How to ruin the weekend

[Curran]

I had a fun weekend outdoors then last night, right before bed…

Free to a good home: Male German Wirehair that killed and retrieved a skunk, then dropped it at my feet when I opened the door to let him inside. My feet were inside the house, so yes, he dropped a dead skunk in the house. It wasn’t in the house long. In fact, as I reflect upon the event I believe I caught the black and white furball on the bouce and in one fluid motion chucked the bastard back into the black abyss of night while slamming to door. The next thing that followed was foul language with more foul language. I may have temporarily went blind due to rage.

The dog has been bathed in baking soda and peroxide with a tablespoon of peppermint soap. The peppermint adds a fresh and fragrant touch to gently neutralize the nose-melting, burnt rubber, chemical-like dumpster fire odor only a spicey fart squirrel can produce.

The dog is free because he dropped three duck retrieves during his UPT test earlier this month only to retrieve a f$€king skunk tonight? This proves that he knows what to do, he just chooses to be an asshat sometimes. Although, his duck retrieves were good this weekend so I guess I’ll keep him. We just need to work on steadiness more.

 

[gjs4]

German Shorthairs (GWP,GSp, DH, etc) are the most amazing dogs....but went left to their own devices just do bad shit. Thanks for the laugh and good luck with it all. You should have another month of asking other residents "do you smell as gasleak?"

 

[switchhitter]

We had a lab that killed skunks every chance he got. I never understood how a dog with such a sensitive nose would attack every skunk he cams across

 

[Jamie]

this works better than any of the other traditional remedies we have tried. Peroxide, baking soda, Dawn, vinegar, etc.

 

[Curran]

Thanks @Jamie I’ll find that and get some to have on hand. This is skunk #2 for Blitz this year so I can foresee this happening again.

 

[giles]

I laughed, but I tried really hard to keep it in because of karma.

 

[GoetsTalon]

Not funny but the way you told it lol. Temporarily blind from the rage lol.

 

["J"]

Bristol has 2 under her belt, I feel your pain
We use a different brand of skunk eliminator but it has great results as well. We keep a bottle on hand now for such occasions
The things that come out of your mouth and thoughts that occur during the process, only few can relate too!!!!

 

[Big H]

Kristi owns a mobile dog grooming service and she has been a groomer for a long time. Best way to treat a skunk sprayed dog is to immediately wash the dog with this mixture: 1 quart of hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup of baking soda, and blue Dawn dishwashing soap. Make sure you do a thorough job rinsing after you rub it in good since the peroxide can bleach the fur.

 

[bowhunter1023]

Your description of the smell is so spot on! That burnt rubber, chemical smell is a special smell in it's own right!

 

[finelyshedded]

Thanks for the laugh Sean. Sorry it was at your expense though. Reminded me of those funny stories at the back pages of an Outdoor Life mag by Pat McManus.

 

[CJD3]

Been there. Only wish I had as poetic description of the situation as you.

 

[OO2]

Perks of a German dog

 

["J"]

Perks of a German dog

Nein!!!!!

 

[Curran]

Thanks for the laugh Sean. Sorry it was at your expense though. Reminded me of those funny stories at the back pages of an Outdoor Life mag by Pat McManus.

I didn't want to go to bed angry last night so humor was the path I chose to take.

 

[Curran]

Kristi owns a mobile dog grooming service and she has been a groomer for a long time. Best way to treat a skunk sprayed dog is to immediately wash the dog with this mixture: 1 quart of hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup of baking soda, and blue Dawn dishwashing soap. Make sure you do a thorough job rinsing after you rub it in good since the peroxide can bleach the fur.

Thank you!! I'm going to give Blitz another application today. He's better today than yesterday, but it's still on him. I know from past experience it takes time to dissipate, plus when they get wet again it's almost like it reactivates.

Does she have any suggestions for getting the stank out of the house? We've got two air purifiers running, bowls of vinegar everywhere, and a pot of white vinegar/water/cinnamon sticks/oranges simmering on the stove.

 

["J"]

Open the windows and air it out.

The brain is a funny thing, you’ll be smelling that for some time, while others who weren’t involved in the initial experience, won’t….

 

[Curran]

Open the windows and air it out.

The brain is a funny thing, you’ll be smelling that for some time, while others who weren’t involved in the initial experience, won’t….

Windows are open and it's a balmy 58* in the house right now.

 

[Sgt Fury]

I had a fun weekend outdoors then last night, right before bed…

Free to a good home: Male German Wirehair that killed and retrieved a skunk, then dropped it at my feet when I opened the door to let him inside. My feet were inside the house, so yes, he dropped a dead skunk in the house. It wasn’t in the house long. In fact, as I reflect upon the event I believe I caught the black and white furball on the bouce and in one fluid motion chucked the bastard back into the black abyss of night while slamming to door. The next thing that followed was foul language with more foul language. I may have temporarily went blind due to rage.

The dog has been bathed in baking soda and peroxide with a tablespoon of peppermint soap. The peppermint adds a fresh and fragrant touch to gently neutralize the nose-melting, burnt rubber, chemical-like dumpster fire odor only a spicey fart squirrel can produce.

The dog is free because he dropped three duck retrieves during his UPT test earlier this month only to retrieve a f$€king skunk tonight? This proves that he knows what to do, he just chooses to be an asshat sometimes. Although, his duck retrieves were good this weekend so I guess I’ll keep him. We just need to work on steadiness more.

Best rant I’ve heard in years!

 

[Jackalope]

Thank you!! I'm going to give Blitz another application today. He's better today than yesterday, but it's still on him. I know from past experience it takes time to dissipate, plus when they get wet again it's almost like it reactivates.

Does she have any suggestions for getting the stank out of the house? We've got two air purifiers running, bowls of vinegar everywhere, and a pot of white vinegar/water/cinnamon sticks/oranges simmering on the stove.

The best thing we ever bought was an ozone machine. We use it in the cars, house, etc. Sucker flat out works. But. Do NOT remain in the space you use it in. Even one breath when I go in to shut it off makes me sick for a bit. I have to open the space and let it air out some before holding my breath and running in to unplug it.

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