WATCH THIS: Fearless dog attacks and chases away black bear twice its size, gets a reward

A fearless dog was offered reward of a steak dinner by his neighbor after he was successful in chasing a bear from his backyard.

Mark Stinzia of Connecticut, USA, took to social media to share his home security video foot on Tuesday that captured a black bear raiding bird feeder behind his house before his neighbor’s dog, Riley, rushes over to scare off huge bear.

In a rar frightful encounter, bear can be seen scrambling to escape fearlessly charging pooch.

"My neighbor's dog is getting a steak dinner next time I see him. He is an awesome pup that comes to check on kids from time to time. w he is keeping m safe!" wrote Mr Stinzia while sharing video online.

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Riley’s proud owner, Alan Tlusty said dog always charged at bear whenever it was seen lurking in backyard but never in this manner.

Black bears are often attracted by odors from potential food sources, according to New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, which urges residents t to leave out any food or garb that may encour m to linger in residential areas. ncy recommends suspending bird feeders from a free-hanging wire, making sure it is at least 10 feet off ground and at least 10 feet away from trunk of a tree. It also warns residents t to suspend feeders off of house or deck.

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