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inabowbina · 02-21-2010, 02:08 AM

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?

Jennxling · 02-21-2010, 03:25 AM

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!

Maximo · 02-21-2010, 05:09 AM

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!

shodanusmc · 02-21-2010, 06:18 AM

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.

Ladymom · 02-21-2010, 08:45 AM

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.

bellanrocco · 02-21-2010, 08:46 AM

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.

dwerten · 02-21-2010, 09:05 AM

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

Zeus08 · 02-21-2010, 09:34 AM

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!

LilMissy · 02-21-2010, 11:50 AM

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.

citygirl · 02-21-2010, 11:55 AM

I have to watch out for hawks and owls.

LilMissy · 02-21-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by citygirl

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

bellanrocco · 02-21-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LilMissy

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.

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.

LilMissy · 02-21-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bellanrocco

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.

yorkie mad · 02-21-2010, 12:22 PM

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.

Sweet Apple · 02-21-2010, 01:10 PM

Does anyone know if coyotes would scale a 6 1/2' redwood fence? I've never had them in my backyard, but I hear them run through, behind the fence, on the easement, quite often, during the summer months...In fact, they got my precious cat, last summer, but he was hunting, at night, in the field, behind my house...

02-21-2010, 02:08 AM	#1
inabowbina YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: illinois Posts: 253 Blog Entries: 3	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?

02-21-2010, 08:45 AM	#5
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	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. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

02-21-2010, 08:46 AM	#6
bellanrocco Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Biloxi, MS USA Posts: 177	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. __________________ Mary Mommy to: Bella Rocco Teddy Missing you..Lily, Chaos, & Jasmine <3

02-21-2010, 11:50 AM	#9
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	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. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

02-21-2010, 11:55 AM	#10
citygirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: north syracuse ny usa Posts: 1,483	I have to watch out for hawks and owls. __________________ Nancy Mom to Sam & Lola

02-21-2010, 03:25 AM	#2
Jennxling YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ~CA~ Posts: 1,637	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!

02-21-2010, 05:09 AM	#3
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	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!

02-21-2010, 06:18 AM	#4
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	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.

02-21-2010, 09:05 AM	#7
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	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

02-21-2010, 09:34 AM	#8
Zeus08 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sahuarita, Arizona Posts: 992	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!

02-21-2010, 12:22 PM	#14
yorkie mad ♥Tiny Tia my Furbaby♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: portsmouth england Posts: 1,824 Blog Entries: 7	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. __________________ Lots of love from Julie , Olly &Tia's mummy. Yorkies leave paw prints on our hearts

02-21-2010, 01:10 PM	#15
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	question for anyone Does anyone know if coyotes would scale a 6 1/2' redwood fence? I've never had them in my backyard, but I hear them run through, behind the fence, on the easement, quite often, during the summer months...In fact, they got my precious cat, last summer, but he was hunting, at night, in the field, behind my house...