I have a dog that predictably chases after me at a place where I'm nearing the end of a climb. I call him hot dog and have gotten to a point where its a competition between he and I as to when he spots me and if I can accelerate fast enough to leave him in the dust. He's little so I worry more about his safety than mine. One day I came up near the crest of the hill as usual and he came out and started to chase. I chuckled as I knew I had him beat. However, he had a friend over for a visit and this friend was no joke (pit bull). He also started further up the road and had me in his sights. I don't think I pedaled so hard in my life but escaped unscathed. I haven't seen him since but I am really wary now every time I'm on that road.