In the picture are two coyotes hunting in the front yard of a home.

Coyotes are just waiting to prey on small dogs or cats.  

Know how to deter coyotes and keep your pets safe

Never leave your pets outside unattended especially during dawn or dusk.

From this same neighborhood pictured, a chihuahua was taken from a Vista home with a fenced back yard.  The yard was thought to be safe, as it was surrounded by a six foot fence.  The coyote easily jumped the six foot fence.

Secure fenced yards

Securing a fenced yard for an outdoor pet will help prevent heartache or huge vet bills.

Secure your yard from underneath fences to above.

When installing a fence, get one that bends outward at the top to prevent climbing, or add extensions to existing ones.  Invest in Coyote Rollers to be placed at the top of your fence.

Pet safety in high risk areas

Invest in some added safety for your small pets in high risk areas.

Spiked coyote vests are available for small dogs to help keep them safe.

There are many ways to deter coyotes, that are worth looking into.

Coyotes are brave and will prey on pets sometimes even in daylight or when someones nearby.

Take extra care when walking your dog by using a shorter leash, and know the sounds of packs that may be living nearby.

Know coyote sounds

Coyotes make many different sounds from the howling they use to call other coyotes, to laughing in groups.
A-Z Animals gives insight on the many sounds that coyotes make and why.