Tiny Pomeranian chases bear from home

Scout the five-pound Pomeranian chased a black bear from a west Vancouver home after the bear ate Scout’s food, according to owner Kayla Kleine.

Tiny Pomeranian Drives Black Bear Out of Vancouver Home

Security footage from Aug 4 shows a black bear wandering through a west Vancouver house. Scout, a five-pound Pomeranian, barged in through a side door and began chasing the bear out of the house and into the yard as Kleine followed with pepper spray. The bear then left the property, and Kleine says Scout remained alert but safe.

Kleine described Scout as fearless, even if small, noting that the dog can be “scary when he’s mad.” She later shared clips of Scout basking in his moment of glory on social media. The episode underscores ongoing bear activity in British Columbia and the practical advice wildlife officials offer to residents about securing food, keeping pets indoors when bears are active, and avoiding direct encounters.

This incident blends charm with risk. It shows how a neighborhood moment can become a viral symbol of animal grit, while also highlighting everyday decisions that influence wildlife encounters. The video-based culture around such events can spark public enthusiasm but may also create misleading ideas about personal defense against wild animals. The bigger takeaway is practical: households in bear country should reduce attractants, secure trash and pet food, and treat any bear as a potential threat that deserves caution, not bravado.

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Wildlife moments like this remind us that everyday spaces require smarter habits, not bravado.