Funny thing about bears and dogs. When I lived in Panama City, Fl, we had a smallish black bear, maybe 200-250lbs, or about my size, get into town. It led the authorities on a merry chase through several neighborhoods. When passing through a yard with a chained German Shepard in it, the dog apparently took offense at the bear. The bear took the dog. It just carried it off, snapping the chain.

Bears are fairly strong. I'm pretty sure I can take out a German Shepard, but not without some serious consequences. This little bear, about my weight, took it in passing.

Now, that's just a little story I remembered. Not really trying to refute a point or anything, as most bears are pretty shy.