I called a local place here to me and it's called Raptor Trust(
http://www.theraptortrust.org/home) and spoke with a guy (a Dr.) there and asked him about Daisy being harmed in any way. He said that there have been so very little cases of a hawk bothering a dog of any size. He said the Redtails (the largest ones wont even bother a small dog). He did say if you see one and you want to shoo it away...just make noise, like pots & pans. I know there have been many posts on here about hawks and I for one have a few as well as turkey volchers so I was determined to speak with someone who knows these animals well. I feel more comfortable about letting her out but I will still keep an eye out. I just wanted to share this information with you.