We have coyotes at our place. See them every once in awhile. Generally coyotes avoid humans.   
I can't see living in fear. I would have to believe your dog has a greater chance of being hit by a car than taken by the coyote.   
Thankfully, we can shoot to killl coyotes at any time as there is open season on them here. Neighbor over the hill got one during bow season.   
Education is important concening coyotes. Search the internet along with applying defensive measures listed in some of the posts.   
Please don't let anything or anyone make you live in fear.     
				__________________  Mattie and Jasmine -born 10/24/09 (sisters) 
Casey Sue- R.I.P 10/2009 13 yrs old     |