Commuting - Terriors Think They're King Kong!

Most days, I commute past a small farm house on a lonely country road. And every time I pass the house (which is located very close to the road), there is an old, small, fat terrior sleeping on the front porch. One of the things I like about a bike is that it's quiet -- like a Stealth Bomber. But somehow, this terrior hears me just as I'm even with the porch. In one split second, he wakes up, jumps up, and starts churning his stubby little legs while he is still in the air. Within that split second, he is even with me, nipping at my feet. But thankfully, he his only good for 10-15 yards before he poops out. I like to think I am the best thing that happens to him during his long, dull day. This Terrior thinks he's King Kong!

Cute story! I read once that dogs have no conception of size, that's why small dogs will attack animals or people that are much bigger than they are. I guess size is all in the mind!!

My aunt has a Lhasa Apso that will ALWAYS chase and attack ANYTHING with spinning wheels. Bicycles and baby strollers are his favorites. I went to visit last week, and he escaped. When he does, he is a real problem to get back in the house. I figured I had the perfect trap. I rode around the block past where he was lurking. As I came onto the street, I could see him sniffing around a couple houses up the road. I spun the bike up to a pretty good clip, heading past him and towards the house. As I passed, I got his attention and he gave chase. He managed to get up to about 17 or 18 mph but could only keep it up for a few yards as he is very overweight. I had to slow down enough to keep his attention. He followed me all the way back to the house. By the time we got back I was barely moving enough to keep the bike upright and he was WAY too tired to think about attacking anything. I thought it was pretty funny. Wonder if he learned anything?

Ah dogs.

On my Mtb they are a pain, but when I'm my road bike I look on them as Speed training:D They still frighten the life out me but I stand a good chance of out running them.

Originally posted by gun-n-gal
Cute story! I read once that dogs have no conception of size, that's why small dogs will attack animals or people that are much bigger than they are.

Sometimes only once though.:p

I've got a Jack Russell Terrier, and I'd have to agree with you. He'll go after anything!

We have Jack Russell also. Our arrogant neighbours across the road have an Alaskan Malamut(sp?) that they let roam the street whenever they feel the dog needs to *****. Needless to say he comes over to our house and our dog goes mental when he sees him. The Alaskan runs off pretty quickly. Terriers aren't afraid of anything, totally fearless. Great dogs.

CHEERS.

Mark

If I dog comes up from the side of the road it isn't to bad, out spriniting them is a snap. But when they are in the middle of the road waiting for you....:crash: In the county I live in you don't get chased by one dog, you get chased by a stinking pack!!! (wild dogs is a problem in Sumter county)

It took me several weeks to figure out that the Aussie and her friend on my route just wanted to race. At first I slowed down and tried talking to them, now they wait for me under a tree and I call them when I'm getting close.

Recently on Cycle NC I noticed that if I left early I came across several dogs that liked chasing us, but if I started later I came across a lot of very tired dogs. Even the most hearty dog can't chase 1000 riders.:)