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Originally Posted by McheleM  See, that goes against everything I've read about securing your position as the lead animal to your dogs-they should walk behind or beside you, never in front of you.
Of course, I don't live near coyotes. I've seen raccoons and armadillos, but I think my neighborhood is too rowdy for coyotes, although we do have a creek and trees, so maybe they just stay well hidden.
Also, coyotes are scavengers. They'll eat anything smaller than them, and will even attempt attacks on larger animals. They are nasty, vile creatures and we shoot them at our lease to keep them from attacking the fawns. |
Well I am no trainer, if it is safer for my dog to be in front of me so I can see him then that is where he will be.
IMO coyotes have every reason to hunt what ever they can eat. How can WE shoot them for trying to live? It is not the Coyotes fault that the owner wasn't 100 % watching the dog, maybe they should have been on better watch. The coyote is just doing what it was born to do, hunt for food and try to live.
Knowing this, as a pet owner (of a small dog) I will do anything and everything in my power to protect my dog. This goes for Coyotes, snakes, hawks, and owls, I will always have my guard up and I will always make sure Pnut is safe.