Nothing is more frustrating than to have a dog run through your newly planted garden or to have a cat use it as a giant litter box. Here again, fences are a good idea. If your dog is the culprit, training is the key. Odor repellents may help temporarily. These masked night marauders can cause considerable damage to vegetable gardens.
Raccoons bend corn stalks down to eat the ears, and they break open and scoop out watermelons.
Repellents may help temporarily. Live trapping in a wire cage trap is usually an easy task. Consult your county Extension agent for sources. If trapping racoons, use caution. Deer enjoy almost everything from the garden and orchard.