Good for you for getting back on the horse so to speak. I know how terrified I've been from my close calls with dogs (and none were as close as what you experienced). It's hard not to become preoccupied with the thought of encountering another dog. But you go, girl!!!

At least you generally ride on the north/northwest side. Trust me, the loose dogs there cannot hold a candle to those on the southside. They're everywhere. Honestly, I don't enjoy our country roads nearly as much I thought I would. Brian quite legitimately yelled at a guy last year when his Boxer charged and chased us. After we finally got out of there, the dog owner chased us in his pickup with his shotgun. That's the caliber of person I gotta deal with.