Lots of coyoties in my new neighborhood
 

I just moved to my new house I been here for a month and was just told by my neighbore that we have a bad coyotie problem here and about a week ago a woman that lives close to me got her dog taken by one I'm freaking out. I have 4 little ones that want to go out to potty like a billion times a day. I of course go out with them and have been taking pepper spray with me but I'm small only 113 pounds the coyoties here are like 50 pounds each and they have been running around in packs. They have gotten so bad I think the towns are starting to do something about it they are trapping them but I'm scared I have limited the number or times they go out now and I try not to take them out at night anyone else have coyotie problems? There are people here fighting the capturing and killing of them and I know how they feel I love animals of all kinds but they don't have any natural preditors and there numbers just been getting higher and more and more peoples dogs been taken I had them in my old neighborhood but not as many as there is here idk what to do I heard they are not very scared of humans anymore ether. Anyone have suggestions on what I can do to protect my babies more?

I don't have coyote problems, but I would think it's pretty darn scary. If I were you, I would probably let them go inside. Luckily, yorkies are small so a potty patch or potty pads should suffice. My yorkies pee and poo inside. We used to have potty pads, but it gets used up too quick so we upgraded to a potty patch. Good luck! Be careful of hawks too! They will grab small dogs too!

Coyotes, yikes! We don't have a problem with them, but we do have an over abundance of hawks, eagles, and vultures (the killing kind). 300 acres of dense woodland was cleared next to our neighborhood, so the wildlife moved into the few remaining trees around our houses.

If you can, it would be a very good idea to build a small, fully enclosed doggy run made of chain link or some other metal fencing. I'm considering doing it my yard.

Stay safe! :)

When we had a home putside of Phoenix, Coyotes used to travel in packs and one time 4 of them attached and killed a Pitbull. Coyotes can jump a 8 foot fence and are tough.

We also live in Illinois, in a NW Chicago burb and our home backs up to the Deer Grove Woods and there are a few Coyotes, but not packs of them. They are all over Northern Illinois. I have seen them in the woods. One of us always goes out when the little Yorkie does. We also got a 125 pound Cane Corso to protect her. She has never been bothered, but we also watch for Hawks and Owls. In the woods they have plenty of rabbits and squirrels to eat, so no reports of dog attacks, but it does happen in the state.

Yikes! How awful! I know a few people who have had cats and small dogs snatched by coyotes in Southern California.

Coyotes are very bold. They will come right up to your house. A member on our Maltese forum had her little Maltese grabbed when he went out through their garage for a quick pee,. He lifted his leg on a bush right next to the house and his daddy was standing right there when the coyote grabbed him.

No matter what size you are, if a coyote grabs one of your dogs you will not be able to save it. They will snatch a small dog who is being walked on a leash. I would train your dogs to use pee pads if I were you.

That is very scary! I honestly would just limit the amount of time i take out, and seriously look into using pee pads or that patch thing. Bella is trained to go on the pads and we're working on Rocco. I live in MS, however, and haven't heard much about small breeds getting snatched by wildlife. But i know it's a possibility and therefore I keep them leashed (and on a short leash mos of the time, about 5') and never let them run loose. I also attach their leashes to their harnesses instead of their collars.

Also, I would look into what Maximo suggested, just make sure it is sturdy and fully enclosed (no open top). But to be on the extra safe side I would never leave them unattended for a lengthy time period-coyotes are very precocious and will find a way if they're determined to.

get a rolling fence for top of your fence as these coyotes can scale block walls and metal gates, etc they are good and we have them bad here and all of mine are wee wee pad trained. We just had a dishwasher installed and his exwife had a chihuahua let the dog out at 10 am and the coyote was sitting there waiting and right in front of her eyes the coyote grabbed her dog and over the fence. Another thing to be careful of is hawks and owls

Be very careful! We have coyotes around here and yes they are bold. I have had them walk right by me showing no fear. I hear they can jump very high so a fence is not always going to keep them out. I wouldn't let your babies outside unsupervised. Stay safe!

