BTW, dogs don't have opposable thumbs, IR tracking gear, or good long-distance comms. This ought to be easy if we apply our full, God mandated 'steward of the world' authority and responsibility.
Dead dogs, problem resolved.
/johnny
These were not your friendly little fidos. A number of hunters had been mauled and some had died when they tried to take them out. Dogs are social animals which hunt in packs. You can shoot a few of them, but the rest of the pack will keep coming when they believe they have a fighting chance.
Hunters were advised to hunt in groups to protect each other. Plus get a lot of target practice on tires rolling down hills. This in not something I would approach lightly.