That would do it if more folks had one, most dogs will hid in there dog house if they are smart, a pack of coyotes will take most dogs out or hurt them badly, I have seen three on a dog and was pulling him apart
I go back in the woods to cut up a tree or brush and I always take a gun.
Never ever had a problem in 30 years, but know someday I might run into that first rabid crazy coyote.