[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Coyotes are smart. Get out of your car with nothing in your hand and they will watch you-for a while. Get out of your car with anything in your hand and they are gone.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Get out of your car with anything in your hand and they are gone.

Right you are. Once I was doing some landscaping when a coyote came up to the fence. My basenjis, being curious pups (they're lots faster than a coyote, and could get away if needed) were showing too much interest, so I put the shovel to my shoulder like a rifle and the coyote sped away.