I'm a dog lover (liker?) 90% of the time. When I'm biking, however, EVERY loose dog is a hated enemy whose head I will smash with whatever is available if it approaches me. Sorry. I'm a sorry human being. It's just the way I am. The canine has its peculiarities. Some **** sapiens have theirs.
The attitude has served me well and must be somehow communicated to 'Rover' because I am chased MUCH less than my more liberal friends.
Tyson