spray nozzle head under warm running water for 5 minutes until the sprayer resumes normal function.
- If it still does not work, try removing the filter located at the bottom of the spray nozzle. If after doing this your product still is not spraying, please contact us as you may have a defective nozzle, or it may still be clogged. We will happily send you a replacement and apologize for any inconvenience it causes.
Dog MACE Granular:
- For your first Application apply the Dog MACE Granular heavily and evenly over yards, landscapes, flower beds, ornamentals, gardens, ground cover, and areas in danger of stray dogs.
- For larger areas please apply a 24” (2 foot) wide barrier around plant groups. If the dog’s frequency in that area is heavier or more intense increase the barrier to 30” wide.
- Apply every 3-4 weeks for maintenance or if you still notice that the dog’s you are looking to deter are still frequenting the area. More frequent application may be required initially, but over time as their habit is broken less product will be needed. So, our product is Fresh and Most Effective please seal tightly after each use!
Dog MACE Ready-to-Use Spray:
- Apply Dog MACE Ready-to-Use Spray liberally in areas where dogs, especially stray dogs defecate. Repeat daily for the first week, and then once a week for maintenance or as needed. Store in a cool, dry place and do not let it freeze.
- If you experience nozzle issues submerge the bottle under warm water for 15 minutes or hold the spray nozzle head under warm running water for 5 minutes or until the sprayer resumes functionality. If after that time frame the nozzle is still clogged, try removing the filter located at the bottom of the spray nozzle. If this doesn’t resolve your issue you may have a defective sprayer. If this happens, please contact us so we can further assist!
Dog MACE Liquid Concentrate:
- Mix 8 to 12 ounces of concentrate with (1) gallon of water and shake well prior to every use. Follow same instructions for Ready-to-Use spray after mixing.
