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Gardening

Keepthesoulalive

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1. Large male dogs

Reply to Jack Valentino (Original post)

Fri Apr 18, 2025, 01:32 AM

Apr 18

The scent of the male dogs keeps deer and other critters away. Terriers made for catching vermin.
If you live in a wooded area snakes and birds of prey keep most animals in check. Good luck.

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Saw my first groundhog tonight, finally waking up.... [View all] Jack Valentino Apr 18 OP

Large male dogs Keepthesoulalive Apr 18 #1

I know, I would, but I can't afford to support a dog :( Jack Valentino Apr 18 #2

A younger dog is not as much of a financial strain Keepthesoulalive Apr 18 #3

All dogs eventually get old... Jack Valentino Apr 18 #4

I know Keepthesoulalive Apr 18 #8

FWIW.....you can buy dog,and/or other animal pee scent.r Dixiegrrrl Apr 18 #9

I must have hundreds, or so it seems. usonian Apr 18 #5

I have them at the community garden I supervise NJCher Apr 18 #6

Oh, I have "a plan" now--- Jack Valentino Apr 18 #7

They dig holes under fences NJCher Apr 18 #10

I've seen them swiftly climb over the standard 4 foot chainlink fence Jack Valentino Apr 19 #11