Originally Posted by
TimothyH
I hope the OP called animal control and reported it to the police. If not then shame on him.
This is why I carry Sabre pepper gel. I had to spray two dogs last week on a 65 mile solo ride.
-Tim-
Absolutely. That a dog "was defending their territory" is no excuse for biting.
In addition to reporting this, the OP should have gone to the emergency room for antibiotics and possibly a tetanus shot. Also, animal control will confine and observe the animal for 10 days to ensure there are no signs of disease. Yes, rabies are more or less rare (depending on where you live) but if left untreated, is still fatal.