SPD cleats 4, Alsations' noses 0, in my experience. YMMV.
Dangerous dogs, £5000 fine or 6 months in prison.
Looking at some of the replies here you'd think dogs where more important than humans. If its a public place eg bridleway the dog should be under control!
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Looking at some of the replies here you'd think dogs where more important than humans.
Not really, I just think it's weird that some people would take satisfaction in hurting animals. Pretty sure there's fines for that, too.
reminds me of this link,
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Not really, I just think it's weird that some people would take satisfaction in hurting animals. Pretty sure there's fines for that, too.
I take satisfaction in not being threatened by someone else's animal, be it a pet or a working dog. If it takes violence to deal with that threat, then so be it, to a point.
anagallis_arvensis - Member
working farm dogs that the owners wont go near, yeah right!
You seen to be a bit of an expert on working dogs. Not all of them though it seems. Still I find it impressive to read the words the knowledgeable.
Be like Kev.
shouting 'Get In' at it
a lot of working dogs are trained with 'get on' as a command to hunt. poor choice of words to shout at it.
The opinion that violence towards dogs is ok isn't nice.
Its in the dog's nature to protect its area. Just get off your bike and tell the dog to 'Lie down' in a dominant voice. Sprinting off will just make the dog want to run after you.
I've never had any problems with dogs, but i do quite often get geese snapping at my ankle's when i ride by the river. I'm not a fan of cows either, had a few chase me when i have been out walking the dog.
Get in 😆
I'm with Zokes on this issue. Won't wait to see if I get bitten or not. I'm no dog whisperer and I shouldn't have to be. Not the dog's fault it's got a bad owner that hasn't trained/controlled it, but not my fault either and I'd rather keep my legs without any dog-related punctures, thanks.
Carefully cultivated unwashed riding gloves can stun a dog at close range
At the weekend an inquisitive little dog came over to say hello I put my hand out and it yelped and ran off
Look, it's perfectly simple
Farm dogs = mental
always have been always will be if you think they should process line astern holding their snouts aloft a la crufts obedience competition you should spend a bit more time in the countryside. THEY ARE NOT PETS.
They can be scary but won't usually nip unless they think they can get away with it.
Let them know you're coming (Gives you a chance to assess the length of the chain too!)and don't be submissive. Normally a loud 'Git arrd ovit yerbuggah' will stop them along with a 'I'm bigger than you' stance and a good stare. A squirt with the water bottle's a good one as back up.
Eyerideit - is that Brokeback Mountain for roadies? Even has cowboy hats.
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I was shouting 'get in' because I'm sure someone told me that was what you were meant to shout?
Been up this route 100's of times before and never seen the dog, there was a lot of horse based activity going on at the farm, with quite a few people knocking about, but it was just past this, nearer the farm house where it was just sat calmly, . . . until i rode past! My ride past was uphill, so wasn't going very fast, well until it went a little mental.... if i was on 26" wheels, i wouldn't be here now . . . 😆
It's simple, ride with someone you know you can out sprint...
The owners called after me, “If he ever does that again and we’re not here, just tell him to stop – his name’s Stuart”!
hahaha
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some valid points above... but I think throwing stones at a dog is a bit excessive in most cases, ok fair enough if its got its jaws wrapped around your leg or its damaging you favourite lyrca tena pants. If its just barking a bit and chasing you come on don't try kill the thing!
Get in...
No
if i was on 26" wheels, i wouldn't be here now . . .
The mystery is solved! The dog's obviously a hater...
martinhutch - Member
Eyerideit - is that Brokeback Mountain for roadies? Even has cowboy hats.
It's American Flyers, there's no man love just a good old fashioned bro-mance but don't let that put you off. It's just Kev at his best (so pretty rubbish). If you're really really really bored, you might just enjoy it.
Isn't 'get in' the northern equivalent of 'heel'?
Question for the stone throwers - could you stop, get off the bike, find a suitable stone, and throw it all before the dog that's chasing you sunk it's teeth into your leg? That's fast work.
Every dog is different but I've never had any problem with the firm but fair approach. If it keeps coming at you throwing your arms wide and growling back might work, I've done that to a few that have chased me whilst out running. Bit harder on a bike mind.
