Protect your Dogs when traveling in Northern Wisconsin Wolf Country

I'm sure this is a great warning to those in northern Wisconsin. Here is San Francisco---not so much!

So important Bob. My neighbor had his dog attacked by Coyotes and it was a miracle he scared them away successfully.

PS---we do have coyotes, however. About a dozen years ago one was spotted trotting across the Golden Gate Bridge from Marin County; they have found life good here--in the Presidio, in Golden Gate Park, and elsewhere in the wildlands of San Francisco.

I hope you stay safe with the wolves around. We have reports of wolves in my area of Colorado. I've done a post on this, but we don't have the numbers like apparently you have them. I've been told the DNR doesn't want to deal with the wolf sightings because then they will have to come up with a management plan. 

On a side note...back in 1995 I went out on my deck on January 1st, and I heard a wolf howling. At first I dismissed it as a coyote, but then it caught my attention, and I really listened. It wasn't a coyote. I know that sound all too well. We have tons of coyotes in my area. This was different. I stayed and listened. I believe I heard a wolf. 

We don't have the wolf problem but the coyote can be a problem Bob. Like you said many animals just turn up missing.

Definitely something to be aware and carful about. Wild animals and pets usually don't mix well.

Good morning Bob. We don't really have any wolves sighting around were we live, but can well imaging that part of the country like you described, they could be a challenge.

Bob, this is a great post for your consumers in Northern Wisconsin to be aware of this issue and to be vigilant in protecting themselves and their pets from prowling wolves.

As we take more and more natural habitat from  wild animals, we are having to co-exist more and more with them! I love my dog - and can't imagine the sorrow those owners must feel! 

Bob - This is good information for dog owners in Northern Wisconsin to be aware of. Alarming to think that dogs might be attacked in their own yards.

This is great information....I see way to many folks around here with no leash :-(

Bob: Wolves are plentiful once again. Just like all the coyotes here in the San Diego area. I see them all the time, particularly in the morning and they do hold down the rodent populations. All have a job to to do in Nature's Plan of things. Coexistence requires forethought.

Hi Bob, 

This is very sound advice.  We get the occassional coyote attacking a dog.  Thankfully we don't have wolf packs around here.

I did not realize that you have a wolf problem until I read this blog. This is very good advice!

Hi Bob - I'm glad we don't have wolves here - I'd be worried too. We have had a few bear encounters while out hiking, but bears generally don't want to have anything to do with dogs. An we keep our eyes out for coyotes, as they can be very aggressive.

So they have lifted the kill ban on wolves? I hope so, it's like Texas and Louisiana with alligators. They were endangered in Texas and so now they are out of control and now can be "harvested" for commercial purposes. They, like wolves pose a danger to pets and small children.

When you can't take a walk in the woods or swim in a lake due to animal danger it is time to do something.

Bears amd wolves were always on our minds when we used to go "up north."  But now the bears are in some of our neighbors' backyards, too!

Bob Crane

Veery good advice. The same in the UP where they have 300 pound bears

Good morning Bob. I went to college in Superior and didn't see a wolf. I am a dog person and this is scary. Even now, with wolves and bears where I am, dogs are always watched while out.

Hi Bob, Gosh be careful out there with your dogs.  Good post. Very informative. 

In our area it is keeping dogs and cats away from cars....

G