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Many dogs will chase, bark at, or try to dig out a mouse due to their prey drive, especially breeds like terriers bred for rodent control.

Mice absolutely hate the smell of peppermint oil, which can be used as a natural repellent to deter them from entering or nesting in homes.

When a dog sees a mouse, it may react by barking, sniffing, stalking, or attempting to chase and catch it, especially if the breed has a strong prey drive.

Mice absolutely hate the smell of peppermint oil, which acts as a natural repellent and drives them away due to its strong and overwhelming scent.

Dogs may react by sniffing, barking, stalking, or attempting to catch the mouse due to their natural prey drive, especially in hunting breeds like terriers.

Mice absolutely hate the smell of peppermint oil, ammonia, and vinegar, which can act as natural repellents.

Mice may avoid areas where dogs are present, especially if the dog is alert and active, but their scent alone is usually not enough to make mice leave entirely.

Yes, it is generally okay for a dog to catch a mouse, as many breeds are instinctively inclined to do so, though health precautions should be considered.

If your dog catches a mouse, monitor them for signs of illness and contact a veterinarian, as mice can carry diseases and may have ingested poison.