The video garnered over four million views, winning plaudits for the tiny dog. “Little man syndrome finally paid off,” a user wrote. “The bear will forever be ridiculed in the bear community for such an act of cowardice,” another user commented.

Scout's owner, Kayla Kleine told Storyful the bear, who visits the yard regularly, had earlier helped himself to her 3-year-old dog's breakfast.

A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.