Getting Chased by Dogs

[pinkychique]

Ok, so I remember reading about this a long time ago, but for the life of me can't find it.

I have moved to an area that has a TON of loose dogs...farm country...and whereas getting off, putting the bike between me and dog and screaming my head off does stop the dog, it's quite annoying to have to get to that. Allowing the dog to get close enough for me to kick him doesn't quite appeal to me, and I'd rather have something that keeps the dog a good 4-5 ft away from me. Anyone have something that works? Do dog whistles have the right effect? I love dogs, so I'd hate to really hurt a pooch :(

[indysteel]

Maybe try this:
http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Dazer-II-Ultrasonic-Deterrent/dp/B001E0L5YA

Or read this:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=39351&highlight=snake

I find that a stern "Back!" or "Go home!" often does the trick. For it to work though, you have to see them first, which is sometimes the challenge. I've started to develop a sixth sense of when I'm in loose dog territory and start scanning the yards before I get to them. I'm not above letting my DH ride a bit in front. He's not quite as terrified of them as me. So, he flushes them out and I yell. Beyond that, we've scoped out a handful of safe routes.

[pinkychique]

Great thanks!

I'll have to work on my vocalizations :D

[MCAP]

I've always been told to use my water bottle and squirt at the dog if necessary.

[OakLeaf]

I'll have to work on my vocalizations :D

As I've said before, a command that I'm not emotionally invested in works a lot better at keeping any anxiety out of my voice. My go-to phrase is "Get a job!" Someone else here tells loose dogs to "Get off the couch!"

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Read some of these excellent previous threads about getting chased by dogs:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/search.php?searchid=3177198

(the search function here is a beautiful thing)

[pinkychique]

Thanks!

I seem to be search engine retarded :rolleyes:

I was recently chased by a lab that I knew was going to chase (he actually chased a car down the road when I was heading one way, and I had no option but to go back the same way) so I slowed down, got off my bike, and yelled at him when he charged. He barked until his stupid owner called him, then came charging back as soon as I jumped on my bike again. And the owner did NOTHING :mad:

Any suggestions on a situation like that? The dog seemed super territorial about his street...er...tiny county road, and the usual yelling didn't do much good other than stopping the chase whilst I wasn't moving.

BleeckerSt_Girl:
I tried this link you provided: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/searc...archid=3177198 but all I got was "sorry nothing matches your search." Maybe that's been why I haven't found anything on my searches?

[pinkychique]

As I've said before, a command that I'm not emotionally invested in works a lot better at keeping any anxiety out of my voice. My go-to phrase is "Get a job!" Someone else here tells loose dogs to "Get off the couch!"

I like that idea, I'll have to try that next time

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

BleeckerSt_Girl:
I tried this link you provided: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/searc...archid=3177198 but all I got was "sorry nothing matches your search." Maybe that's been why I haven't found anything on my searches?

Hmm, funny how it works when you do it, but doesn't work as a link.
Anyway- go to the top of page, under "SEARCH". select "show threads" and then type in: chased by dog bite
that will bring up several good past threads with tons of great advice. :)

[sarahspins]

Any suggestions on a situation like that? The dog seemed super territorial about his street...er...tiny county road, and the usual yelling didn't do much good other than stopping the chase whilst I wasn't moving.

If it's an ongoing issue, call animal control or the sherrif's office where you are... that's really the best you can do, especially if roaming dogs are against the law. To get their attention make sure you describe the dog as aggressive.

I've heard that pepper spray (or bear spray - basically same thing) might work on dogs like this that won't leave you alone, but I've yet to buy or carry some to see if it actually works. Considering my previous bad crash involved an aggressive loose dog, it might not be a bad idea to keep some strapped to my bike... but so far I've just avoided the road with the "iffy" dogs entirely.

Personally I am wary of any loose dog I couldn't safely run over... I just can't trust them any more after having a crash because of one :(