I did search, but couldn't find any threads. sorry if this is a duplicate.

I have run into quite a few dogs being loose recently, chasing me or my friends while we ride. what do you use to deter dogs from continue a chase? I was thinking pepper spray, or a baton..I really want to use my .40 but that isn't the safest thing to use. I would love to be able to hold an owner accountable, but the standard answer is "MY dog would NEVER attack someone, you must have done something to provoke him/her".

so my question is, what do you use to make a dog end it's chase on you?