It's not advisable nor is it safe to befriend a coyote. Coyotes are wild animals with innate instincts and behaviors that cannot be reliably tamed or overcome, according to enviroliteracy.org. Attempting to form a friendship with a coyote is dangerous, unethical, and ultimately harmful to both the human and the animal. While coyotes are intelligent and adaptable, they are not dogs and should not be treated as such. Coyotes that lose their natural fear of humans (become habituated), often due to being fed, are more likely to exhibit bold or aggressive behaviors, increasing the potential for negative interactions.