I put a bunch of gravel or small stones in an old water bottle holder
on my saddle. When a dog comes charging out, I fling a handful of the
rocks at them. It works better than trying to throw a single stone or use
pepper spray since I don't have to aim. Of course, when I'm riding Cheers
I have no worries, he chases dogs with no prompting! He's better than a
mule or a llama in the pasture, and will even chase loose cattle off the
trail. I draw the line on him trying to chase down bicyclers going past
me....except once, and that's another story!
Chip
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