How to protect pet dogs from wild coyotes?

Question

I live in a suburban neighborhood that is next to a major highway, but I can hear coyotes howling at night. My fence is only a 4ft chain link fence. Does anyone know how I can protect my dogs?

I'd never really thought about it, but I saw that there were several coyote attacks in a nearby town. What, if anything, can I do to protect them within reason? I mean, I'm sure I could build a 10ft tall fence with a lid to keep them out, but I'm looking for something I can actually afford to do, short of forcing my dogs to stay inside all day. I've got three dogs, ranging from 20-35lbs. Is there safety in numbers? Is there such thing as a coyote-repellant?

When answering, please specify if you have official knowledge or if you're brainstorming. Thanks!

Answer 1

Dusk to dawn are the danger hours mostly. Can you build a run right up next to the house with a top? Or leash walk the dogs at night?

There is a fence top called a Coyote Roller http://www.coyoteroller.com/home but you would still probably need a 6ft. fence to put it on.

We have Coyotes near where I live. Every year there are newspaper stories of small dogs and cats taken from homes near the mountain.

I am not in the danger zone at this time. But I have always tried to keep my dogs safe.

There are predator urines to perhaps deter Coyotes
http://www.predatorpee.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=LE&Category_Code=WU
Wolf Urine supposedly works.

You could also install motion sensor lights to discourage them.

I have not used any of the products. I have lived on a ranch and we used 6ft. tall dog pens with tops and stayed out with the dogs at night and brought them inside after they were done.

Make sure your females if any are spayed also.

Answer 2

You don't bring your dogs in at night???

Coyotes aren't a problem during the day, in most areas. Tho I see them often during the day, they usually hunt at night. But,I live in a southwest desert, in the middle of nowhere. I too have dogs. However, coyotes act differently in different areas.

You could run an electric wire or several wires on the outside. Shocking devices are found in most tack stores, and Sears catalogs. Some are battery run, some plug into an outlet, but the jolt is converted so as to really give a shock, but it is non- lethal. If you are unsure of these coyotes, I'd put up a taller fence if I were you. 35 lbs is not a problem for a coyote.

Answer 3

Coyotes don't like soap or the smell, take a small bar of soap like one from a hotel and thread through a collar. Put it on the dog when it is outside. bathing the dog only will last a very short time so it is necessary for the dog to have the bar on at all times. A common mistake is to think that colognes will work but most colognes have animal oils and will attract the coyotes. Put the bar on the inside of the collar it will bother the dog less.

