What is it with dogs

[The History Man]

It's the owners. 100% of the time.

A well exercised, mentally stimulated and well trained dog will not chase. Remove one of these factors and you have a dog that can't control itself/be controlled. The only proviso I'd add is that if you're rapidly approaching a family, or come between a dog and it's family, you may get a protective reaction. The dog should be under control, but I've seen a few (not many) cyclists approach families in a way that could certainly be seen as threatening.

I find it interesting that here in the new forest, the only time you'll have a problem with a dog* is when you come across one that is either always on lead, or clearly doesn't get the level of daily stimulation it needs.



*except puppys. And why wouldn't you stop for a puppy anyways?

You run them over? Do you drown kittens too?

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

You run them over? Do you drown kittens too?

That doesn't make any sense.

2/10.

 

[The History Man]

Puppies. It follows on like a conversation. You know, the thing you’d have if you knew anybody real.

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

Okay, thanks for the insult. Conversationally, your 'joke' still doesn't make sense.

And for derailing the thread;


0/10

 

[CassidyAce]

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*except puppys. And why wouldn't you stop for a puppy anyways?

Because they're not cats! :evil:

Although, cats usually have the good sense not to get in the way (unlike dogs).

 

[The History Man]

Subject: What is it with dogs

Okay, thanks for the insult. Conversationally, your 'joke' still doesn't make sense.

And for derailing the thread;


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Nearly changed it to we’d and we. All in jest. Wondered if you’d take it in the spirit it was meant. Apologies.

As you were everybody.

 

[pencilman77]

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My nut job of a collie/husky pretty much likes chasing anything!, we rehomed him and even after a massive amount of training, etc he still has terrible 'on lead' aggression towards other dogs, his recall off lead is still a work in progress, but if i venture deep into the New Forest away from other walkers / bikes / horse riders, he is pretty good......until he spots some deer in the distance and then thats him gone for best part of an hour!! :facepalm:

If im in areas that are frequented by other people / bikes / riders then he is always on lead to avoid any....um..."incidents" :shock:

 

[natalymalcon88]

I agree that no such thing as a bad dog, just bad owners.

 

[The History Man]

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I would disagree. We have four dogs. All similar upbringing since we’ve had them. One is wired differently. Just like some children. First up. First to react. Hyper vigilant. But wonderfully demonstrative and loving of his pack.

 

[Matthews]

It's a speed thing , the faster it goes the more fun it is to chase , slow down or stop and you are boring and don't get chased , usually it's just a big game to most pooches and the barking and carrying on is excited fun (but there's always the exception ). We are our own worst enemies for tearing round the woods , see a dog, slow down and say hello to it , forget about strava and usually the dog will be happy , you get to smile and the owner probably gets a better picture of cyclists .
At the end of the day how important is to to get from one end of the woods to the other pissing every other user off on the way or is that just me being a tolerant considerate old fart , yes go silly when no one in front of you but don't turn into a helmeted version of the bobble hat brigade on the hills thinking you have the right to do what you want and f..k everyone else , we supposedly ride for fun not to start an argument (though with a lot of people on foot both with and without dogs that's impossible).
Rant over from old idiot cyclist with mad dogs