Coyote attacks on dogs, cats and humans have increased within the past 5 years nationwide. Researchers are seeing increasingly bold coyote behaviors, including:
- nighttime coyote attacks on dogs
- sightings of coyotes in neighborhoods at night
- sightings of coyotes in morning
- attacks on dogs during daylight hours
- attacks on dogs that are leashed and in their yard
- attacks on dogs contained by invisible wireless fencing systems
- chasing of joggers and bicyclists
- mid-day sightings of coyotes in and around children’s play areas
In suburban areas, coyotes can lose their fear of humans because of the abundant food resources provided. Unfortunately, their food supply may include family pets. Household garbage, dog food, and available water from ponds and landscape are also to blame. Intentional feeding of coyotes by residents is another problem.
What precautions can you take?
- Do not feed coyotes
- Keep dog food and water inside
- Keep garbage securely stored. Use trash cans with lids and make sure they cannot be opened easily
- Install a 6 foot tall Pet Playgrounds Dog Fence to keep your dog in your yard, and to keep coyotes out
What should you do if you encounter a coyote?
- Make noise to try and to scare the coyote
- Portable air horns, motor vehicle horns, slingshots and even rocks can be effective to scare coyotes away
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Stephen Musgrove
Taking a serious look at your fencing system. I like the way that the fence curls at the bottom to prevent dogs from digging their way out. But what will keep a coyote from digging its way in? Perhaps you could offer an 20-inch piece of fencing that could be installed on the outside and “nailed” to the ground. This would prevent animals from digging in or out. We are dog breeders and take this very seriously. Our latest acquisition is a female pup who is the “granddaughter” of the 2019 Westminster Best in Show winner, King. With coyotes being sighted on a regular basis here, we need to protect our dogs in the most effective manner possible.
Jason Levine
Very good question! That curling at the bottom of the fence you are referring to is our patented Dig Guard which is a max strength material that covers the entire ground, it is part of the fence so there is no gap between the fence and the dig guard material. Initially, the material sits on the top of the ground but over time it becomes one with the ground and buries itself due to erosion and other factors.
So, to answer your question, a coyote wouldn’t be able to dig through it under normal circumstances.
Trevor boutilier
Coyotes dig under fences, do you have a solution for that?
Jason Levine
Thank you for your question! We understand your concern about coyotes digging under fences. Our patented Dig Guard is specifically designed to address this issue. The Dig Guard is a max strength material that covers the entire ground and is integrated with the fence, ensuring there is no gap between the fence and the dig guard material. Initially, the material sits on top of the ground, but over time, it becomes one with the ground due to erosion and other natural factors.
So, to answer your question, a coyote wouldn’t be able to dig through it under normal circumstances. Our Dig Guard provides effective protection against digging predators, keeping your pets safe and secure.
If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!