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Your dog was skunked? No problem! Read our recent post entitled Tackling Aromatic Encounters - Preparation for information on how to make a home remedy to combat this problem, roll up your sleeves and get ready for the fun part! Oh and don’t forget those all important items of lavender, hops and herbs.
The bath and beyond
Even with the best intentions of preventing such an encounter, unexpected things can unfortunately happen — especially when you own a curious pooch — and your greatest fears may be realized:
You or your dog, or worse, both of you met a skunk!
Don’t panic. Just remember to be prepared and to know of a simple home remedy for that lovely aroma these creatures leave behind on our dogs and
With the arrival of the new school year, what better time to enhance our knowledge about Canada? Having a skunk or skunk family encroach on your land may give you just such an opportunity! Make it into an interesting project for your kids' research assignments or just a great way to get the family together and learn something new at the same time.
If you find any skunks in your vicinity, take a
One of the marvels of living in Canada, and occasionally its challenge, is how we live side by side with our wild neighbours. Our vast land from coast-to-coast-to-coast is the habitat for a wide diversity of flora and fauna. Summertime to early Autumn in Canada is often filled with many joyous and memorable adventures, however, probably its least appealing attribute is that it is also a great
Ah! Fall has arrived at last! A season when dog owners, and all Canadians across the country, can still rush to get outdoors without multiple layers of clothes and coats, or fear of sinking belly deep in snow ... Just yet. The joys of hiking in the wilderness, exploring the countryside and enjoying nature at its best with your canine friend is sure to put smiles on every face. Dog lovers across
Environment Canada tells me that nearly every region of our country is freezing cold. For those of you who are like me will understand how easy it is to watch the days go by in the comfort of my home, keeping warm by the fire with my family and critters, eating, painting, laughing and hibernating. Alas I am not a bear, it is winter and I am Canadian girl of hardy canuck stock. Any day, winter
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