So...about dogs...

[kermit]

Thats my fear, I see enough strays in south Georgia, the one time I heard the trees rustle it was a huge deer, right across the road. I have been lucky so far, but there's gonna be that one cujo. Heal quick Miranda and you gotta figure Murphy's law has struck.

[Miranda]

Oh, Miranda...that makes me cringe. Seems the dog issues are not a matter of if, but when. I'm sorry that you are still dealing with issues from the crash. What was the legal outcome with that dog owner?

Thats my fear, I see enough strays in south Georgia, the one time I heard the trees rustle it was a huge deer, right across the road. I have been lucky so far, but there's gonna be that one cujo. Heal quick Miranda and you gotta figure Murphy's law has struck.

Thx my TE sisters. Yea... this winter has been just focusing on getting out of pain, and try to get back to daily living activities. Now, I'm ok like that. Started weights at the gym to get stronger to hold myself up on the bike.

Well... after I posted my crash, I thought this is probably not happy best advice. Guess, I'm saying, sometimes even the best laid plans don't pan out.

I think if you see the dog ahead of time, and you have time to slow down and/or stop... then do that. I walk w/the bike between me and dog. Once your past their property line, they should go back home. If the dog starts after you as walking, stop and be still. Chasing / hunting instincts are primary in dogs. And my riding partner's theory is that it is something about the wheels that makes the dogs crazy. I suppose unlike a metal car zooming by, we have our scent out in the open as well.

I have been dog bit riding before as well. But, that's never my worry. It's collide that is the issue, thus resulting in crash.

Sometimes you just sprint like h$ll. Some of my guy buddies voices are deep enough, the dog runs back.

My crash dog was just like my black lab I have now. Quick as night wind... silent, but deadly. She never barks. So unfortunately like the farm dog, you turn your head and whoop, there it is!

I think too if you stay on high dog alert on areas that look suspicious... for me, a garage door up is one. Kids playing out in yard, etc.

I have had the dogs jump outta the bushes by the road also. That just scares the h$ll out of me to ride by. Tall bushes... because there is not enough time to decide if you should sprint, or stop when the animal is closely concealed.