dog/cycling advice

[Melalvai]

I've had the best success doing exactly what you did, slow down. But sometimes they will run with you for quite a long distance.

I hope he doesn't get himself or you into trouble.

[tulip]

Usually dogs stop when I yell a very stern and loud NO! or SIT! Usually, but not always. The dog could get caught in your wheels even if it is not aggressive. Seems like you would not want to encourage it to follow you.

[tealtreak]

Thanks for the good advice- had not heard about avoiding eye contact- which I did unintentionally because I was focused ahead on hoping to slowly get away! (:

[Melalvai]

I agree with everything except speeding up for an aggressive dog. Speeding up encourages them to chase. Also you can't actually outrun a dog. They are fast buggers over short distance.