Originally Posted by dekalbSTEEL
How 'bout carrying a few milk bones in your pocket? That's what mailmen, ups guys, etc. do. Or you could use some 2-sided tape to stick them to your top tube for quicker access. (Then they'll be your friend for life!)
I don't like the idea of training the dog to come to riders for a handout. The danger from dogs is not getting bitten, its that the dog will cause a wreck. I don't think you want to encourage the dog to run up to you or a group of riders. A dog in the middle of the peleton is not a good thing.