sheldona’s responses pissed me off too. Typical dog owner response: “My dog wouldn’t bite anyone”. Surely all dogs are capable of biting? Maybe yours hasn’t done it yet but I bet most dogs owners would say the same.
My kids have been bitten by dogs. in all cases they were minding their own business, not even looking at the dogs. Owners repsonse: Oh, he’s just being friendly”!
In my experience as a walker and cyclist, the most irresponsible people I have met in the countryside have been dogs owners.
Oh and I don’t understand how “If you used it on my dog it would be the last time you ride your bike!” isn’t a threat? Even if said in jest.