How do you get rid of a sonoran desert toad?

Question

the toad comes out during monsoon season in tucson and will kill my dog if the dog bites it

Answer 1

Well, seeing as how the Toad is a "Native" of the Desert -& your Dog ISN'T, it seems to me that the Toad has the "Right of Way". So if You can't control what your dog DOES, then it's only a matter of Time before SOMETHING kills it (like a Toad, or a Snake, or a Gila Monster, or- whatever). In ANY fight between a Dog & the Desert- the Desert ALWAYS Wins...  :0

Answer 2

Do not use any kind of poison.If you do you could be killing other animals that feed on this toad.Can you put wire around your yard that is of a small enough mesh that it  will keep them  out? Never use poison it will come back to haunt you because of the damage you are causing to the natural balance of things.Tilks Mom

Answer 3

you can poison them and keep your dog inside

Answer 4

They are usually active at night..so if you can limit your dog going outside at night...or at least supervise him outside at night this should cut down on him coming in contact with one.  Also, you should check your yard before letting him out in case there are any obvious frogs in the area.  Also, know the symptoms of being poisoned by one of these: salivation, pawing at the mouth, dog acting disoriented, unable to walk properly, etc. so if he comes in contact with one you will know immediately and get him to a vet.  Also, you should rinse the dogs mouth out with a hose, back to front if he is poisoned..then get him to a vet.  Do NOT put out poison for the frogs like someone else suggested..putting poisons into the environment never ends up poisoning the intended animal..and it could end up poisoning your own dog, plus lots of other wildlife, waterways, or neighborhood children.  Also, it is illegal to kill these frogs in your state without a license.