2/25/10

Squirrel Maneuvers

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Just a reminder that squirrels will be heading back to the ground when your snow melts and you may want to start practicing your Squirrel Catching Skills. I am here to make sure that you who have been in freezy weather remember what to do if a squirrel invades your backyard.


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First you sneak up on him...don't let him know that you know he is there.


4-Dum-de-dum-dum
La Dee Daa....No squirrel here.


6-I-caught-a-squirrel
The...BAM...you nab him!!!

5-Grrrr-Squirrel
Then you RUN with him.....


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GRRRRRR.....you shake him!!


8-Playing-with-the-squirrel
You bang him on the ground (ear flappage is optional)
9-Now-be-good-Squirrel
Then you tell him that he better be a good squirrel and go live in someone else's yard!!

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Then stand over him as he surrenders!!

Your yard is safe for another day and you have completed your daily squirrel maneuvers!!

(Squirrel stuffies were threatened but not severely injured during this exercise)
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41 comments:

  1. DexterFebruary 25, 2010 at 4:11 AM

    Dory,
    That looks like a lot of work to me, but those squirrels can be quite persistent. Maybe I will just post signs of your fierce self around the perimeter.

    Slobbers,
    Mango

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  2. Diana ChiewFebruary 25, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    We have learned something from you, Dory but we don't have that many squirrels over at our place.

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  3. BijouFebruary 25, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    Hi Dory,

    Thanks for the reminder. There are lots of squirrels in our neighborhood but there's only one that comes in our yard. He hides his nuts in mom's flower beds! We HATE his guts and chase him every time we get the chance.

    Waggles,
    Bijou

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  4. TuckerFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    Those buggers are up to my Grammy and Grampy's all the time. They feed the birdies and the squirrels steal from the birdies. I'm way to slow to catch them, so thanks for the advice, I can try your technique!

    woof - Tucker

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  5. MackFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    That dang squirrel didn't stand a chance against you Dory!

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  6. My Mind's EyeFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Dory you are the ultimate Squirrel
    Patrol Expert. We have so many in our yard we have just given up on patrol. Could you come up to NC? Mom has the bird feeders protected so they cannot gorge on the bird food so that is about all she can do.
    Madi and MOm

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  7. goldenFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Ohhhhhh Dory!!!
    I love you for ever!!!!!!
    I love read your adventures and look your photos!!!!
    Your blog is very pretty and you too!!!!!

    Whit love!!!!!!
    Golden Clo

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  8. Frankie Furter and ErnieFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Thank you Dory!!! I have been blocked from my squirrels by all this snow. They come and mock me every day. Now when this snow does melt I will be able to use your A+ training post to sharpen my skills and be successful at my RODENT RIDDING work. You are a TRUE furend!!!

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  9. the magic sleighFebruary 25, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Wooos Dory,Great JOB! Most impressed! woo forgot one small step, I swallow them! (well once, any way...)
    ~Husky Kisses~
    -Kira The BeaWootiful

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  10. Scout and FreyjaFebruary 25, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    WOWZA! Dory, you did so good catching that squirrel. Ours always run up a tree or just outside our fence and make faces at us! But, you are right, we will begin to practice now. Do you think our momma will mind if we use one of the cats☺

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  11. BRUTUSFebruary 25, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Thanks, Dory!! Everyone assumes we doggies are all natural hunters, but it doesn't come easily to some of us! Now I know what I'm doing wrong - it's the sneak attack I'm missing!! I start barking my head off before I'm even out the door, in so doing announcing my incoming self & giving the sqirrley a head start! No WONDER I can never catch them!!

    Snorts-
    Brutus the Frenchie

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  12. Cheryl, Indiana, Shingo and MollyFebruary 25, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Dory, what a professional you are!! Thanks for reminding us! We had nearly forgotten.

    Woofs and Kisses!

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  13. Snowy and CrystalFebruary 25, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    oh thanks for the tips, Dory

    no squirrels here, but we will use that for big black birds and stray cats who come and visit

    wet licks

    S&C

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  14. kokoFebruary 25, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    That was an excellent drill, Dory... you are definitely a good teacher. The tree rats better have a strategy this coming spring.

    Licks, hero

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  15. Draco and his MomFebruary 25, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Dory, I have many squirrel invaders in my backyard...thank you for the refresher course...they stay on the fence with all the snow but as we both know, it is only a matter of time before they TRY to sniff around the ground.

