Nuisance concerns:Skunks are well known for their strong odor. People can often detect a single roadkilled skunk for miles. No homeowner appreciates this scent under their deck. Furthermore, a skunk in the area poses a constant threat to nosey pets. I've cleaned dogs that have been sprayed ...
Dogs that suddenly see a rabbit or squirrel running away may have the sudden urge to chase them. If they have a strong drive to catch the rabbit, they may jump right over the fence to get to their prey. This is a very common reason dogs run away when taken to parks off-leash. 5....
Keep your cat inside the house at night. Raccoons are active at night, especially in heavily populated areas where they might run into people or dogs if they go out during the day. Better yet, keep your cat indoors at all times, unless you're stepping out into the garden with him. The...
So, if this is a natural behavior and beneficial for us, then it shouldn't be a surprise that it is natural and essential for our dogs. Chewing is just a part of being a dog. And it’s quite an important part, too! Whether they’re a puppy or an adult dog, all dogs need to ...
Dogs can run faster, they have much larger teeth, much greater jaw strength, and more powerful claws. In short, dogs have far superior physical kung-fu compared to us humans. Children should never try to scare off a dog by throwing sticks or stones at him. This will only encourage the ...
the string at the bottom of the pyramid. Place the string with the treat over the trash can. When your dog goes for the treat, the cans fall and startle him away from the trash. Alternatively, use commercial deterring gadgets that emit a scary noise to scare your dog away from the ...
People usually get sprayed when walking through their yards in the dark (if you can’t see a skunk, you can’t run away), or if they disturb a skunk while eating. Those are good reasons to keep skunks out of your yard in the first place—and always carry a flashlight!
How would you like your very own scarecrow (稻草人)? You can make one out of some old boards. You can use it to scare away birds in your garden. You can also put a scarecrow near your front door to give visitors a big surprise!
Gig them.Use a frog gig or spear to catch and kill frogs. Gigs are multi-pronged claws that can attach to extended handles, so you don’t have to get so close to the frogs that you scare them away. Head out into your yard at night when frogs are most active. Shine a flashlight ...
Dogs can easily swallow these small bones, causing partial or complete blockages of a dog's stomach and intestines and preventing the flow of nutrients. (Gastrointestinal obstructions are fairly common canine problems, mainly because dogs aren't picky eaters.) Chicken bones are also prone to ...