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lulubel

lulubel

Über Member
Location
Malaga, Spain
Crackle said:
Where did anyone mention dogs acting aggresively or chasing people.
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I did, on the second post of this thread.

And it's good to see (from your last post addressed to Angelfishsolo) that you're planning to end the argument, since a quick read through the thread does make it look rather like you started it.
 
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Crackle

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lulubel said:
I did, on the second post of this thread.

And it's good to see (from your last post addressed to Angelfishsolo) that you're planning to end the argument, since a quick read through the thread does make it look rather like you started it.
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I'll agree, I played my part. It happens sometimes that something gets under your skin and you don't think straight anymore. I hope xxmimixx won't hold it against me and I'll bow out of this thread now and let it get back on track and if you find me in another dog/bike thread, feel free to administer a short sharp cuff.
 
doog

doog

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Location
The beautiful south
Its this sort of thread combined with alcohol that got me kicked off Bike radar a few years ago .

I had better not comment
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Angelfishsolo

A Velocipedian
Location
Cwmbach, South Wales
lulubel said:
Unfortunately, Spain hasn't moved totally away from the idea that dogs should be allowed to roam. My OH saw a dog hit by a car a few weeks back, picked him up and sat with him at the side of the road. A West Highland White called Casper. By the time the owner got there, he was dead.
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It isn't just Spain. I see dogs wandering around the streets on a daily basis. We have one dog warden to cover something like 50 sq miles so he is a waste of time.

I would and have done the same as your other half. In fact am old car of my Mums had its back seat socked in blood after we picked up a dog that was struck by another car. Took him to the vets but there was no chance :sad: Still I would rather have done that than leave the poor thing to suffer.
 
wiggydiggy

wiggydiggy

Guru
Seigi said:
Anyone ever hit a dog when cycling down a cycle path? I've just missed 2, that's more than usual, I normally just skim one every other day but it seems that owners can't keep their dogs under control for the most part and the owners look at me like it's my fault, I'm very respectful when going past people, I ring my bell about 30m away, and if they show no sign of moving I keep ringing (Just in case they didn't hear, I've had times when I've been behind the elderly and they don't hear until you're right next to them), but when it comes to keep their dogs under control they seem to fail at it. The other day there was 3 dogs with two owners and instead of shifting to one side the owners stood on either side of the path with their dogs expecting me to go through to middle...felt illogical...

So yeah, anyone ever hit a dog? Or another pet?
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On foot I was chased once, and took refuge in a bush/hedge, by an extremely large rottweiler that had escaped. Had to call the council dog handler (who was very quick) to come and subdue the animal and later sent the owner a stern letter about gates etc

On the bike no collisions as yet and (touch wood) no aggressive dogs either. I tend to regard all dogs as dumb as a lobotomized turkey and always presume what interests them is just in front of me at all times!

Yes some dog owners could be better at controlling their animals but I do meet a lot that hold their animal for me (and get thanks!), frankly people cause me more problems than mutley any day....
 
captain nemo1701

captain nemo1701

Space cadet. Deck 42 Main Engineering.
Location
Bristol
Never hit one myself but had a near miss on the Bristol to Bath Railway Path last year when a large black retriever lumbered out of the bushes about 3m in front of me. Thank God for hydraulic disc brakes :ohmy: . Daffy owner apologised but he was climbing up the embankment as a short-cut after letting dog off lead and the official entry ramp was only 50m away (lazy,lazy...).

One night on my commute home, I saw a male cyclist on the ground having been brought off by wandering pooch. I think he had a broken arm. While we were waiting with him for the paramedics, another guy walked by with a dog that suddenly started barking incessantly at everyone. I have even seen people throws balls/sticks etc for dogs on the Railway Path, Stupid really, I'll bet they wouldn't do it on a main road!. But it seems ok if cyclists are around....

I understand that one is legally responsible for one's animal and it's actions. To let a dog off a lead to wander aimlessly is a bit reckless. As I pointed out on another (closed) thread, peds, especially with dogs etc, should really watch where they are going on the Railway Path. It's silly to suggest that you can just wander about on cyclepaths aimlessly and such an attitude actually contributes to accidents. I don't ride my bike aimlessly for obvious safety reasons!. Funny thing is, once some peds/dog walkers get on something like the Railway Path, they subconsciously behave as if they are still on a pavement and thus tend not to look behind themselves.

One thing worse than dogs out of control is what comes out of their rear-ends. Why do some people collect it in bags and then tie them to fences and tree branches (I kid not!) like some scatological christmas ornaments?:angry: . The Railway Path itself is relatively clean, but some of the access ramps are doggy-do minefields so that one has to employ turd evasive action plan alpha - one :sad: (lots of wiggling and swerving).
 
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Angelfishsolo

A Velocipedian
Location
Cwmbach, South Wales
captain nemo1701 said:
One thing worse than dogs out of control is what comes out of their rear-ends. Why do some people collect it in bags and then tie them to fences and tree branches (I kid not!) like some scatological christmas ornaments?:angry: . The Railway Path itself is relatively clean, but some of the access ramps are doggy-do minefields so that one has to employ turd evasive action plan alpha - one :sad: (lots of wiggling and swerving).
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Oh yes the poo bag plants. I HATE people who do that.
 
abo

abo

Well-Known Member
Location
Stockton on Tees
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One thing worse than dogs out of control is what comes out of their rear-ends. Why do some people collect it in bags and then tie them to fences and tree branches (I kid not!) like some scatological christmas ornaments?:angry:
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OMG that is disgusting! Never seen that around here, people either pick up and use the bins provided (good) or don't bother (not so good)

There is some woodland here which would be lovely to cycle around, but it seems to be solely populated by dog walkers. I went for a walk there once out of curiosity and it was diasgusting. There was dog shoot everywhere and whole place stank of piss
 
lulubel

lulubel

Über Member
Location
Malaga, Spain
Angelfishsolo said:
I would and have done the same as your other half. In fact am old car of my Mums had its back seat socked in blood after we picked up a dog that was struck by another car. Took him to the vets but there was no chance :sad: Still I would rather have done that than leave the poor thing to suffer.
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It was very sad. She was on her bike, so she called me to bring the car, but by the time I arrived there was nothing in his eyes, if you see what I mean. To be honest, I don't think anyone could have saved him even if a car had stopped right away and rushed him to the vet. The internal injuries were too bad.

We picked up an injured cat that people were just driving past a few months back as well. It was heartbreaking when the vet said the kindest thing to do was to put him to sleep.

We have managed to save one abandoned cat and find him a home, though, so it isn't all bad.
 
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Angelfishsolo

A Velocipedian
Location
Cwmbach, South Wales
lulubel said:
It was very sad. She was on her bike, so she called me to bring the car, but by the time I arrived there was nothing in his eyes, if you see what I mean. To be honest, I don't think anyone could have saved him even if a car had stopped right away and rushed him to the vet. The internal injuries were too bad.

We picked up an injured cat that people were just driving past a few months back as well. It was heartbreaking when the vet said the kindest thing to do was to put him to sleep.

We have managed to save one abandoned cat and find him a home, though, so it isn't all bad.
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I know exactly what you mean about the eyes. I take my helmet hat off to you and you OH for the compassion you show :smile:
 
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