Your dog at home is a family pet. Your dog down the road at a neighbor's house is a predator. The law in Ohio states that a dog can be shot at the time it is attacking someones livestock and the owner of the dog is liable for any damages or losses caused by the dog.
You can tell a hawk by its call. I'm not sure how to describe it but it sounds something like a short scream. The hawk will make that sound several times when it's close to the ground. I keep a 12 gauge close to the back door just for hawks and other predators. A hawk will carry off a small...