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Old 08-11-10, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MinnMan
I don't have personal experience, but I've heard that one strategy with a dog is to stop and then to get the bike between you and the dog.
If I'm pretty sure I'm below "escape velocity" with a given dog, this is what I do. If they are persistent, I give them a squirt with a water bottle when they get close.
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Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
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