[MDLNB]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Coyotes attack Kent man walking his dog | Q13 FOX News

I found this interesting.

I have only seen three coyotes though in the more than ten years we have been in the Villages. And despite a few week long trips to Palm Harbor or the DC area, I have been here all that time.

What about a golf club for carrying and fighting off a coyote?

Screaming at it sounds like the best first option. But if it approached a golf club would make a pretty good weapon and you could use it with one hand and not have to worry about shooting wild. And many Villagers seem to be adept with golf clubs.

The way I swing a golf club, I think you would rather I discharged a weapon.

[Taltarzac725]

In-depth look at coyote conflicts

Here's a link for information on frequency of attacks by coyotes on pets. It is for Chicagoland though.

[MDLNB]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

In-depth look at coyote conflicts

Here's a link for information on frequency of attacks by coyotes on pets. It is for Chicagoland though.

Are you attempting to study their motivation for attacking pets, or what?

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by MDLNB

Are you attempting to study their motivation for attacking pets, or what?

They are hungry would be my guess.

I will probably just continue doing what I do with my pet. I do carry a rather heavy flashlight that is a good club if it comes to that.

Maybe, I will buy a dog whistle too. Dog saved from jaws of coyote by quick-thinking owner, whistle | www.theacorn.com | The Acorn

[MDLNB]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

They are hungry would be my guess.

I will probably just continue doing what I do with my pet. I do care a rather heavy flashlight that is a good club if it comes to that.

Maybe, I will buy a dog whistle too. Dog saved from jaws of coyote by quick-thinking owner, whistle | www.theacorn.com | The Acorn

Or, how about playing a guitar and singing "Yellow Submarine?" Just kidding.

[Bambi]

After reading a few web articles re: hazing and discouraging coyotes and noting that use of an air horn was recommended and highly effective if approached by a coyote, I went to the large party supply store on 441. I purchased a small pocket size horn good for 200 blasts. I then put it in a small draw string closing bag with the horn top projecting out and attached it with a zip tie to my dog leash. Unobtrusive, always with us on walks and simple to use. The horn was ten dollars....small investment. Same horn is available on Amazon....the party store had about eight horns left.

[tomwed]

I like your proactive solution. Anyone else all around you will also get a heads up.

It could also be used for SOS when all else fails.

"If you use a car's horn [or a personal security alarm], it'd be three short blasts, three long blasts, three short blasts - pause - repeat."

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by tomwed

I like your proactive solution. Anyone else all around you will also get a heads up.

It could also be used for SOS when all else fails.

"If you use a car's horn [or a personal security alarm], it'd be three short blasts, three long blasts, three short blasts - pause - repeat."

The articles I have read say dog whistle or air horn. The dog whistle looks like it will be easier to carry on a string around my neck or some other kind of noose like object. On a key chain too. Or, in a pocket.

I ordered one today online. A dog whistle. Dog Whistle, Keychain Dog Whistle, Dog Whistle to Call Dogs,www.keepdoggiesafe.com

[MDLNB]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

The articles I have read say dog whistle or air horn. The dog whistle looks like it will be easier to carry on a string around my neck or some other kind of noose like object. On a key chain too. Or, in a pocket.

I ordered one today online. A dog whistle. Dog Whistle, Keychain Dog Whistle, Dog Whistle to Call Dogs,www.keepdoggiesafe.com

Be careful, because silent dog whistles don't work on all dogs, so they may not work on all coyotes. You may be better off with the fog horn idea or Bear repellent spray. Of course, on the other hand, maybe your dog whistle will call friendly dogs to you and distract the coyote.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

The articles I have read say dog whistle or air horn. The dog whistle looks like it will be easier to carry on a string around my neck or some other kind of noose like object. On a key chain too. Or, in a pocket.

I ordered one today online. A dog whistle. Dog Whistle, Keychain Dog Whistle, Dog Whistle to Call Dogs,www.keepdoggiesafe.com

This is a loud whistle.

I also just ordered a silent one.

And I know that what works on one coyote may not work on another.

[MDLNB]

Either way, hopefully you will never have occasion to use it.

[RonaldMSteinberg]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

Sad for the dog and its owner. Everyone that walks their pets in the dark, please be alert.

So sorry, Gene.

Ron

[prbabyprincess]

This is what I hate about the villages,we cannot fence our yards f or our protection and our dogs.In my house,I cannot go out to the lanai because my back door neighbor sits all day smoking in hers and have a large dog that at t a c k everyone who goes by.I am allergic to smoke,so lanai is out for me to enjoy.We have huge cats,possums,rats as big as the ones in NY,rabbits,snakes and once we have an alligator who walk away from the lake.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by prbabyprincess

This is what I hate about the villages,we cannot fence our yards f or our protection and our dogs.In my house,I cannot go out to the lanai because my back door neighbor sits all day smoking in hers and have a large dog that at t a c k everyone who goes by.I am allergic to smoke,so lanai is out for me to enjoy.We have huge cats,possums,rats as big as the ones in NY,rabbits,snakes and once we have an alligator who walk away from the lake.

These are all things we know before we even buy here.

[Taltarzac725]

This is hearsay. I was walking in Lynnhaven near the Postal Center and a woman I know from these journeys told me that a cat had gone missing and the owner could not find it for a few days. Then she found it extremely torn up and dumped near her house. The home owner had also noticed the ripped into lanai screen a few days after her cat disappeared.

Again, this is from someone who is probably getting it from someone else.

I had thought coyotes take their prey away and eat it and do not bring it back? Bobcat? My fellow Lynnhaven dog walker had told me that there had been sightings of a Bobcat.

I suppose this could be a very nasty "Fatal Attraction" type neighbor dispute but there was no indication that was the case.