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Watch: West Milford Dog Scares Off Backyard Bear

Riley is getting a steak dinner next time Mark Stinziano sees him.

Riley scared off a black bear in his neighbor's yard.

Riley scared off a black bear in his neighbor's yard.

Photo Credit: Mark Stinziano

The West Milford dad's home surveillance camera captured his neighbor's black lab mix charge into his backyard and scare off a bear.

"He is an awesome pup that comes to check on the kids from time to time," Stinziano said on Facebook. "Now he is keeping them safe!"

Click video above to watch.

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