Spray would cover it. It would be best not to think about a child thinking that bear was a big dog in the confined space of a balcony or dumpster, but out in the open it would probably just take off. Most Black bears want as little to do with you as you do them, but they are a powerful animal that will defend themselves if THEY feel its needed.
Upgrading to a gun carries a lot of weight and should not be taken lightly, unless you are really ready to fire it, as well as put in the time to know it inside and out, in most instances it would not be needed, a quick clap or yell would send it running and that goes for a fox as well. The fisher cat is a different story depending on the size of the dog and a small bat would not be my weapon of choice against a fisher, but again a gun is a very large commitment and in a residential or urban environment would not be recommended.
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