The French gets a vague notation in Shephard's consciousness; he's mostly used to hearing Quebecois rather than proper Academie French. As long as it's not getting too close he's not going to worry. He brought four of his dogs with him to make sure people stayed well back from the range.

Well, 'dogs' might be a little generous. 'Three-legged Satanic Christmas hams' is probably more accurate.

They do seem to have come to their feet to start moving towards the new arrival, though. Humans can't be allowed to hurt themselves, they know that.