California coyotes breed in January, February and March. Gestation takes about two months, so pups are born in March through May. Both the breeding and birthing natural cycles can cause changes in behavior.
If you encounter a coyote with your pet, do not run away or turn your back to it. Calmly back away instead. You can also try to scare it away by making loud noises and acting aggressively.
Refrain from letting pets run free. If they are outside, keep them on a leash and have a close eye on them. This also goes for when walking the dog. Otherwise, keep pets indoors, especially at night.
Encounters or attacks on humans by coyotes are occurring more often as “our” land and “their” land grow and lessen.
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