[geologist]

1 mistakes. First the dog needed to be in a fenced yard, leashed, or restrained in some sure way,, or in the house. Dogs running off porches and defending their territory is not a good idea.
2. the officer was not wise to shoot the dog. He was in the dogs territory and perhaps the dog did not know STOP! HALT! which is not the dogs fault. Usually they have pepper spray or some such, The owner has responsibility to teach a dog basic commands.

A shame the family dog was killed in its yard. SAD>

[maine-iac7]

1 mistakes. First the dog needed to be in a fenced yard, leashed, or restrained in some sure way,, or in the house. Dogs running off porches and defending their territory is not a good idea.

It's a very GOOD idea - it alerts homeowners to someone approaching and gives warning to said person approaching (This can save a lots of lives, deterring perps intent on no good . But in this case, being a golden, although the advantage of alerting home occupants, it was probably just greeting him.

Once more: The dog WAS CONTAINED with an electronic fence - which should have registered with the officer. If he couldn't see that cumbersome control collar and/or know what it was, he's too wimpy to be lose in public with a gun.

[Emperor Palpatine]

Sue you optometrist for malpractice.

Obviously you missed INVISIBLE FENCE.