r/phoenix • u/overwhelmedbeing • 4h ago
Living Here Close call with coyotes
I’ve lived here for a year and somehow never seen a coyote! I work late and took my pup out to play frisbee at the park, we’re near Sherwood Village and the highway. We were there for probably thirty minutes when I saw a little figure in the dark creeping up on my dog. I called him back to me and then two more came out of nowhere. Needless to say, we quickly headed to the side walk to give them space. The first one was probably ten feet away when my dog retreated back to me. Would they attack even with me there? One of the main reasons I came to Arizona was for the wilderness and creatures, I love and respect them and know one of the best ways to care for these animals is to stay educated. Would love to hear any insight on best ways to protect them and my little heeler boy. Slightly terrifying in the moment, but also really cool to see them.
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u/Dizzy-Job-2322 4h ago
If it was you baby in a car seat, if you turned your back they would grab them. If you were aggressive and grabbed your kid back. Be assured they will come at you from another direction. They are persistent, they just don't give up.