You've heard them in the middle of the night, perhaps even seen them out back in the woods but it's coyote mating season & a Chesterland family got lucky when 1 of there dogs got chased by coyotes HERE reports Fox 8. Regardless of size, coyotes view your dog as a predator, cats as a snack so never leave them out alone through the month of February. See one? Make lots of noise & don't run & they'll usually scoot away. You have a great day & thanks for stopping by.