I have NEVER seen or heard of that with a dog and a grown person (two dogs, yes). However, if the dog thinks you're attacking it (lunging, charging, or even going in its general direction) and not just satisfied with your established dominance (you're supposed to stand your ground until the dog averts its eyes then you can do the same), the dog's defense mechanism might kick in.

I'm a dog owner and I have never heard any of the dog's I have owned bark like the one yesterday. He was out for blood. =P I think I'm going to contact animal control. Apparently I'm not the only one who has had an incident with this dog and the owner. I told a couple guys at my LBS and they said they've had problems with the dog as well. I guess one of them whacked it with a tire pump and since then its had a personal vendetta against cyclists. Either way, its not safe and I'm letting animal control know.

Source for (preferably a small can of) bear spray?

"The Puppies" are my dogs and friends. about 105 Lbs. each and work as a team. They take it very badly if someone tries to hurt me or any of their humans.

It would melt the poor things face off. :eek:

Isnt the dog to be on a leash in your state?

Isn't it in every state? And does anyone fallow this law? Walk down there streets of any city/town and I am sure you'll see at least one dog off a leash. No one fallows it because no one enforces it until it's too late.