A simple low cost environmental safe way to stop animals from spreading your decorative bark all over the place, pooping or digging on your property is to spread crushed red pepper in the problem areas. Animals mark their territory and use their nose to return to that area, the pepper masks the scent and may make them sneeze, they will move on. Works for many animals, not just dogs and cats. Recommend using a garden fertilizer or seed spreader on the perimeter of your property.

CAUTION: The pepper can burn plants and grass so it’s best for areas of dirt, bark, gravel, etc…