Drake cautions, however, to throw objects in the direction of the coyote, not at the animal. You might also try shaking a soda can with pennies or blow a whistle.

“Using these methods should create fear of humans in coyotes and they should leave the area,” he says.

He also suggests that if you have a small dog to pick it up. If you have a larger dog, secure it with a leash. Also, refrain from hazing if the coyote is injured, sick or with pups.

The city doesn’t just want you to haze the animals. It wants you to get everyone else to haze them, too.

“Hazing coyotes, however, only works if everyone does it, and does it regularly,” says Drake. “Please share this video and encourage everyone in your area to haze any coyote they see.”

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