How to stop dog attacks.

[ufkacbln]

This is the "Chupacabra"

A small realignment should solve the issues

 

[NorthernDave]

If a dog goes after you on a bike it is normally one of three things. Trying to say hello, in which case just stop and be friendly and it will either stop or may need to be told to sit. It wants to chase you and may be getting over excited, in this case firmly tell it off and get it to sit or not move.

The final one is trouble when a dog is growling and bearing its teeth, this means it is on the verge of attacking / biting you. Being firm, calm and confident can help but what happens is often more down to luck.

For non dog owners it is almost impossible to tell these appart and even harder to firmly control a dog by voice and body language. Which is why the owner of the dog should train it well, socialise it well and not put the dog into situations it finds stressful. If unsure keep it on a short lead out of harms way.

To give you an example while cycling on the canal recently a dog started barking and lunging at me. I could tell it was scared and not angry, so i stopped and said hello, let it sniff my hand, talked to the owner and carried on. Cycling past a drive way two jack Russell terriers came charging out onto the road, barking and snapping so i told them in no uncertain terms where to go and they ran off. A non dog owner would have no chance.

Surprising how many dogs understand and respond accordingly to the command F### off.

The above have worked for me several times works for me. Although I normally start with a loud, firm "NO!" before resorting to swearing...
Only very rarely have I had to jump off the bike and use it as a shield, until the owner finally strolls up telling me that Fido is only saying hello.

Trouble is the demise of the humble bicycle pump and the rise of the CO2 cartridge. Now think of Roy Scheider killing the shark in the closing moments of Jaws.

The trouble is, you're gonna need a bigger bike...

 

[Tin Pot]

Richard's bicycle book issue 1:
Ram pump down dog's throat

Paging @fn... Oh wait.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Take some nice pieces of steak out with you. Tyson will go for this rather than your leg

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[Piemaster]

Having adopted a mutt a few weeks ago I'm aware of the difference between what she is doing and what it appears she is doing. Growling, a bit of barking and pulling like mad to get at another dog isn't her being aggressive - it's frustration that she wants to meet and and then hopefully play with the other dog. Actual contact is usually a bit of a sniff and an invitation to play, though as a terrier that may involve bared teeth. It's just the way she plays and doesn't bother the other 1/2 dozen dogs at a dog playgroup she goes to.
Similarly with people there will be some pulling and attempts to get to them when out for a walk. I know its just she wants to say hello and have a sniff, but they don't that and I know what it could look like - distraction in the form of cheesy treats seems to be working on getting the habit out of her. I've never talked to as many complete strangers as in the past few weeks, mostly dog walkers with other friendly pooches, and she is a talking point for those who don't have a dog.