Got nailed yesterday afternoon by a dog. That the first time it's ever happened to me. Ended up at the after hours clinic til 8 pm. Ruined the ride. People should keep their animals up, but I'm preaching to the choir here.

Did you see the dog before he took a bite of you?

You were bitten on your way to a church service ?

Must be an act of god.

Or dog.

Take your pick.

Didn't see it until it bit. No barking no nothing. The local health officer is going to check it out. I know the people.

If you know the dog and the owners make sure you push it.. If they say they didn't watch it happen so they can't ticket it see if you can sign the ticket and go to court yourself if they fight it.

Every time I rode (or walked) down a certain street, this out-of-control Golden Retriever would come running at me with teeth bared and growling. I'd have to dismount and go into a kung fu stance - ready to kick it's ribs into it's lungs. It was loose and never tied-up.

The owner, a middle-aged women, would often come running out and one day said; "It must be the color of your jacket! (uh huh...) Does it make you feel better to know that my sweet little Ginger has never bitten anyone?" I'd had enough; "Lady, if your dog is off your property and attacks someone, that person is fully within their legal rights to KILL your dog. Does it make YOU feel better to know that dog - when stewed - tastes remarkably like veal? And that I'm mighty fond of veal?!"

Next time I went down that road, there was sweet little Ginger - restrained to a tree like Hannibal Lector. Guess that lady had images of finding a Ginger Vest hanging on her doorknob.

If I was ever attacked by a dog, it would get attacked back UNTIL it was backing away from me. By the way I own a 100+ pound Rottweiler...and no hewould never be left outside alone to harass any bikers (as if he would anyway).

Dogs that bite the hardest, never bark.

Yeah Seagullplayer, that what happened.

Sorry to hear of your bad luck but if it was me I would make sure the neighbor gets what they have coming people must tend to their animals. Most responsible dog owners will watch there animals.

I have two 100 pound + dogs and they both don’t like the sight of moving objects be it cars, bikes, lawnmowers, sweepers or what ever else that moves it is up to me to make sure that they don’t hurt anyone or themselves. Also as far as kicking in the ribs bad mistake, do that to my Akita and you would just make him more aggressive and then he would want to bite you even more. Best way to stop a dog from bitting you is to hit it directly in the snout. But then you risk getting your hand in their mouth and bit more. There is no simply answer to this problem until people do the right thing and watch there animals.

Inconsiderate/Irresponsible dog owners are a real pet peeve of mine. I Jog and bike on an public trail close to where I live, and have to deal with them from time to time. Thankfully, I've never been bitten.

Just got in - with another dog's tale. My ditzy neighbor has herself a dog about as big as she is. She was walking the monster and dog saw me. He attacked and she was pulling with all her might to drag this out-of-control beast back into her house. The beast, at least, had a muzzle. But something tell me that dog would break it and eat it. And that #!@&^%$ dog barks all day and night. Barks at leaves blowing down the sidewalk. She told me one day, when the dog gave her permission to leave the house alone, that she won't train her "doggie" (named Vicious - no kidding) because training a doggie is cruel. Doggie should be free to express himself! And she now barks at people, too.

So that dog won the contest of wills and is the lead-dog, and my neighbor is his b$#@h. I'm thinking of giving her a coupon good for free euthanasia for doggie-boy.

OT: You can make a dyslexic agnostic nuts by asking him: Is there a dog?

Your 100% on the money that the problem is the owner; however, don't blame the dog for being a dog by implying it should be killed for being one. Your neighbor needs to grow up and realize that if her dog bites someone she is liable. You need to tell her that the behavior (barking, lunging, etc.) are symptoms of "doggie psychosis" brought on by it having to be a the Alpha dog. If she pisses and moans about training being cruel present her with books or even the DVDs of Ceasar "The Dog Whisperer" Milan. Alternatively, get clear and stay clear. Sooner or later the inevitable will happen. The dog will break away and maul someone, your neighbor will wind up being sued, and eventually the dog will indeed be euthanized.

She's her filthy-rich Daddy's Gurl. She'd send her manservant to court to stand in her place. Another solution: This is a condo association. I am the president and CEO - since 1996 - and can ban dogs over 25 pounds.

Other: You're right it's cruel to snuff the dog for being a dog. How about I send her a coupon good for a fun-filled night with Dr. Kevorkian?

I was wondering...where on your body were you bit?

I have been chased often, and on countless times I just continue pedaling, get out of his territory, and all is well. Years back, I stopped pedaling and tried to coast. Not good. One maingy mutt nipped my heel. Thankfully, he only got a mouthfull of rubber.

Since then, I stick to continuous pedaling. However, on at least 3 or 4 occasions, the bratty monster actually nipped at my rear wheel. I now worry that one may nail my achillies while I pedal.

ahh the joys of cycling in Alabama. I do not miss the dog encounters. I found that if they are on an intercept course for me that the best course of action is to pedal right at them and they will turn tail.

I'd vote for that. She made a conscious choice to be a blithering idiot and that makes for all the difference. A dog is an animal and doesn't understand the concepts of right and wrong, but as a mostly rational human being your neighbor should. My question is how big he is her dog? If it's a German shepherd or larger like a Rottweiler I would set the weight just under what her dog weighs that way if there are any dogs in the neighborhood below it that were not a problem they would not be impacted nor their owners.

I'm forced to wonder what is it with women of this generation ( 20 to 39)? Most the ones I come across are bereft of the "common sense gene" or very nearly so. Particularly when it comes to animals. I mentioned "The Dog Whisperer" earlier and every time I watch that show it seems that Caesar's most troublesome cases are dogs owned by nut job chicks.

Her owner is larger than a German Shepard. It's some kind of mixed-breed that likely has some Rottweiler in it. It's big, mean, and very fast. If it ever got loose, I'd have no option but to kill it - while wishing I was booting the owner in the ribs to skewer her lungs.

She is always the last one to scribble a check to the condo association when due. And we are a bare-bones non-profit to save money. No tennis courts. No swimming-pools. And no air-conditioned doghouses. I've noticed the 20 - 39 phenomena myself. Such explains my use of the word: Ditz.

She got me on the right calf. I have 4 nasty fang marks. Turns out she is a pit bull

Thanks, Bro.

It's the right achilles that I always worry about, funny that. I just somehow sense that this is the side the mutts like to attack...well, upon further review, it makes sense. The RH side is closest to their property. Duh.

I was surprised to hear it was a female. Most dogs gunning for me have been male. It's not that I take the time study them or look real close, but I sort of take notice of their size, aggressive nature, and territorial zeal.

If ever I wish I carried a gun, it's when one of these hounds is on my Sass. Maybe I ought to just whack one

I'd say set a 50lbs limit that should fix her. Also, find out if you community has a vicious dog law and report her ignorant *****.

I still have a Silca Impero pump on my racing bike. These are long, frame-fitting pumps with a metal Campagnolo head and two little legs. They are not just for fixing flats. They are also good for breaking Fido's nose. And/or shoving down Fido's throat.

I carry a pocketknife to stick them with, but haven't had to use it yet.

I have considered the fact that the knife is a bad idea, because it requires that the dog make contact with me before I can really use it and the whole point is to avoid me getting bit..... I am pondering buying a snake whip and carrying that handy somehow....
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A big air horn has been known to work. I guess I could see that being the case.