I don't think a coyote would hurt a dog the size of Simba or Nala. After all, coyotes are dogs too. I wouldn't worry too much. Just take care of them.

Now that I know we have a falcon in our area, I'm not taking my birdies outside. Being cautious is the key to safety.

I love coyotes though. Sure I'm scared of them, but I think they're beautiful. They aren't very big. I saw some in a wild animal refuge several months ago. We have some wild ones around here but I've never seen any. I think they stay out of the cities.