How to Keep a Dog From Sprinklers  by Sarah Dray Are they
running from or towards the sprinklers?  Are they running from
or towards the sprinklers?  Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images
While sprinklers are often recommended to scare dogs away from
your garden, some dogs just love them. Sprinklers that pop up
from underground can be a great novelty and some breeds -- such
as spaniels and retrievers -- are fascinated by water, so they
will naturally run towards the sprinklers rather than away from
them. If you're tired of replacing chewed-up sprinkler heads,
there are some things you can do to keep them safe.  Step 1
Turn on the sprinklers only when the doggies are safely tucked
inside the house. If this seems difficult -- or if the dogs go
crazy as soon as the sprinklers go on -- consider installing a
timer. That way you can set up the sprinklers to go on -- and
off -- before you get up in the morning. Many dogs will only go
after the sprinklers when they're on because they want to play
with the water. If yo