I have had my experiences with dogs while growing up and living in the country side. The most important lesson I learned was to never run! Dogs were bread from Wolves; Wolves' inner instincts tell them to run after its prey until it collapses from exhaustion and than it can be killed. Dogs also follow this same instinct and will chase after anything that runs away from them!
So the answer is to confront any dog and DO NOT RUN AWAY FROM THE DOG!
If and when the dog attacks, be prepared with whatever you have, such your Fist, Feet, or Bike Lock and keep punching, kicking, or hitting the dog on foremost on its Nose and its Head until it either leaves you or passes out!
Remember that your life and safety is more precious than this "now wild animal" that is attacking you, and you must preserve your health safety and Life! I know it isn't a pleasant thought, but even if you have to kill an attacking dog, you can claim Self
Defense in your defense if the attacking dog did not cease to stop attacking you!
Remember to use all the Tools you have at your disposal to defend yourself and strike as hard as you can on the nose and the head of the attacking animal no matter what!!
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I have found that with the dogs I have come across, a good squirt of the water bottle sends them off. I would never kick or lock a dog unless it was attacking me vs. chasing/charging me. I have never come across a violent/vicious dog yet, just dogs chasing.
A 200 pound German Shepherd, what have you been smoking?
As I said, I do not believe the dogs I have come across to be violent, just chasing. And a squirt with the water bottle did just fine. No need to kick or beat them with a lock without provocation. And just so I got this, you would strongly advise me from not using a water bottle(even if it works)while suggesting using everything in your arsenal?
I have to agree with Steve. I ride on the West side, at times, and frequently encounter loose pitbulls that are trained to fight. I carry some Bear spray and a small baseball like baton that I use for protection from various dangers. A water squirt!!?? My god, please be careful.
In the touring community it is known that a water squirt can stop the majority of dogs. It just shocks them because they weren't expecting it. Next is putting your bike between the dog and you. Then hitting and kicking.
It's all dependent on the situation.
except winston, he thinks its fun. then again, he wouldnt attack. unless you were a paper bag. he loves to destroy paper bags!
and car interiors.
and currency.
and plush toys and tennis balls.
and motorcycle seats.
Adam "Cezar" Jenkins said:
In the touring community it is known that a water squirt can stop the majority of dogs. It just shocks them because they weren't expecting it. Next is putting your bike between the dog and you. Then hitting and kicking.
It's all dependent on the situation.
Ive found sometimes pretending to throw something has been enough to deter dogs that were chasing me - perhaps either because they thought I was going to throw something for them to fetch (in the event that they were chasing me for 'fun') or because they were expecting to get hit by something (probably works best on dogs which have had a hard life and are used to getting crap thrown at them).
May not deter a dog that is hell bent on attacking you, but may buy a little time..
After being surrounded by 6 dogs on the lakefront last year, a bike shop comrade suggested a spray bottle of ammonia (5 parts) and water (1 part), which I know carry in the non-freezing months. I was told it messes with their sense of smell, highly sensitive in a dog. Luckily, I have not had a chance to use it yet. The best thing that works is to stop and put your bike between you and the mutt.
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