We have coyotes in our area. They are not intimidated by people AT ALL. There was a lady who was in a big, busy park here and had her Yorkie snatched right in front of her. My girls potty indoors, and are in a stroller outdoors. I will let them down on the ground ON LEASH in open areas where I can see what is approaching or around us. There was even a coyote that went up to a toddler in my neighbourhood (whom was sitting playing in the snow) and took a few bites out of her arm/chest before the parents heard the girl screaming.

I am attaching a photo (and the LINK to the story) that a photographer got of that ladies Yorkie being snatched by the coyote. The Coyote DID catch this Yorkie and it was never found :(

You can't be too careful. If I were you, i'd either build an outdoor caged area with a roof, or have them potty indoors. I would never allow them more than a few feet away from you ON LEASH.

I have to watch out for hawks and owls.

We have those too, and eagles. I was just reading a link about a firefighters yorkie almost getting picked up by a hawk Hungry hawks stalking tiny pets

omg! :( that is terrible. That poor little baby! I can't look at that photo without cringing, knowing he got the yorkie. This makes me angry. And I may be saying this out of anger, maybe not but--I am all for animal rights, but if I was armed you'd best believe that coyote would be dead when it came to the endangerment of my dogs or children.

I have to admit that I wasn't too sad when they *eh-hem* "disposed of" the last two coyotes that they found in my neighbourhood. One had mange, and the other one was injured. There are just SO many.

:eek:these stories on hear are very upsetting. I have visited America many times and often dream about living there but I think my furbaby will be safer here.I really feel for you guys the worst we have here in the uk is the odd mean dog .Please stay safe op you have been given good advice.

question for anyone
 

We have a HUGE coyote problem in our neighborhood. We have 8 Yorkies, 2 Boston Terrier, a Silky Terrier, A Shorkie, 3 Cavaliers, a Jack Russell, a Min Pin and a few little mixed breeds all living in my neighborhood. Wonder how I know this? I am the President of our HOA and those numbers were given to me.

Being part of our HOA we had to act on this since neighborhood cats were disappearing on a daily basis (no problems with dogs, we have strict leash laws that are enforced). We called our State Department of Natural resources and they came out and set some live traps...no luck so we hired a "bounty hunter" who came in and had to kill the coyotes. On one trip he killed 15 coyotes and found 3 dens.

I had such mixed feelings on this, I hated to have the coyotes killed but there was tremendous pressure to do something for the residents of my community. I have found out that in my county Coyotes that are trapped in a live trap are NOT set free, they are "destroyed".

Now for the sad part, since this Winter we now have more Coyotes. A pack has been spotted by our front entrance gate and just last night when a fire truck left from the station directly across the street we could hear the howls and pup cries.

I am not sure I can hire someone to do a "bounty" again, it was horrible and I could not forgive myself for a long time.

My Gigio was taken by a very large Coyote in December in my back yard with my Golden, my Scottie and Mini Doxie also in the yard, it happened so quickly. I now have two Yorkies, they are being potty pad trained. My Golden, Scottie and Mini Doxie all go out on a leash in the front yard now and I walk my Scottie and Mini Doxie on a very short leash, with pepper spray and a whistler.
Please, Please but them all on a leash, a covered dog run or potty pad train them.
Coyote are being very brave and they will jump the fence with you there.
be very careful.
Jacki

here is a pic of a lady on my maltese group where a coyote was looking in their slider

yes they can

this is breaking my heart. I saw the coyote leave my back yard with my Gigio. I went looking for Gigio, it happens so quick there was nothing i could do. the coyote was gone. :cry: please please be careful

