00:00Staying Safe. How to Protect Your Home and Family from Coyotes.
00:04A coyote stands beside a backyard fence at sunrise.
00:09Coyotes enter yards for food, water, shelter, pets, garbage, and easy escape routes.
00:14A homeowner should bring small dogs and cats indoors when a coyote walks near the patio.
00:20A person should stand tall, wave arms, shout firmly, and face the coyote without running.
00:25A family should remove pet food bowls from porches, because coyotes follow strong food
00:31smells after dark. A homeowner should lock trash bins with tight lids, stopping coyotes from tearing
00:37bags across driveways. A gardener should pick fallen fruit under trees, because apples and
00:43berries can pull coyotes toward fences. A neighbor should close gaps under sheds and decks, where
00:49coyotes may shelter or den. A walker should keep dogs on short leashes because loose pets can trick
00:55trigger chasing near streets. A parent should bring children indoors calmly, while an adult
01:01makes noise from a safe distance. A resident should report bold or sick coyotes to local
01:07animal control, especially when daylight approaches continue. A yard with no food, covered trash,
01:15bright lights, and loud human presence becomes less inviting. A coyote turns from the fence,
01:20trots down the street, and disappears behind shrubs.
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