Advice on dealing with encroaching coyotes

At first glance they may look like German shepherds. They are the size of a medium-size dog, but with longer, thicker fur, according to the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. They are typically 4 to 5 feet in length. Because coyotes have adapted to suburban sprawl, almost all residents of Massachusetts live near coyotes.
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At first glance they may look like German shepherds.

They are the size of a medium-size dog, but with longer, thicker fur, according to the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

They are typically 4 to 5 feet in length.

Because coyotes have adapted to suburban sprawl, almost all residents of Massachusetts live near coyotes.