For many dog owners, an encounter with a skunk is almost an inevitability. Often, it’s simply a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. A skunk will only spray when it believes that it is in danger. Often, it will display warning signs first, such as a making low growling noise, stamping it’s front feet, and raising it’s tail. A skunk’s spray is actually a sulphuric substance known as mercaptan. As well as smelling terrible, mercaptan can actually blind your dog for up two days if it makes direct contact with the eyes. For a guard dog, that’s two days that your canine is unable to work, and unable to defend you, your family or your property.

In the event that your dog gets sprayed, you must act as …