Anyone ever hit an animal?

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Translation. Hold the paceline and yell sharply in short bursts like a big dog warning another to stay away. Act like the leader. But, ignore the dog unless they get interested/excited or are blocking your path. Avoid actually making eye-contact with the dog in any case.

Thanks....probably some of the most logically spelled out advice I've read. Wish I had had this before my Kentucky adventure -- I swear I was there just to exercise the local dogs.