Dog shoots owner in France "It wasn't the dog's fault - and he's adorable!" he told France Bleu radio. The 55-year-old victim, who has given his name as Rene, was flown to hospital in Bordeaux by air ambulance. The victim explained that the dog, who was the youngest of three out on the hunt and new to the sport, had stayed by his master while the other two dogs chased a deer. Rene explained how the pet had "jumped on me to give me a cuddle, I think." "As he jumped, he put a paw on the gun," Rene added.