Dog Rocks - Urine Patch Preventer (200g) / Natural Dog Urine Neutraliser for Water Bowls, Grass Repair, Urine Burn Patch Repair

I started using these after a recommendation from a friend, and noticed a significant improvement in the lawn. Then, slowly I saw patches appearing on the lawn, and having read many mixed reviews, I used them on and off for a few years (maybe continuing to use them, but not replacing them as often), with mixed results. That said, I stopped using them completely for 3 months and REALLY noticed a difference in the lawn i.e. a LOT more burn patches, which led me to think about why they maybe were not working when I was using them. Simple answer - ALL of the dogs water sources need to be treated, and the tangible difference in effectiveness on my lawn also coincided with ... installing my ponds. My dog drinks out of the pond, drinks from plant pot saucers, drinks from containers in the garden that have filled with rain water, and she drinks from the bottle I take out when we go for long walks - filled straight from the tap. Duh! Basically, she will drink from everywhere except the treated water if she has the option - not because it has dog rocks, but because the other sources all probably taste nicer not originating from the tap! Since I've removed the other options, and now fill her walkies drinking bottle from an old water filter jug that now contains dog rocks and not a Brita filter (note to guests, use the fridge for drinking water not the Brita jug) .... no lawn burn at all. I don't doubt these rocks may not work for all dogs, but when my dog drinks primarily from 'dog rock water' (I'm never going to stop her slurping puddles and the like!) the burn is absolutely minimal. My advice - use dog rocks and think about the other water sources available to your dog and try to treat or minimize them. This is the reason I give them 5 stars overall but only 3 stars for ease of use - its not the product, its the nature of our dogs!

I honestly don't think they work.

I’m a repeat customer and have bought Dog Rocks several times now. They’ve become a regular purchase for us because they really seem to help reduce the yellow urine patches on our lawn. They’re easy to use, last well, and my dog drinks his water as normal. While the results aren’t instant, I’ve found that with consistent use they make a noticeable difference. I’ve been happy enough with them to keep buying them, which says it all. Would definitely recommend to other dog owners looking for a simple, fuss-free solution.

This product certainly works but I do think it is very expensive for what it is. Also I bought the large bulk bag and instead of getting more rocks I just got 3 large ones (600g) bag - I would have preferred say 6 smaller ones to make up the weight as the stones are enormous in my dogs bowl. This makes me think that a smaller weight bag you may only have one rock in it! Also I have two dogs bowls so now have one spare rock to use when needed and will have to buy another bag. An even number of smaller rocks would be better for me. All that said the product does work and there are no new patches on my lawn.

Short review - Don't waste your money, it doesn't work. Long review - I'm a vet, and against my better judgment I was persuaded to try these as a solution to the brown, dead patches developing on our lawn. They haven't worked, and if you read the pseudo-scientific bunkum on the manufacturer's website, they were never going to. The simple facts of the matter can be summed up as follows - 1) dogs are carnivores, 2) carnivores eat meat, 3) meat contains protein, 4) digesting protein creates nitrogenous waste, 5) carnivore urine contains high levels of nitrogen, 6) small amounts of nitrogen act as a fertiliser, high levels of nitrogen act as a weedkiller (as far as grass is concerned). It doesn't matter what nonsense the manufacturers spout about rebalancing nutrients or ions in the water (meaningless), or even worse "changing the paramagnetic balance of the water" (total gibberish), you can't deny the biology. In fact, if you read carefully, they actually acknowledge this by suggesting that if your results aren't great, avoid feeding a red-meat based diet... What I will say in defence of Dog Rocks is that they are probably harmless. Some other products, whose manufacturers have even less of a grasp of biology, try to manipulate the pH of the dog's urine (in the mistaken belief that "acid" causes the brown patches), which may have harmful effects such as causing the development of kidney stones. Avoid these treatments at all costs, seriously. I don't think Dog Rocks will do this, because I don't think Dog Rocks will do anything at all. Where these things SEEM to have worked for people, it is either because they have wet lawns where the nitrogenous urine gets diluted quickly, or they have extremely well rooted grass that can cope with the excess nitrogen, or their dogs are on a low-protein diet / drinking a lot of water / or for other reasons not producing nitrogen-rich urine. It is nothing to do with these INERT rocks that do NOTHING. The ONLY truly effective solution to brown patches on your lawn is to pour a bucket of water on the exact spot that your dog has just had a wee, as soon as they have done it. If that's not practical, then your next best solution is to save the money you would be spending on Dog Rocks every two months, and buy 2 rolls of turf. Cut out the dead patches on your lawn, and replace them with new turf. Repeat every two months. Job done.

wow it definitely seems to help my dog with staining of the grass

Rubbish! No difference at all, don’t waste your money

These seem to work well. I have used them previously and they do last a good length of time. I just brush them when I change my dog's water.

Works a dream against urine grass stains

Ich habe 2 Hündinnen und 2 Katzen die alle aus dem selben Napf trinken. Mein Rasen bestand nur noch aus braunen Flecken und der ganze Garten roch widerlich! Seit ich die Steine habe ist das alles weg. Wichtig, die Steine habe ich in einer 1,5l großen Kanne, das ist die Menge die ich in 24h brauche. Die Steine liegen also einen Tag in dem Wasser, dann fülle ich es in den Trinknapf um und lasse neues Wasser durch die Steine wirken. Die Steine wirken max. 3 Monate dann müssen sie ausgetauscht werden. Daher ist das Ganze nicht ganz billig, aber ich habe nichts gefunden was so super, mit ganz wenig Aufwand funktioniert.

Nous voulions tester le principe avant de mettre une nouvelle pelouse et nous sommes tout à fait convaincues. Aucun auréole brune dans la pelouse. À recommander.

Nous utilisons ces pierres depuis 4 ans, date de l'arrivée de notre nouveau petit chien et ... de notre nouvelle pelouse. Ça fonctionne très bien, aucune trace brune d'urine dans la pelouse. Elle reste impeccable et mon chien n'a pas l'air non plus de se plaindre...

Es un robo. No sirven para nada