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Never knew I needed one of these until I actually got one, and honestly the defense instinct is impressive to watch. The smell it lets out when it feels threatened is unbelievably strong, so fair warning if you have neighbors close by.

The spray mechanism is no joke—when a stranger came near the porch, my skunk let loose a blast that cleared the yard instantly. It's the most effective boundary system I've ever owned, even if the odor takes a while to fade.

Didn't realize how much I needed one of these until a fox kept getting into the coop. One good spray from the rear end and it hasn't come back since. The smell lingers for days, which is honestly impressive.