If you can’t get a good glimpse of the animal, but you later see tracks ... Genevieve Dugal. Dog prints are wider and extended, while coyote prints are around 2.5 to 3.5 inches long.

Urban sprawl has forced coyotes into closer proximity to humans, and they’ve had to wise up fast and now humans have to coexist with them in our cities.

Thankfully, the American Kennel Club and other animal welfare organizations provide advice to help pet owners in coyote-prone areas keep their dogs safe. Many people assume that coyotes are ...

As the domestic dog’s second cousin ... Tracks and behavior: Tracks: Coyote tracks are oval-shaped with toes pointing forward and thin, sharp claw marks. Stride and gait: Coyotes walk with ...