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.
Spay/Neuter Programs Solve Pet Overpopulation. Adopting a loving dog or cat is one great way to help homeless pets. Making sure that your new pet is spayed or neutered as soon as possible is your next step as a pet parent. Pets can get pregnant as young as 4 months old.