Niles H.
Here are a few, and there are probably quite a few more where these came from:
The Autobola:
Bolas have been used effectively against a wide variety of animals. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolas)
It might be a little awkward to use a traditional bola while riding a bike (though it could be done). An 'autobola' could be designed along the lines of a spearfishing gun. The balls could be propelled with surgical tubing.
The Superflash:
A very bright flash could temporarily blind a dog:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_grenade#Stun_grenades
The Inflatable Bear:
A large, snarling, suddenly inflating bear looming over the dog may be effective.
Special Sounds:
Recorded sounds that have the desired effects on dogs. Rattlesnake. Shotgun action. Angry, scolding owner. Animal sounds that trigger instinctive responses.
Variation: practice with voice to make the most effective sounds.
Deployable and Irresistible Stuffed Animals:
Dangling from stiff wire alongside the bike -- perhaps two or three feet out.
They could be laced with superhot cayenne pepper.
Tanglefoot:
There may be ways of designing systems that would entangle the feet of a pursuing dog(s).
Sticky Netting:
Lightweight netting (like the bird netting sold to gardeners and farmers), combined with some kind of very sticky substance (like that used in glue traps).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netgun (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netgun)
Volume-adjustable Piezo Emitters:
Used in alarm systems, and for other applications, these can be very loud, and they can produce some extremely unusual sounds that give dogs pause.
Rubber Bullets and Beanbag Stunguns:
Used by law enforcement and riot control. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_gun (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_gun)
Sticky Attack Dolls:
I've experienced a few of these myself. The sky's the limit on these designs.
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There were some others too. I'll try to remember them.
Any additional ideas would be welcome here.
The Autobola:
Bolas have been used effectively against a wide variety of animals. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolas)
It might be a little awkward to use a traditional bola while riding a bike (though it could be done). An 'autobola' could be designed along the lines of a spearfishing gun. The balls could be propelled with surgical tubing.
The Superflash:
A very bright flash could temporarily blind a dog:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_grenade#Stun_grenades
The Inflatable Bear:
A large, snarling, suddenly inflating bear looming over the dog may be effective.
Special Sounds:
Recorded sounds that have the desired effects on dogs. Rattlesnake. Shotgun action. Angry, scolding owner. Animal sounds that trigger instinctive responses.
Variation: practice with voice to make the most effective sounds.
Deployable and Irresistible Stuffed Animals:
Dangling from stiff wire alongside the bike -- perhaps two or three feet out.
They could be laced with superhot cayenne pepper.
Tanglefoot:
There may be ways of designing systems that would entangle the feet of a pursuing dog(s).
Sticky Netting:
Lightweight netting (like the bird netting sold to gardeners and farmers), combined with some kind of very sticky substance (like that used in glue traps).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netgun (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netgun)
Volume-adjustable Piezo Emitters:
Used in alarm systems, and for other applications, these can be very loud, and they can produce some extremely unusual sounds that give dogs pause.
Rubber Bullets and Beanbag Stunguns:
Used by law enforcement and riot control. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_gun (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_gun)
Sticky Attack Dolls:
I've experienced a few of these myself. The sky's the limit on these designs.
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There were some others too. I'll try to remember them.
Any additional ideas would be welcome here.