Perhaps they weren't expecting such a show of force.

[After all, maybe they thought the general populace were more like Shadowmaru himself. Not accomplished battle veterans.]

[Shadowmaru's Growlithe grabs the man's jacket hem. Tugging him toward the door and outside. There's a few firm, muffled barks. But it looks like she's got this one handled.]

Perhaps if we collect more of these individuals, my team can shepherd them to safety.