Dogs

[Irulan]

I hadn't read this thread carefully but now I have.

he actually grabs the back tire (while its moving) and chomps it. Then his job is done and he says hi to the rider.

all I can say is, you have got to be kidding - I am flabbergasted that you would allow your dog to do this more than once.

As a dog owner and a cyclist, I totally second AG's leash advice. Better, leave him/her at home until you can get it trained. Cyclists everywhere will thank you.

Ultimately it's the owner's responsiblity to train the dog properly, or control it so that it doesn't cause problems. Nothing ruins a ride more for me than a dog that doesn't have good manners, no matter how well intentioned the owner or how sweet the dog. Mine is a dork and although lovable he's not well trained ( my fault, not his) therefore he stays home.

And before someone says that it's in their breeding and they can't help it (herd instinct etc) , I took a malemute to blue ribbon in obedience. He knew the difference between a slack leash proper heel and his pulling harness. Hire a professional trainer if you don't have the skill to break your dog of this inappropriate behavior.

Irulan