Coyotes may be canines, but trust me they are nothing like your pet dog. Like others stated, you're gonna have to go lethal. I love dogs, but I have no problem dropping a coyote. We've had a spike in the coyote population in the last 5 years and it has affected other game. We have seen less yearling deer in the fall, rabbit population is down, turkey population is down, and we haven't seen or even heard a pheasant in 4-5 years. Try to find an experienced coyote trapper or hunter in your area and seek their help. Coyotes are very intelligent animals and will learn quickly from your mistakes, which will make them harder to kill.