Shiba Scares off Bear

In Odate outside of Tokyo, Japan, a five year old boy was attacked by a bear the other day. The family's Shiba was with him, barked loudly and managed to scare the metre high bear away. Understandably, the Shiba was hailed as a hero. The boy suffered nothing more than a few bruises. He had a check up at a hospital, but could leave for home the same day. This must make for a terrific story that he will always be able to tell new friends. I am so happy that he had this heroic Shiba with him.