What’s the Difference Between Granular and Liquid Dog MACE?

Dog MACE is a dog repellent and training tool available in granular and liquid formulas to help homeowners and dog owners discourage unwanted dog activity on lawns, in gardens and landscaped areas, along fences, and throughout other outdoor spaces. Both formulas use scent- and taste-based cues to help make treated areas undesirable to dogs and reinforce avoidance when applied as directed.

Choose Dog MACE Granular for targeted treatment of specific problem areas, such as flower beds, landscaped beds, mulch or rock beds, garden borders, and other locations where dogs tend to dig, rummage, or mark. Its ready-to-apply granules are designed for ground-level treatment and can be reapplied directly wherever unwanted activity continues.

Choose Dog MACE Liquid when you need broad, even coverage to help discourage repeated urination or marking across lawns, yards, and walkways, or targeted treatment of fences, planters, and other outdoor objects dogs may chew or gnaw. The premixed Dog MACE Ready-to-Use formula offers convenient application for smaller areas and quick spot treatments on outdoor objects such as flowerpots, planters, and fence posts. For larger blanket applications, choose Dog MACE Liquid Concentrate. It must be mixed with water at the mix ratio stated on the label and produces a larger volume of ready-to-use spray, making it the better-value option for large treatment areas or repeated applications when dog activity is frequent or well established.

Dog MACE works best as a consistent, strategic training aid rather than a one-time treatment. Use Dog MACE Granular for targeted, ground-level protection and Dog MACE Liquid for broader surface coverage. For a more complete treatment strategy, apply Dog MACE granular formula along key boundaries—such as garden borders and common entry routes—and in/around recurring hot spots, then use Dog MACE liquid across the surrounding area. Apply and reapply each formula according to its label directions until the unwanted behavior changes, including after rainfall.

For Best Results:

Apply daily for the first 7-10 days. Initial applications should be heavy and frequent to discourage bad behaviors. It is important to apply Dog MACE as early as possible before dogs create territorial markers. Dogs are attracted to another animal's scent. They fight for territory by "marking" areas as their own. They also get accustomed to “going” in the same area, especially if it’s their territory. Applications and results may vary depending on how ingrained habits are and how often they use an area. Whether or not it is a domestic or stray dog may affect product results.

Important Tip:

Before using Dog MACE, you must remove any fecal matter or urine odors. You should clean up and deodorize the soiled area (or objects) to remove the scents of other animals. Enzymatic cleaners work great for this. Doing this will discourage dogs from remarking so that the product can work to prevent new soils. Dogs may initially try to roll in, or even dig at the mace, to try and reclaim the area. After consistent product use and training, dogs learn to avoid treated areas. The objective of Dog MACE is to train dogs to stay away. Remove any outdoor food sources dogs may be attracted to. Avoid using fertilizers and mulches containing blood, bone, or fish meal. Dogs are often attracted to these scents.