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hlthe2b

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10. Packs would be an issue. My dog is large enough I'm not all that concerned and I carry a whistle

Reply to Rorey (Reply #8)

Sun Jan 3, 2021, 08:25 AM

Jan 2021

that would typically scare them off (as well as pepper spray on my keychain), but there is always the slight chance of encountering a rabid coyote. And when a group of young coyote siblings is out together, they can be a little too curious I try to scare them off with noise. I'm happy to live cooperatively with them, but, as with bear and mountain lions for those a bit further west, neighbors leaving out food or letting small dogs/cats outside unattended make me crazy.

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When Is It Too Cold to Walk the Dog? Use This Handy Guide for Reference [View all] Mike 03 Jan 2021 OP

Nothing was too cold for mine Rorey Jan 2021 #1

I know there are a lot of tough DUers here who are accustomed to very Mike 03 Jan 2021 #15

I'm not tough Rorey Jan 2021 #18

My in laws husky-lab mix exboyfil Jan 2021 #2

Good Heavens. I'd be spending the entire winter inside if that were the case hlthe2b Jan 2021 #3

I hated having to go in the dark Rorey Jan 2021 #4

Yes. Me too. I've had coyotes tracking us--even on main thoroughfares and neighborhoods. hlthe2b Jan 2021 #6

I had a big argument with my brother about coyotes Rorey Jan 2021 #8

Packs would be an issue. My dog is large enough I'm not all that concerned and I carry a whistle hlthe2b Jan 2021 #10

Living cooperatively Rorey Jan 2021 #12

We see coyotes from time to time, not in packs but just one or two Mike 03 Jan 2021 #17

Javelinas! Good Lord! I had no idea! Rorey Jan 2021 #19

My 20 pound Havanese... N_E_1 for Tennis Jan 2021 #5

Havenese - had never heard of it Rorey Jan 2021 #9

His coat is thick... N_E_1 for Tennis Jan 2021 #11

Well, doctor's orders.....what can you do? Rorey Jan 2021 #13

The chart Rorey Jan 2021 #7

Thank you!!! Mike 03 Jan 2021 #16

You're welcome Rorey Jan 2021 #20

Cold dog keithbvadu2 Jan 2021 #14

Yup Rorey Jan 2021 #21

Well, that's it for the Iditarod, I guess.... n/t TygrBright Jan 2021 #22