coyotes stalking my dog

[josh1976]

First of all, I live in a somewhat rural township. I cannot discharge a firearm in my backyard.

For the last few days, I have woken to coyotes yelping. I see them just before sunrise congregating about 40 yards from the back of my house.

(There is a 5 acre field with houses backing all around its parameter. )

We have a 3 month old Labradoodle, and have a 10x10x6 kennel setup for him just at the foot of the stairs off the deck

Our dog is a house dog. We only let him out to the kennel to do his business.

#1, I think these bastards are hunting my dog and trying to lure him out "to play" (eat)

#2, From some of your experiences, what can/ should I do?

my wife and kids are scared to take the dog out now. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[FLHTCUI]

As long as your pup is in the kennel there is little chance of it getting hurt by the wild ones.
But, if your a gun nutt you should already know the answer to the question you are asking.
Thats my .02 worth this morning.
Rob

 

[rhino519]

slingshot
we got yotes in park, and ran into them on almost regular bases, i cary a slingshot with me at night, i’m a terrible shot with it but anything close to them sends a clear message to run off

 

[sigrunes]

If a firearm isn’t an option as you state , Fence around the property to keep them out , scents of their predators/animals they fear like spraying wolf urine around the area and I would suggest poison or traps normally but obviously you don’t want the risk of your dog or a neighbors pet getting trapped or poisoned so I doubt it’s an option for you.

 

[Thomas D'Arcy McGee]

As long as your pup is in the kennel there is little chance of it getting hurt by the wild ones.
But, if your a gun nutt you should already know the answer to the question you are asking.
Thats my .02 worth this morning.
Rob

Advising people to use their firearms in an illegal manner is bad advice and should not be given on CGN! Stupido

A more reasonable and legal approach when there are coyotes in the area, always keep your dog on a leash and buy a can of pepper spray.

Good luck,

TDM

 

[play.soccer]

CCI quiets are cheap. That is all.

 

[Wendell]

As long as your pup is in the kennel there is little chance of it getting hurt...

I hope that kennel has a roof. If not, all_bets_are_off.

 

[buzzmagoo]

Ok so no fire arms ! What about a cross bow ?

 

[Repper]

Bait and snare

 

[laurencen]

yes they call dogs in just like we use electronic calls, my German Shepard gets called lots on our acreage, a lone one he goes after but 2 he is at least smart enough to keep away, hope your fence is tall, those buggers seem to get anywhere

wildlife police will usually take care of problem coyotes

 

[King0265]

Crossbow

 

[45CAT]

I’ve had coyote problems while walking my dog in a park. The city wanted to save money by turning off the lights . The coyote stocked us(dog on a leash) till we got to the house where a light pole was and stayed watching us till we went inside. Phoned the city raised h*ll and got the lights back on the next night( PR disaster for a little dog to be eaten after lights out) The second problem was at camp. Mom and pup weren’t even scared when they saw me on the other end of the leash,carried a slinged shotgun after that

 

[MiG25]

Oneida.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Get a bigger, meaner dog.

Grizz

 

[stubblejumper]

If the coyotes get within 40 yards of your home, a bow/crossbow will work, and even a high powered slingshot or air rifle will put fear into them.

 

[kamlooky]

Lots of good advice.
Scar'in'im t'ain't the way I'd do it.

 

[josh1976]

Thanks for chiming in guys. I just come in from fixing up the kennel. It is 6 feet tall. I extended fencing right from the kennel entrance to the stairs of our raised deck . No chance of my puppy getting out when we let him out for a pee. And no chance of a coyote getting in.

I like the idea of using urine scents as someone here suggested. I wonder what scent would be best at alarming the yotes, and where could i get it....

 

[holzmeister]

A mate of mine breeds dogs and has them in a completely enclosed kennel but they coyotes will circle it and try and find an opening. Now this is with the dogs barking and making a ruckus!! If you do not want to end up like that jabroni in Okotoks breaking the law then call wildlife control in your area. My mates solution is a .223.

 

[laurencen]

when our dog was a pup he was aware of wildlife, it was common for coyotes to try calling him with the injured call, fortunately he was never alone and kept away

a single coyote seems to avoid larger dogs but a different story when there are 2

 

[Uisge]

I’d be finding the closest place I could shoot and calling them in. But if that wasn’t possible, the conservation officers would get the call to get rid of them. Growing up in the country it frustrates me that that would be an option, but I’m a similar boat. Can’t really afford to go to jail and lose my firearms, but the thought of solving the problem myself has crossed my mind.