Answer 4

Hello! This is a interesting question...have a star ! Well, to start off with I'd like to say that one of the earliest duties of the domestic dog was guarding the property of its owners, whether that property be land, livestock, or his owner's home(yours of which, is all). Most modern dog breeds will naturally act as guardians when at home, as they consider that "their" territory. However, some dog breeds have been especially developed or selectively bred for their natural inclination to guard and defend the territory and people they consider as having under their custody. A few different breeds are; Dogo Argentiono Doberman Doque de Bordeaux, Ca De Bou Belgian Shepherds, Presa Canario, Akita Inu, Tosa Inu, Fila Brasileiro Bouvier des Flandres Cane Corso American Pit Bull Terrier Boerboel Rottweiler American Bulldog, German Shepherd Dog, Bullmastiff, Thai Ridgeback, Neapolitan Mastiff, Giant Shnauzer ... Please note that ALL of these breeds are excellent guard dogs and that the differences in performance betwteen these top guard dog breeds will ultimately depend on the breeding lines and training. Moreover, each of these breeds may present individuals displaying superior guard dog qualities that make them stand out even when confronted with dogs belonging to breeds that appear before them in this classification. The individual character, temperament, training and blood lines of a dog have more weight than his belonging to a specific breed. In some breeds, females also tend to be more protective and have a stronger sense of territoriality than males. This classification, therefore, is only meant as a GENERAL guideline. Another remark is that black or dark-colored breeds are usually considered as more dissuasive than other colors. In self-reporting surveys among burgulars black or darker dogs always appear as a stronger deterrent than any other coat color. That's why the black and dark colored breeds also score higher here. A guard dog may be trained simply to restrain an intruder ith his owner's guidance, as in Shutzhund training, but are not supposed to act as an attack dog, a dog specifically trained to assault an intruder, a use strictly reserved to professional security and under certain circumstances. Attack dogs can be trained to attack on command and/or on an intruder's tresspassing on the territoy the dog has the supervision over. Under many jurisdictions, an attack dog is considered a weapon and laws governing its possesion as well as employment are strictly enforced. Most often, the owner of a dog is legally responsible for the injury inflicted by a dog, especially if the dog was trained to attack. Though all the listed breeds (and more) are great watchdogs, all will take time to adjust to their new set-up. I would suggest adopting from a shelter, which gives you two advantages: 1) Your saving a dogs life.. 2) The s/he is (most likely) an adult dog, meaning s/he is already old enough to protect. You may wonder why I didn't list pitbulls - well, though they *like any dog* can be trained to fight, pitbull's general nature is friendly, not aggressive. Yes, they look scary, but that's mostly just the hype about the breed, they're actually fun-loving creatures, who deserve to be given a chance. All dogs - if raised to be so - can be "watchdogs" for your domain/you, however, these are some of the "top". Before I leave you alone for the night/day (don't know your time station), I though i'd mention a all-to-common misjudgment; Many people considering getting a guard-dog, just 'assume' that the dog won't need as much attention/love as a small lapdog would. This is completely and totally *wrong*! I can assure you, these dogs *again, if trained properly* can be just as cuddly/sweet as a poodle or smaller dog. Getting a bigger dog (guard dog) usually means more work. Bigger "presents" to pick up, More excersize required, Baths are a lot harder, Go through more food/water etc, etc... so if your friend is considering getting a big dog like one of those listed, please, make sure she doesn't have the wrong idea about a pet.. God Bless you! =]

Answer 5

part brainstorming part knowledge
My freinds mother a long time ago lived in Zuma beach nr Malibu canyon. One of the pointer sisters Ruthie pointer the oldest sister

Anyway the maid let her maltese out to do his business and they never found him he was so cute and smart.He used to be carried aroound in her purse he would be at the dressing rooom door at the end of concerts ,shed take him into restaurants. Anyway it was deduced it was coyotes because severall small pets came up missing in the area

So size has something to do with it, and numbers
But you want to besure your dogs are safe so its best not to speculate.As they are probably ok but you cant be sure as coyotes range in that size they are seasoned hunters, and they move in packs often

My best suggestion is to build a chainlink dog run that way you can be sure they are saf if you own yourown home many companys will aloow yo u to make payments

Build it smaller it will be cheaper
build it longer more $

Build it smaller lless room to stretch their legs
Build it longer more room to stretch their legs
Its a pickle check your finaces and if there is financing then decide

Answer 6

Yes there is coyote repellent , you can buy wolf urine on-line - a little goes a long way when you sprinkle on the fence line -whew

Keep the basics in mind too- watch your pups when they are out and try not to leave them unattended and no treats or dog food or garbage in the yard to provide that added incentive to go over the fence. Usually they don't jump a fence - they like to wiggle under mostly look for openings at the base of your fence line and fix them.

sorry no safety in numbers - only more to snack on
good luck!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

One popular, and economical solution would be to go to a farm supply store and get charges,(dont know what to call them) made for small animals. Basicaly they are electric, you hook them up to your fence and it zaps anything that touches it. It is a small enough charge to be safe for your dog, but to keep preditors out. (also has a good effect on burglers) Dogs, (and coyote's) can smell the current (so ive been told) and will stay away from it.
It didnt cost me much at all to do my fence (which covers a 2/3rds of an acre. And my dog stays away from it, and the raccoons stay in the woods, and away from my dog and my garbage
I have also heard that wolf urine can work, but I havent tried it, and I imagine it would wear off

Answer 9

A coyote chased my dog in my yard but it stopped when it got into the bright light. It also saw me standing on the deck, so I'm not SURE it was the light, but I think a big floodlight might help.

I was in SHOCK. My dog weighs 40 pounds, he isn't small. I saw him running for his life and then saw the coyote behind him. Thank goodness the coyote left!

Answer 10

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