3 Signs a Coyote Has Decided to Hunt Your Dog (Most People Get #2 Wrong)

A coyote watching your dog from the edge of your pasture may not be passing through—it may be studying his routine and testing whether he can be targeted. I break down the three signs that reveal when a coyote has decided to hunt your dog, including the “play” behavior most people misunderstand. I explain how coyotes learn your schedule, mark your space, and use familiar patterns to get closer. I also cover when the danger peaks and what I would do next: stop the chase, haze coyotes safely, strengthen the fence, and consider guardian dogs. Most importantly, I walk through the first action I’d take tonight to make your dog less vulnerable. 0:00 How coyotes target dogs 0:41 A coyote keeps your schedule 2:59 The fake play bow 6:13 Coyotes mark your space 8:32 When coyote danger peaks 10:23 Stop the chase 11:44 Haze coyotes safely 12:28 Strengthen the fence 13:26 Adding guardian dogs 15:25 Your first action tonight #CoyoteSafety #DogSafety #LivestockGuardianDogs #RanchLife #WildlifeSafety