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From: thielges@uiuccsb.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: Dogs: the bane of the cyclist - (nf)
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Date: Fri, 30-Mar-84 22:31:58 EST
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Posted: Fri Mar 30 22:31:58 1984
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uiuccsb!thielges    Mar 30 09:34:00 1984

Mark Fulk points out that vicious dogs are not the only ones which are 
dangerous on the road.  He says that a clumsy dog can easily cause a
collision on the road.  I agree, but I think that the collision problem can
be easily avoided if the biker doesn't become so hysterical about approaching
dogs and pedel into a dangerous frenzy.  I think the safest procedure when
being approached by a dog is to slow down to determine whether the dog is
vicious or not.  If the dog seems to be a threat, squirt him/her with some
normal water from your water bottle.  If not, enjoy the company and ride slow
and carefully until the dog gets out of your way.
   The squirt bottle technique is a very safe (for both you and the dog) and
very effective.
					Bart Thielges
					...uiucdcs!thielges