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  16. Martha February 25, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    Dory, we are ready! We have seen a few squirrels and Martha is still trying to climb trees!
    We liked your demonstration of what to do when we catch one....it is only a matter of time!
    love
    Martha & Bailey xxx

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  17. Kari in AlaskaFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Thanks for the heads up! In our family ear flapping is not optional :)

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  18. FredFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Good job! Do you think it would help to go undercover in a squirrel costume? ;P

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  19. Two Pitties in the CityFebruary 25, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Great capture! I think that squirrel learned its lesson.

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  20. UnknownFebruary 25, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    You're a superb tactician, Dory! I was wondering if you're available for private lessons. The squirrels in my back yard keep shamelessly flaunting themselves and taunting me. I love your "humane" approach more than anything. No one was harmed.
    Twink!

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  21. StellaFebruary 25, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    We have zillions of squirrels in our neighborhood. I have a fenced in yard so what they do is climb across the power line, then go down into our lilac bushes. I see
    'em and take off after them, but they are fast and can always get back on the power line. I only wish one would fall off into the snow, and THEN I could get him!

    Thanks for the tips, Dory!

    Kisses,

    Stella

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  22. PrincessFebruary 25, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    I think the ear flapping is necessary...it's super cute!

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  23. houndstoothFebruary 25, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Dory, I took lots of notes! Those squirrels better watch out!

    Bunny

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  24. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!February 25, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    I bet if THAT was a video on YouTube it would go viral!

    Well done!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  25. Honeygo BeasleyFebruary 25, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Hi, Dory!

    I'm tuckered out just watching...

    time for me to be for dinner scraps.

    Bye for now!

    - Chloe

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  26. ColeFebruary 25, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    That is one heck of a demonstration!! Such concentration!

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  27. YasFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    Great demo!

    Cheers,
    Maxx

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  28. genjiFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    My guys have definitely gotten complacent with all the snow still on the ground. I will use this entry to remind that they have to 'work' for their dinner :)

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  29. LorenzaFebruary 25, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    Hi, Dory!
    Well... I have never seen a squirrel here but sure now I know what I have to do in case one of those apprears here!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  30. RILEY AND STAR MY MALTESEKIDSFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    Wow Dory,

    You mean business! We saw a real squirrel in our yard today and we thought and you and it made mommy smile.

    Riley and Star.

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  31. kissa-bullFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    wow how can something so furry cute be so furry lethal to twee rats
    thank yous for the tips
    we'll try em right away
    pibble sugars
    the houston pittie pack

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  32. ScooterFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Dory
    Thanks for the refresher class. We always need to be prepared. I wanna get myself a pesty squirrel this year for sure. They will be here soon enough. Good job on that squirrel. I bet he will think twice before he enters your yard again. The sneakin...is the best part!!

    wags
    Jazzi

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  33. SunnyFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    Wow Dory, you are a pro! That squirrel didn't stand a chance!
    Luv, Lucy (Woof!)

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  34. The Oceanside AnimalsFebruary 25, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    But they were injured a LITTLE bit, right?

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  35. Teddy BearFebruary 26, 2010 at 1:58 AM

    Great job watching out for the squirrels and getting them!

    Love,
    Teddy Bear

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  36. ocmistFebruary 26, 2010 at 2:09 AM

    Excellent tutorial, Dory! You have to be ready at all times for those nasty rodents! I think the ground squirrels around here hibernate during at least part of the winter, but we will be ready when they reappear! The CCC

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  37. Sketching with DogsFebruary 26, 2010 at 2:34 AM

    Wow, you have got your squirrel maneuvers down to a fine art Dory, we dont think there will be many in your garden this year!
    Wags, Dip Bridge and Elliot xx

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  38. Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek RamblingsFebruary 26, 2010 at 4:05 AM

    Thank you for the reminder - they will be out and about before we know it.

    XOXO
    The Rocky Creek Gang

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  39. The Army of FourFebruary 26, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Way to take charge, Dory! You showed that squirrel who's in charge!
    Woo!
    Luv,
    Dave

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  40. SquirrelQueenFebruary 26, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Wow Dory, you are one fantastic squirrel hunter. Cindi Lou does not like the squirrels, they tease her and are super fast. She asks if she can use the photo of you standing over the squirrel to keep them under control?

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  41. UnknownFebruary 26, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    I had Rugby takes notes. He is aweful at chasing squirrels. Hopefully he learned a thing or two!

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