I would have your dad read the results of your impromptu poll. I can not abide by ANYONE shooting a dog, for ANY reason. I echo the question, what kind of bite was it? That makes a huge difference. I would say that you have definitely hit a nerve with me, so I have a hard time being objective. Also, I think that shooting at it puts it into a defensive stance and then what might the dog do. I know that if I were shot at I would try to protect myself by just about any means necessary.