Does your dog mutilate your lawn sprinklers? Try these tips to prevent further destruction caused by your favorite canine:

1. Schedule time for problem solving: Decide that you're going to spend the extra time that's needed to resolve the problem. Your dog is not trying to misbehave or cost you more money, they see the sprinklers as fun, soggy chew toys. There's not going to be an instant fix. What works for Fido won't work for Rover. You're going to need to use trial and error to find the right solution to resolve your personal situation.

2. Don't let your dog run unattended: Get out of the habit of letting the dog out the back door by themselves. If your dog needs to go out, join them and watch their every move. Your intention is not to catch them in the act of destruction, but to see if you can find the motivation for their behavior. 

3. Use your dog's point of view: Get down on your lawn and look at it from Fifi's point of view. Do you see any toys your dog can enjoy after they've finished their potty break? What is there for your dog to do if they're outside by themselves? Viewing your yard like a dog would can help you to understand what prompts your dog's actions. 

4. Try toys to relieve boredom: If you've determined that your dog is bored when they go outside, they're probably chewing on the lawn sprinklers as a way to deal with the monotony. Set aside a group of toys that they can only use in the yard. Don't give them all the toys at once, rotate them a few times a week so that your dog continues to find them intriguing. 

5. Create a noise deterrent: You may have to spend a few hours outside with your dog, but this tactic could cause them to never touch your sprinklers again. Tie a few empty tin cans together, loose enough that they rattle and bang. Sit outside in a spot that's not visible to the dog. Every time your pet approaches the sprinkler, throw the string of tin cans near them. Your purpose is not to hit the dog with the cans, but to make noises that startle them. Your dog will learn to associate the noise with the sprinklers and avoid that part of your yard. 

6, Use their own waste: The next time you clean the yard, put a small bit of the dog's solid waste near each lawn sprinkler head. The smell of the feces will ensure that the dog stops viewing your lawn sprinklers as a plaything. This method may take a couple of weeks, but your dog will eventually learn that the sprinklers smells bad and avoid them. 

After you've cured your pet of this annoying habit, call companies like Krupske Sprinkler Systems to make the necessary repairs.