Originally Posted by
EpicSchwinn
Wow, what a trip!
Yeah I think the alpha dog advice is pretty good because when it comes down to it, if a dog actually gets you off the bike and attacks you, it doesn't take the hulk to hurt it back. That said, a full size diesel pickup roaring down the street puts no fear in the heart of my miniature dachshund and he will attack it relentlessly. Commanding respect can be easier said than done.
You'd be surprised. If you just try to sprint away, you're prey. If you take control of the situation, you're respected by the dog. They don't even have to accept you as alpha, they just need to realize you're human and they back off.