There are some crazy laws in Alabama about dogs. You need to know what the laws are where you ride but you can always defend yourself. I saw a news report a few days ago that one city council member had killed someones dog because the dog killed some livestock. The council member denies the charges but if convicted could serve up to a year. I would like to see a law that said that once a dogs toenails touch the asphalt that it could be killed with no questions asked. I like dogs and don't mind being barked at but when I start getting chased I feel like this is a dangerous situation due to cars trying to dodge dogs and who knows where the dog is going to end up if it gets hit by a car. I have seen deer hit by cars and the deer turns into a flying missle with very little guidance.