Chased by dogs (warning:Long Rant)

[bruiser]

A pack of chihuahuas?

My mom has a chihuahua and I swear it's the scariest dog I have ever met. He growls and even bites if you get anywhere near it Honestly, I can't stand that little runt. She thinks he has "and endearing personality"; I call it bad behavior and no training.

I know I would stay faaaaaaaaaaar away from a pack of chihuahuas


~V

[bacarver]

What a frustrating situation. Dogs can take you down and cause you to suffer injuries that take months to heal and many dollars to pay for.
You have to protect yourself. Talk to people. Know your local laws. Collect phone numbers. Record information.
Some of my most enjoyable bike rides have been interrupted by pesty dogs that chase and get close to my wheels.
Two summers ago, I spoke with a woman about her Rottie that chased me and scared me. She said that the dog had also been chasing motorcycles and she'd had enough of it. She said that she would shoot the dog and she DID!! Drastic, but end of problem.
I am involved in the local Humane Society and Animal Shelter. I get frustrated because I still see pit bulls in our county. People ignore the laws if laws regarding dogs even exist around here.
There must be communities that support bicyclists' rights to be free of chasing/attacking dogs. Sure wish they could influence the rest so we could ride without fear.
Stay safe.
Barb

[Tuckervill]

My grandmother was fond of Chihuahua's. Every one she ever had, she named "Fang". Most of them were hideously ugly and ill behaved. I do not like them in general.

If your phone has a camera, snap a picture of the women and the dogs. Then you can follow up with the animal control.

Karen

[lph]

"Fang"???

Now that almost makes chihuahuas sound cool.

I admit, I'm biased and I dislike chihuahuas even though I don't know any. But it has a lot to do with the fact that the ones I notice are either coddled little style accessories or yappy and annoying beyond belief. Maybe I ride past sweet-tempered, well-behaved chis all the time, but they're a bit hard to notice all the way down there

[invsblwmn]

At some point we have to hold dog OWNERS responsible for their pet's behaviors. It is like punishing a gun for shooting someone. I have a dog who is bred to sight and hunt lions in Africa. She is the sweetest dog ever, but that came with ALOT of training, time, and socializing after we rescued her from a puppy mill in pittsburg where she was a severly abused/neglected breeder. I will never understand why someone brings home a dog or child and lets them run the streets. They need love and teaching just like kids. OP, so sorry for the fear you experienced due to a cruel and irresponsible parent. Mace works on dogs, btw. Take care of you.

[Voodoo Sally]

She said that the dog had also been chasing motorcycles and she'd had enough of it. She said that she would shoot the dog and she DID!!

DOH!