Benefits:
First off, obviously these animals kill off small rodents that could potentially invade your house or cause disease. But there are many more benefits, including: |
How To Adapt:
1. Do not let dogs (especially small breeds) outdoors loose without constant supervision. Fences should be at least 5 feet tall and there should not be any places where coyotes can crawl underneath. 2. Dogs taken outdoors by their owners should always be leashed unless in a fenced yard, where they should still be supervised and checked regularly. 3. Dogs should not be tied outdoors un-fenced and unsupervised 4. Cats should be kept indoors unless trained to remain at home. |
Do’s and Don’ts:
1. DO chase them away and make noise (bang pots and pans) if you don’t want them in your yard. Of course, if you don’t mind them then watch them from a window quietly as to not scare them away. 2. DO make noise when you are outside especially if coyotes are often in your area (like a den site nearby). They will often change their course of direction when they hear people. Bring a whistle or horn to scare them away from you. 3. DO NOT feed coyotes or other animals. 4. DO NOT feed your pets outside for the same reason as #3. 5. Absolutely DO NOT let your cat outside if you are truly concerned with its health. 6. DO leash your dogs. Although coyotes may follow a leashed dog out of curiosity (to the concern of the person), it is rare for them to actually get in contact of your pet. |