I actually wrote a bit about this in another thread, but once more might help. We lost Gigio to a coyote in our yard in December. It was heartbreaking but it did force us into a proactive stance with our City. For information purposes, coyotes can scale a 6' fence with relative ease. Depending on their size, probably a bit higher, too.
A few preventative steps for everyone. Walk outside on a leash only. Wear a referee whistle around your neck. Carry a cowbell or any noisemaker. Carry a bright LED style flashlight at night. Maybe a walking stick or a 7 iron. Pepper spray will work if you are close, but you don't want to be that close. If you see one, harass it, make yourself look bigger by raising your arms and yelling at it. If it does not scare, DO NOT turn your back on it but back your way to a safer place.
Some counties allow shooting a paintball at it. Some counties allow shooting it in your own yard or property. Coyotes are sneaky and lazy predators so you have to make it harder for them. Get rid of the bird feeders which attract birds and rodents to your yard. Clean up any fallen fruit from your trees. Close any garbage can or dumpster lids tightly.
Try motion sensing security lights on your house or in warmer weather, motion sensing sprinklers. A can filled with noisemaking gravel or rocks will often scare them. But if it has been easy for them to eat in a certain location, they will come back. In the Western US it is now breeding season, so they will come out of their dens for a meal. Watch where you are walking.
If all this fails, work with your city government to put together a Coyote Management Plan, especially if there is not one already in place. It's a vital document that will help identify problem situations and help the city generate a measured and graduated response to the coyote threat. They are a tough problem this year in many parts of front range Colorado. I wish you the best in protecting your little ones.

In Az I had an 8 foot brick Fence....I saw them walking on it! They can jump an 8 foot fence!

That is creeeepy! Imagine if that sliding door wasn't there... *shudders*


SophieKate's Mom- I imagine that that was very sad. I'm sure that was a very difficult decision for you, both as an animal lover and pet owner. I, myself am slightly torn on the issue..

Humans have developed so much of the coyotes' and other predators' natural habitat. It is completely understandable that they must seek out their food elsewhere.

Coyotes do have a place in our ecosystem, however, what's even more sad is the idea that someone could lose their precious pet to one.

Always keep your pets on leashes. I have different types for mine- 5' long leashes and the 10' retractable. I'm finding it very rare that I'm using the retractable-it is just not worth not keeping my babies close.

here is the roller i was talking about you put on top of your fence and they cannot jump up and latch on

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I'm sorry. My intentions weren't to make anyone upset when I posted the article. I only wanted small pet owners to be aware that coyotes can and will snatch up our babies if given the opportunity.

I feel awful that you have experienced this first hand with your Gigio. My deepest condolences.

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.

sorry wrong post

would still have mixed feeling if one of the 15 coyotes hurt a child or took you furbaby?
I live in Castle Pines North Co. My husband is trying very hard to push a coyotes management plan in place. The coyotes here are very bold we see them near schools at all times of the day, the city street and paths. Many pet have been taken, my Gigio included.
The problem coyotes need to be taken of, so they do not breed and teach there young to hut for our pets and there bad behavior.
Jacki

The coyotes here are very bold as well. Last week one walked right through the school yard while hundreds of children were outside playing at lunch time. Just a few days before that, I had my kids playing at the school playground after school. Missy was with me. For some reason, I turned around and glanced behind to see a coyote approaching. I scooped Missy up and the coyote passed by my kids and I. It was so close that if I leaned over I could have reached out and touched it (no joke). The coyote that was euthanized about 3 weeks ago was captured in the school field. I see them walking up my street regularly, and have come out in the morning to a coyote standing at the end of my driveway. They are a problem because they DO take people pets, many cats go missing in our neighbourhood, and they do bite children. I have proof. Here is a link to the article where a toddler was bitten a few times by a coyote while she was playing in her front yard. This happened exactly 3 blocks from my home. In my earlier post I said that she was bitten in the arm and chest, but that was actually another child. This one was bitten in the neck and head. :(

Coyote killed after attack on Port Coquitlam toddler

This reminds me of a few years ago when I was on the riding mower and I wasn't quite done, so I had to finish with the headlights on. I looked across the lawn and there was a coyote just standing there. I took out across the yard on the mower trying to scare him away and he would barely leave. I didn't scare him at all.

I live in a housing addition and a few houses up there is a huge culvert. A guy who lives next to it works nights and comes in about 3 a.m. He told me one night he counted 23 coyotes coming up and they went through that culvert.

Kacee has a fenced-in yard, but I have never let her go out by herself. It isn't just coyotes that I would worry about. It could be something as simple as a snake, not to mention all of the other creatures out there.