Dogs........

[colorisnt]

I don't rec pepper spray while on a bike. I know people carry it but I think it's a bad idea. I accidentally got hit by some when I was younger while trying to protect my dog from another dog. Winds are hard to understand and getting hit going at a high rate of speed would be potentially devastating to a person. I think it's a bad idea.

[tcdc135]

Thanks all for the great replies! Never even thought about my water bottle!
I tried the deep voice "NO" and "GO HOME", no luck. They did finally drop back, but it was quite a long chase! Will definitely try some of your tips!! 3 of them,(at different points during the ride) I could've turned and taken them home, I was more afraid of running them over/crashing. The other 2 were VERY aggressive and were snapping at my calf for what seemed like MILES, Ok, maybe 1/2 mi. But they were not playing!

[nuliajuk]

My husband has a unique way to deal with dogs. He slaps his thigh and says "Come on boy! Come on!" in an exited tone of voice. I'm not sure why it works (perhaps one of the dog owners on the forum could explain it?), but it does. They look puzzled and then turn around and stop chasing.

[OakLeaf]

Heh, that's a good one.

Maybe one of the dog trainers here can contribute ... but I wonder if it's just that no matter how hard you try, the meaning of your words comes through in the tone of your voice. That's why what I usually yell at them is "Get a job!" which sometimes works and sometimes doesn't ... but the attitude of contempt keeps the fear out of my voice.