Is wood ash harmful to a dog?

Question

my dog hates the smell of smoke and ash, so i want to sprinkle it lightly on the part of my yard he is not allowed to dig in so he will leave it alone, but.... now that i think about it... will it hurt him if he accidentally does happen to eat some?

Answer 1

Wood ash is quite caustic, so it could be irritating if it gets into his eyes.  It will also make the soil much more alkaline, and many plants do not like that, so be careful.  You may kill the grass, bushes, etc.