I appreciate the replies. I am definitely cautious... Lucky Rescue you made me feel a bit better.... I dont REALLY think they would see 100 pound Herc as prey but I dont know much about coyotes (other than what the Bugs Bunny show taught me
) and ANY pack makes me nervous (even if it was a "pack" of domestic dogs at a leash free dog park!) I also dont REALLY think they would approach if I am out there... thats why I go with him at night... but nonetheless, being out there in the dark; hearing what seems like 50 of them-high pitch howl/yip is sooooo eerie....and not knowing where they are is very scary. And if they did get brazen enough, what would I do???? I fear Herc would get hurt protecting me; while I am out there trying to protect him
That article was also helpful... we certainly have our share of rabbits, cats, and rodents around here.... and lots of hiding places to attract them. I also like the long leash idea... actually we used to have that, until Hercules-true to his name-pulled the side of the shed off..... Well for now I will just continue to go out with him at night... and if I hear them or see them, Herc will have to do his business in the front yard.... cause Mommy's too scared out back!
