Chill ??????????????? I think not. What happened here is a series of events that should not happen ever. This boy, and his father need to take responsibility for their actions and inactions. First of all, small town or not, it is just irresponsible of anyone to allow his or her dog to roam in their neighbors yard. I live in a small town. After spending the time it took to teach my dog to go potty in the same corner of my small backyard I now have a neighbor who lets her dog run at large so now before my grand children can play in my yard I have to patrol and clean up after her dog which craps where ever it wants to. Secondly, for the dogs own good you need to teach him to stay at home. Even in a small town if he runs in front of a car and gets hit he will be hurt or dead. Thirdly, dog owners are respnsible for the health and welfare of their four legged friends. If the dog gets sick you take him to the vet. This isn't an option it is a duty as a dog owner. This boy needs to be educated in the responsibilities of dog ownership before he gets another dog. Do not chill on him. Be a little harsh. Educate him.do whatever you can to help him to not let this happen again