r/coyote • u/Supergirl911 • 3d ago
KEEP LITTLE DOGS LEASHED!!!!
This coyote casually strolled towards this Pomeranian on a leash. Thankfully the owner was paying attention and not glued to their phone, and was able to pick him up quickly!! Even in the daytime they're bold, so don't be a stupid ass statistic and leash your dogs and keep your cats inside!!
*P.S.- Any other Karen's that feel like chiming in and ONLY focusing on me rolling through the stop sign to save her dog from the coyote grabbing it, scroll on and go Karen somewhere else. All moronic comments will be blocked. There were NO cars in the intersection or pedestrians. My main concern was her Pomeranian which is the perfect size meal for a coyote. They're brazen and even though she was smart enough to have her small dog on a leash, if they're hungry enough, they don't care! They're opportunistic hunters. Obviously they're not going after 65 lb German Shepherds, as they're not interested in large prey. But ALL dogs should be leashed in public regardless of size.
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u/Bunny_Feet 2d ago
This is just one of many reasons to keep your dog leashed. Small dogs shouldn't be left unattended in fenced yards either. Coyotes can jump fences with ease.
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u/exotics 2d ago
And this is why you ALWAYS chase coyotes when you see them in the city. That coyote had zero fear of the person. None. Because it hasn’t been chased by people.
I’m rural and my coyotes don’t get anywhere near that close to me.
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u/Extreme_Jaguar_7829 2d ago
This is what I said. Me and my dog walk in undeveloped land in the hills. There is a small forested area surrounding it. The coyotes I have seen don’t get near humans. I have a very large dog, but these coyotes are pretty big themselves. They have escorted us before. It was fun to see. I am not afraid of these coyotes.
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u/Blowingleaves17 2d ago
Good grief, stop using the name "Karen" to describe people you don't like. You are even using it as a verb! Find some intelligent, correct adjectives and verbs to use.
P.S. And no, I do not disagree with your post, but see it as a smart reminder to those who have small pets and have coyotes in the area. Plus, agree that all dogs should be leased off of your own property.
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u/ReactionFragrant5455 2d ago
My crows keep these guys clear of my yard . I’ve witnessed them full on dive bombing foxes as well. Good to have a few and keep your little dogs leashed, ofc!
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u/Extreme_Jaguar_7829 2d ago
I have an xl breed dog. He is 130 pounds right now. We have encountered many coyotes. Sometimes daily in the winter on walks. They have never acted like they were going to hurt me or my dog. They have escorted us around an entire field, maybe a mile. These are large coyotes too. I have never felt like they would get near us. One went back and forth on a trail probably 25 feet from us. I don’t know if a coyote would run up to a human and a dog though. The coyotes I have encountered don’t seem to want any trouble.
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u/Supergirl911 2d ago
Most coyotes that interact with large dogs are escorting them away or defending their territory or dens, not trying to eat your dog. Coyotes don't see large dogs as prey. They prefer small prey, like raccoons, rabbits, gophers and rodents and if available cats.
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u/exotics 2d ago
Also post in r/dogs or some other pet subs and remind people that this is why it’s soooo important to chase coyotes when you see them.
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u/Extreme_Jaguar_7829 2d ago
Why would you chase a coyote?
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u/exotics 2d ago
I’m rural. I don’t chase them far. Just enough to get them running.
Why? To remind them to fear people.
The behavior you are seeing in the city is NOT normal coyote behavior. They have lost their natural fear of people and will attack dogs being walked with their owners because of this.
You chase them to keep everyone safe.
They hear my door open and are already moving most often but if one lingers I get out and run and chase it off until I see it is firmly leaving
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u/Supergirl911 2d ago
Unfortunately r/dogs doesn't allow reposts. 🤷🏻♀️
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u/exotics 2d ago
Don’t share to the group. Just make a new post?
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u/Supergirl911 2d ago edited 2d ago
I would but pictures and videos aren't allowed. I also wouldn't want to get all the Karen's riled up focused more on me rolling through the stop sign to save her dog. Do those morons actually think I just drive through stop signs all day!? There were NO cars in the intersection and there were NO pedestrians and that's why I did what I had to do! If it weren't for me doing that the coyote definitely wouldn't have run in the other direction. They are bold and brazen and when it comes to small animals, they don't care. If they're hungry and there's an opportunity, they will take it. Even though that dog was on a leash, it still could've turned out bad.
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u/Extreme_Jaguar_7829 2d ago
Op, have you ever seen a coyote actually attack a dog? With a human walking it? I feel like they are getting a really bad rap from this post. Someone commented to chase them? I don’t think that is the right idea
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u/exotics 2d ago
It absolutely does happen. I know a girl who was walking an Australian Cattle dog on leash and the dog got attacked in Edmonton Alberta. This was a few years ago.
In 2022 they attacked a person in Edmonton as well. https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/5-coyotes-attack-man-dog-in-south-edmonton/
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u/Extreme_Jaguar_7829 2d ago
People on the post you made are saying to chase them. I walk my dog where Coyotes live, they have never once given us trouble. Have you actually ever seen a coyote charge a person walking their dog? The coyotes by me stay far away. They don’t want trouble.
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u/Early-Series-2055 1d ago
You were being a good neighbor. I’m sure the woman and dog are thankful that you safely came to their aid.
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u/markgravesdesign 1d ago
Wondering if someone's been feeding that coyote. Fed coyotes equate people with food.
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u/Supergirl911 5h ago
A lot of people leave food out here, but that coyote was stalking her dog because it wanted to snatch it. Small dogs=small prey.
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u/gnostic_savage 6h ago edited 5h ago
People should do a search on the phrase coyote kills dog. Hundreds of videos like this one will appear for their viewing disturbance. https://www.nbcboston.com/video/on-air/as-seen-on/rise-in-coyote-attacks-on-pets-reported/2818494/
Or, this disturbing video of a lab defending itself from five coyotes attacking it. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1750776422314143
Here's one about a guy who had to get a round of rabies shots after putting himself between a coyote and two-year-old child. A very big man, and the child's father was close by shouting and throwing things at the coyote, and the guy still got bitten. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2121816698446368
Coyotes frequently prey on cats and on medium to small dogs, and large packs will take on a big dog. Please don't anyone misunderstand me, because I'm a nature and wildlife lover. I respect all wild animals' right to exist. I live with a lot of wildlife where I live in Alaska. I wouldn't want it any other way.
The truth, however, is that coyotes are very dangerous to domestic animals, especially smaller ones, compared to a number of other wild canines because they adapt so easily to living close to humans. They don't keep their distance like wolves, which are very elusive, or even foxes, which avoid people much more than coyotes do. In Alaska coyotes are not so bold, but they absolutely are in other parts of the country and a lot of Canada where they live in closer proximity to people.
People should be concerned about coyotes hurting their animals. People who don't know much about wild predators don't understand how focused and determined they can be when they decide to kill something. You did right by that lady.
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u/Supergirl911 5h ago
Thank you! That's all I was trying to do, it's not like I roll through stop signs every day! 🙄
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u/Used_Gear8871 2d ago
Thank you for intervening. Sorry for the morons in the comments attacking you for nothing.
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u/Due_Barber_525 2d ago
Also: come to a full stop at stop sign. I’m way more worried about kids and dogs being harmed by reckless drivers than I am by coyotes, whose urban diets are mostly rodents and garbage.