Supervise small pets when outside and walk dogs on a leash.Screen off openings under sheds and decks using sturdy galvanized wire or hardware cloth attached to the lower edge then buried underground, slanting outward 1 to 2 feet.Carrying an air-horn or pepper spray may be considered for those seeking further protection. If you can’t go inside, act aggressively by shouting, waving your arms, or throwing objects to reinforce the threat. If followed or approached by a coyote, get your pet safely inside but do not run or turn your back.Avoid areas frequented by coyotes or that are known den sites.Store pet food indoors or at least in a coyote-proof container.Keep dogs leashed and stay in open, well-lit areas.A coyote-proof kennel or fence (6-foot high fencing with the bottom extending two feet underground, to prevent digging) provides the best protection for pets.

Keep cats indoors and dogs leashed and supervised whenever outside, especially at night.Coyotes will also attack larger dogs they perceive as rivals during mating season. Attacks often occur at night on cats left outside to wander and small dogs that are out in yards with invisible fences.

Coyote sounds at night