My friend took care of a coyote with an AR-15 a couple of years ago - from a second floor bedroom window. In the city. 1 shot, 1 less coyote.
He had a small dog also.
I had a 5’ chain-link fence built when my old fence wore out. They come down into the yard but never go over the fence where my little dogs go out. That doesn’t mean they can’t go over it. Still, I go out with them after dark.
The worst part for us is, when they hang out close to the house, we have a terrible flea infestation in the yard. I have one dog that has a flea allergy. It’s a battle even into the cold months with her. If the Coyotes stay away from the house, no fleas.