I squirted a dog! Thanks TE :-)

[OakLeaf]

"GET OFF THE COUCH !! ..... GET DOWN FROM THERE!!!".

ROFL!

[Miranda]

Good for you on the dog success story. It certainly helps to be able to plan ahead if you see them in advace. I posted on here before about a nasty dog chasing. Received really good advice.

My worst dog chasing was a border collie (black and white sheep dog, breed to chase things). He came without one bark out of no where on a curve from the brush. The "bad dog" thing didn't work, and no time for the water bottle with him lunging at the front tire... so I just sprinted my heart out. I don't think he really wanted to bite me, just coral me down (like a sheep)... aka wreck, bleah.

That road is so beautiful with scenery, but I don't take it anymore because of the dog. I have driven by and see why he gets out (with his two pals, they didn't chase)... large double gate for the driveway stays open. No oweners in site, just like your dog. I wish these folks would restrain their pets. If I was a car I could have killed the dog.

Happy escapes to you !

[mamaof5]

A few weeks ago my hubby was chased by a dog. He was on a mountain bike/dirt road so he couldn't exactly sprint fast. He ended up having to get off of his bike and held the bike between him and the dog as the dog tried to attack him. The dog bit his rear tire and flatted his new Stan's no-tube (which isn't supposed to flat...). The dog ran off after he bit the tire.

[beccaB]

A runner friend told me she was chased by 4 cows and had to duck into someones porch. The homeowner told her not to be afraid, the cows regularly liked to go for a run and were harmless. Makes me think of something from a Monty Python movie.

[DDH]

So far (knock on wood) when I have been chased they haven't come so close. I have squirted them with the water bottle and have had moments where I only had to yell. I had one little dog chase me and my step-mom and niece yesterday and as I came up on him, I just yelled "BAD DOG" and he looked at me like I was crazy. LOL
I can usually tell when they are just chasing you because you are moving and when they are being really aggressive, and the little dogs that are just chasing because your moving, always scare me that they are going to come into the road and get hit.
I would hate so much to witness someone's family dog getting hit by a car. I know I would just be a mess if I did.