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Stop spraying them with skunks and use a hose instead.

Yeah I also avoid anything that smells foul. Not very interesting.

at first I was like, duh... But then it dawned on me. Duh me!!

I'll look stupid, I don't get it. Care to explain?

Animals have natural tendencies to stay away from smelly/sickly things. Thought the OP was getting woodshed, but his comment aligns w the article.