wildlife in back yard -what to do about it?

[TsPoet]

How about she just takes her dogs indoors or elsewhere for a while? The fox will manage to get down during the night if it doesn't have to contend with the dogs.

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thanks, I think that's her exact plan. Dogs are locked up. She'll walk them (out front) at least once before bed and check on the fox/tree in the morning.
I think you are right, It'll probably make its way down and away after dark sometime.
cool photo opportunity at least.