Males Vs. Females
One of the biggest myths surrounding those tacky brown spots appearing in the yard is that this is a female-dog-only issue. But this is not true. The female dogs just get a bad rap because they squat and completely empty their bladders in one location, effectively dropping a huge concentrated load of nitrogen in one area.
Male dogs tend to spread the wealth all over the backyard when they hike up their legs in multiple locations. Depending on how and where your male dog urinates, however, you could have just as much of a lawn-burn problem as a female dog owner. Besides, males puppies and many young male dogs also squat when they urinate.
It's Not Always The Urine
Not all brown spots in the yard are caused by dog urine. You can tell the difference because if the dead grass is from urine it will be a fairly regular, round shape. If the brown patches are irregularly shaped or you find that the brown areas are appearing in areas of the yard where the dogs don't urinate, it's possible that these dead areas are due to one of any number of diseases or pests that are scouring the lawn.
If you suspect that something other than your dog is responsible for the browning of your lawn, consult with your local agriculture extension office to find the culprit. This organization is staffed by experts on the matter.
Super Green Patches Of Grass
Not all dog urine will burn grass. In fact, some dog urine has a “greening” effect on the yard, causing greener-than-normal patches of grass.
Why does this happen? You will find that if you have a young puppy that is ripe in his growing years then his urine may tend to be dilute, due to the high metabolism during growth stages.
Older dogs may also cause green patches of grass instead of brown. The senior dog's urine is also less concentrated, however, this is typically due to disease and the dog's specific prescription diet.
Although these green bursts of color on the grass are certainly appreciated, if for any reason other than owning a puppy you notice this happening on your lawn instead of brown spots, contact a veterinarian and have your pet seen. The problem could be dangerous to your dog's health
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