coleus canina, scaredy cat dogs gone?

Hello all, this is my first post i hope someone can help me.
I am trying with great difficulty to keep my two collies off my bedding area. This is my second year of starting from scratch with many plants. The dogs keep trampling them down and it is very upsetting. Apart from the cost it's the time and effort that goes into looking afeter these plants.
I have read an article about coleus canina also known as scaedy cat or dogs gone. They are supposed to produce a harmless smell that animals don't like. I was looking for them in a seed but the only place i can find them is in a plug plant from thompson and morgan. I was wondering if any one has heard of these plants or if anyone has any idea where i could buy them.
Also i was wondering if anyone had heard of the curry plant, used for the same reason?
I would love to hear from anyone that could offer me any advice, thank you for taking the time to read this
Dawnlouise xxxx

 

the curry plant or HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM, has a strong scent, but dont know if it will keep dogs away or not.
you could try SILENT ROAR its repelant based on Lion Dung available from SCOTTS of STOW, search google, I think they do mail order, it may also be available in good garden centres

 

I haven't tried coleus canina, I have been wondering too if it works! I do have a curry plant and I have noticed no sign whatsoever of it keeping dogs or cats away- sorry!
what I have been doing recently to protect a border with some new plantings is to put short lenths of rose prunings over it, and both are keeping off. Mind you my dogs are smaller, only Shelties.

 

If you want it, you can get it from T&M http://plants.thompson-morgan.com/uk/en/list/full-index/c/11. Good luck!