Genia...sadly he sounds like someone who probably would never take his dog to a vet. I for one have never understood people who keep "outside" dogs. I know there are probably lots of people who may write and criticize me for this, but to me a dog is a family member. You wouldn't keep your children outside. I feel so bad for that poor dog. Not only was he frightened but he is probably suffering from fleas and ticks and who knows what else for no reason at all! Makes you wonder why they even have a dog!