Dogs think squirrels are something to chase and bark at. And squirrels love to torture dogs by walking on power lines way above their heads and just sit there and laugh while the dogs keep barking and barking. They also love to lead the dogs in a merry chase somehow knowing they can outrun them and again laugh as they race up the tree and then turn towards the dogs!

When we first moved into this neighborhood, 24 years ago, there were no squirrels because they were few trees and the ones here were little ones. Now we have a few but not as many as in some neighborhoods where you see them constantly.

And some friends of ours, years ago, had their house burn down because squirrels go into the attic and chewed on wires. So while they can be cute they can also be very, very destructive. I would do my best to get them away from the house. I am sure there are ways that would not hurt them but discourage them to go elsewhere for their entertainment. A feeder might be a good idea.