Do bells keep coyotes away?

[pd65]

coyotes got one of my females the other evening i have heard of people using bells on there dogs does this work?

[Ed Brown]

I figure it certainly doesn't hurt. I always have bells on beagles. It has other advantages too.

[Ky. Hunter]

I don't know if they keep the yotes away or not but I use bells on my dogs all time but mainly to know where they are.

[brush_hog]

I like to run with bells, but it has its drawbacks too. The worst thing is if you run shock collars it makes it a little tougher for them to hear you tone. You might end up shocking them a hair more. Still worth it, IMO.

Joe

[Fleetwood]

Can't hurt that's for sure. Sorry to hear about your dog. I think it's safe to say that coyotes are one of the biggest problems facing us beaglers.

[Norshore]

Mine always have bells on when in the field...I run a couple different styles of bells and use different sounds to keep track of certain dogs that range out some.I haven't had a problem yet...yet.

[billi]

Did you mean awake?

[pd65]

thanks for the replys i guess nothings full proof when it comes to coyotes.I do alot of running late evening because of work that when there coming out.

[Dan Clinker]

I lost 2 of my fiest sq. dogs to yots after starteing to use bells i didnt lose any more dogs.This is a bad time of yr cause they are real taritoryel right now cause of young yots now.there also bad in jan. and feb during mateing time . Dan

[Shady Grove Beagles]

I have always run bells on my beagles.It just makes it easier to keep track of them ,especially when I'm running at night.Also helps in thick cover and if you ever lose a dog and are looking for them you can often find one even if they are not running/opening.
Given that I have had my beagles get jumped and torn up by coyotes on three different occasions over the years and they were ALL wearing bells at the time. It may discourage some coyotes but obviously not ALL of them.

[dave404]

Same with lights, i run at nite and use the tracker lights. have had several torn up by yotes and one with a light . bells and lights may discourage yotes for a while then they get used to them.
btw, i luv the tracker lights !!

[Salzer mtn]

After the yotes get used to the bells maybe they think it's a dinner bell when they hear it.

[beaglerof4]

I have also ran with bells all the time and havent had a problem. Mostly use them for keeping track of all the dogs