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Coyote Awareness<\/p>\n
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Like other communities located near wilderness areas, coyotes are a part of the local ecosystem. While most<\/p>\n
encounters with coyotes are non-threatening, coyotes can exhibit aggressive behavior and attack people and<\/p>\n
pets. Climate-related reductions in wilderness sources of food and water, as well as the presence of \u201cattractants\u201d<\/p>\n
such as off-leash dogs, free-roaming cats, pet food and water bowls left outside, and fallen fruit, may increase<\/p>\n
coyote activity in residential areas.<\/p>\n
What is Being Done?<\/p>\n
Laguna Beach\/Laguna Woods Animal Services works throughout the<\/p>\n
year to prevent and respond to instances of aggressive coyote behavior.<\/p>\n
Our approach to coyote control is multifaceted and includes:<\/p>\n
v Public Education \u2014 Animal Services Officers are available to speak<\/p>\n
with residents and businesses one-on-one, in-person or by telephone,<\/p>\n
as well as at club meetings or other gatherings. For more information,<\/p>\n
please call Laguna Beach\/Laguna Woods Animal Services at<\/p>\n
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(949) 497-0701 (Press 0) or email coyotes @lagunabeachcity.net.<\/p>\n
Hazing \u2014 Animal Services Officers use sound, visual, and tactile<\/p>\n
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stimuli to frighten coyotes and discourage their presence.<\/p>\n
Habitat Management \u2014 Animal Services Officers work closely with<\/p>\n
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private property owners to eliminate \u201clayups,\u201d dens, and other areas<\/p>\n
where coyotes might hide, lurk, rest, or breed.<\/p>\n
Trapping \u2014 Trapping and other methods of population control are employed as conditions warrant. Research<\/p>\n
shows that there is a fine line between effective and ineffective population control efforts. While targeted<\/p>\n
trapping can be effective in disrupting aggressive behavior, it is not undertaken, nor would it be successful,<\/p>\n
as a strategy for reducing long-term populations. Coyotes also learn to avoid and manipulate traps over-<\/p>\n
time, causing continual trapping to be both impractical and ineffective.<\/p>\n
MYTH: Coyotes can be completely eradicated \u2014 It is not possible to eradicate all coyotes due<\/p>\n
to their breeding and territorial patterns, nor would it be wise given ecosystem implications.<\/p>\n
Research shows that, often times, when coyotes are aggressively eradicated, their reproductive<\/p>\n
rates increase, with breeding occurring earlier and in greater numbers.<\/p>\n
MYTH: Coyotes can be controlled by poison or sterilization \u2014 It is generally illegal to use<\/p>\n
poisons or toxicants to control coyotes. Similarly, there is no practical and, perhaps, lawful,<\/p>\n
sterilization practice.<\/p>\n
MYTH: Coyotes can be relocated \u2014 Trapped coyotes must be destroyed as relocation is<\/p>\n
generally illegal and would, in any case, involve an unacceptable level of risk and liability.<\/p>\n
Our efforts are only as effective as residents are vigilant. Please do your part<\/p>\n
and follow the laws and recommendations described on the back of this flyer.
\nWhat Can Individuals Do?<\/p>\n
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OBEY LEASH LAWS – Keep your dog on a leash when outdoors.<\/p>\n
Allowing dogs to be off-leash for even \u201cjust a moment\u201d (e.g., while<\/p>\n
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bringing in the mail, unloading groceries, or at the end of a walk)<\/p>\n
greatly increases the risk of a coyote attack. When returning home<\/p>\n
from a walk, do not remove your dog’s leash until you are inside with<\/p>\n
the door securely closed behind you. Allowing dogs to be outdoors<\/p>\n
without a leash is illegal and carries fines and penalties! (Laguna<\/p>\n
Woods Municipal Code Section 5.14.010)<\/p>\n
DO NOT allow<\/p>\n
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Walk your dog using a leash of six feet or less. The greater the<\/p>\n
your dog to<\/p>\n
distance between you and your dog, the more likely a coyote is to<\/p>\n
be off-leash.<\/p>\n
attack. Walking dogs using a leash longer than six feet is illegal<\/p>\n
and carries fines and penalties! (Laguna Woods Municipal Code<\/p>\n
Section 5.14.010)<\/p>\n
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WHEN YOU WALK, WALK SAFELY – Walk your dog in groups,<\/p>\n
whenever possible, and carry a whistle, air horn, or other noisemaker<\/p>\n
to startle any coyotes you encounter. In addition, stand tall, shout, flail<\/p>\n
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your arms in a defiant manner, and throw rocks or other small objects.<\/p>\n
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KEEP CATS INDOORS – Free-roaming cats are easy prey for coyotes,<\/p>\n
no matter the size or breed. Keep your cat inside your home to ensure<\/p>\n
its safety and avoid emboldening coyotes.<\/p>\n
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KEEP PET FOOD AND WATER BOWLS INDOORS – Pet bowls are<\/p>\n
convenient sources of food and water for coyotes. Keep pet bowls<\/p>\n
indoors at all times. Doing so has the added benefit of enhancing your<\/p>\n
Walk your dog<\/p>\n
pet’s safety while eating and drinking.<\/p>\n
in groups!<\/p>\n
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DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE – Though often well intentioned, feeding<\/p>\n
wildlife draws coyotes closer to populated areas where they can lose<\/p>\n
their natural fear and caution, making them a threat to both people<\/p>\n
and pets. Feeding wildlife is illegal and carries fines and penalties!<\/p>\n
(Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 5.20.070)<\/p>\n
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PICK-UP FALLEN FRUIT – Coyotes are omnivores, which means that<\/p>\n
they eat both meat and vegetation. Pick up fallen fruit, and remove<\/p>\n
fruit hanging within three feet of the ground, to prevent fruit trees from<\/p>\n
becoming sources of food for coyotes.<\/p>\n
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REPORT AGGRESSIVE COYOTE BEHAVIOR – Too often, residents<\/p>\n
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fail to report encounters with aggressive coyotes or make their reports<\/p>\n
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to entities other than Laguna Beach\/Laguna Woods Animal Services.<\/p>\n
As your animal services provider, we are only able to act on reports<\/p>\n
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that we actually receive.<\/p>\n
wildlife.<\/p>\n
If you encounter a coyote exhibiting aggressive behavior, off-leash dogs, or feeding<\/p>\n
of wildlife, please call Laguna Beach\/Laguna Woods Animal Services<\/p>\n
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