I remember (watching the show in reruns as a kid) the robot as the B-9 Environmental Control Robot. On his packaging (a box or a metal cabinet, I think) you can see the name G.U.N.T.E.R., which is an acronym for General Utility Non-Theorizing Environmental Robot.
It should be your mantra whenever you apply products to the lawn. This doesn't have to be a lengthy ban. The Dog Owner's Guide suggests keeping pets off treated grass for 24 hours, as nitrogen can burn the pads of a dog's foot. The guide also recommends keeping pets indoors during application to prevent an airborne inhalation or skin contact.
Our poor pets. While we're deciding whether or not to initiate that big home remodeling project, we think about many things--cost, timeframe, and the misery we will have to endure before it is finished. But few among us ever think about the safety (and happiness!) of our pets during home renovation. It is guaranteed that cats and dogs, if they have enough time, will wander out. 2  Nails, staples, tacks, and anything sharp can cut tender paws. 3  Leaving pets alone with remodeling workers is a dangerous proposition. 4  The workers are not in a position to mind for the animals.