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chachi · 11-13-2008, 05:55 AM

I wonder if anything thats hot like tabasco would work. Like salsa maybe?

Babz · 11-13-2008, 06:09 AM

Yea... we don't have salsas here

Unless I go to one of those very expensive supermarket.

But I know what you mean. I wonder if chilli sauce in general would work. I am just worried if there's any ingredients in it that won't agree with Mocha.

Nancy1999 · 11-13-2008, 08:44 AM

Forget the Salsa and Chili sauce; they are not that hot, even Tabasco sauce, which is hot, is tasty. If you have any of the clear antiperspirant, rub some on your arm and lick it. You will find that one lick is enough. You won't ingest much because it stays on your arm, but the tongue is unpleasantly surprised with the bitter taste. You will not be tempted to take a second lick. My vet recommended it, and while you wouldn't want a dog to eat a whole lump of it, the amount they would get by licking or chewing is minuscule because will stop the action immediately.

xmasbaby75 · 11-13-2008, 10:56 AM

I've heard that they really don't care for the smell or taste of citrus.

yorkietalker · 11-13-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Babz

I'd love to put the tabasco theory into practice, but it's not very cheap over here

Doesn't anyone but me think Tabasco would stain whatever you are trying to keep your dog away from! I have a dog-scat organic recipe but it has "stainers" in it - it is only for outdoor use. That's why I asked the original question. I think Bitter Apple works fine - I just think it is expensive. I am all about organic - don't know one way or the other about what deodorant does to the pups! But - I use aluminum-free deodorant - if that is the taste that keeps the pups away - I will have to buy a new brand!

yorkietalker · 11-13-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by xmasbaby75

I've heard that they really don't care for the smell or taste of citrus.

Your picture of Phantom in the snow looks exactly like my Yorkie! He's precious

chattiesmom · 11-13-2008, 03:47 PM

I use Habanero sauce.... and I always wear gloves

xmasbaby75 · 11-14-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkietalker

Your picture of Phantom in the snow looks exactly like my Yorkie! He's precious

Thank you

melneejane · 02-21-2009, 11:49 AM

I was told by my dog trainer to use Vicks Vapor Rub on things I didn't want my dog to chew on. I've used it once and it seemed to keep her away. THe dog...not the trainer.

11-13-2008, 05:55 AM	#16
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I wonder if anything thats hot like tabasco would work. Like salsa maybe? __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-13-2008, 06:09 AM	#17
Babz YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Posts: 448	Yea... we don't have salsas here Unless I go to one of those very expensive supermarket. But I know what you mean. I wonder if chilli sauce in general would work. I am just worried if there's any ingredients in it that won't agree with Mocha. __________________ Nita Mocha & Lulu

11-13-2008, 08:44 AM	#18
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Forget the Salsa and Chili sauce; they are not that hot, even Tabasco sauce, which is hot, is tasty. If you have any of the clear antiperspirant, rub some on your arm and lick it. You will find that one lick is enough. You won't ingest much because it stays on your arm, but the tongue is unpleasantly surprised with the bitter taste. You will not be tempted to take a second lick. My vet recommended it, and while you wouldn't want a dog to eat a whole lump of it, the amount they would get by licking or chewing is minuscule because will stop the action immediately. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

11-13-2008, 10:56 AM	#19
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	I've heard that they really don't care for the smell or taste of citrus. __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)

11-13-2008, 03:47 PM	#22
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	I use Habanero sauce.... and I always wear gloves __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

02-21-2009, 11:49 AM	#24
melneejane YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ventura, CA, USA Posts: 1	Vicks Vapor Rub as a repellant I was told by my dog trainer to use Vicks Vapor Rub on things I didn't want my dog to chew on. I've used it once and it seemed to keep her away. THe dog...not the trainer.