A very good point, however an attack is an attack. The dog was on this mans property and it was fighting his dog, (the scratches are consistent with the story). What I agree with about your point, is that the man exaggerated the events to justify the shooting for fear of persecution. Should he have waited until the attacking dog shredded his dog or was he right dispatching the dog as quickly as possible? I have seen stories of dogs being shot for far less by the police for just threatening to attack. I still side with the property owner.