I tend to somewhat agree with Lilac. Although it could have definately been handled differently, no one was there. True no one here (I don't think...) would shoot a stray dog on their property. But in a place with more rural houses when there's a stray dog...if you let it go, what if it sticks around and endangers your child later on?

Some people don't like dogs, especially ones on their property. Also, police officers should keep a close eye on their dogs, especially because they CAN and DO attack unprovoked.