Doug Ford offers reporters his wily tip on dealing with nuisance coyotes

Premier recounted incident when he howled like a wolf to frighten off animals near his home

Published May 26, 2026  •  Last updated 18 minutes ago  •  2 minute read

Premier Doug Ford was in a howlin' good mood with reporters on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Photo by X

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It’s not often the premier has a howling good time with reporters, but he did so on Tuesday afternoon.

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Premier Doug Ford was in the midst of a media scrum at Queen’s Park on Tuesday when he recounted an incident when he howled like a wolf to frighten off a group of coyotes near his home. His anecdote came as he was being asked about recent incidents of coyote attacks.

“I have them in my backyard,” the premier said. “You know, you’re ready to walk your dog out there and we have a coyote problem. You’re gonna think the cheese slipped off the cracker with me, but one night I’m sitting there and they must have made a kill and they’re screeching — I don’t know if you’ve ever heard them — they’re screeching.”

Coyotes usually like to leave people alone. Photo by Brent Calver /Postmedia Network

‘Howled like a wolf’

It was at this point the premier revealed his wily response to the hungry coyotes.

“So I went out there and I howled like a wolf. They stopped instantly,” Ford said. “No, honestly. I gotta tape this for you guys. They stopped instantly cause they figured a big wolf was around the corner.”

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A reporter then asked the premier to recreate the wolf howl. Ford obliged shortly before entering the caucus room at Queen’s Park.

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Recent coyote attacks

The issue has come to the forefront again after recent high-profile coyote attacks in the GTA. York Regional Police issued a warning after a six-year-old girl was reportedly attacked in Markham on Sunday night. A 16-year-old girl was also taken to a hospital with minor injuries after being bitten by a coyote last Thursday, once again in Markham.

Coyotes are common in the GTA and officials have warned pet owners to keep their animals indoors at night and not to let them roam off property. If you encounter one yourself, don’t turn your back and don’t run. Stay calm, wave your hands and make lots of noise as you slowly back away. Coyotes usually like to keep their distance from people, but should the animal pose a threat to public safety, call 911.

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