attacked by dogs

Yea that happened to me before but I wouldn't have the guts to go to the
door because I would be affraid the homeowener would have the dogs
attack me🙁

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The same sort of thing happened to me at Shelby Farms about a week ago.
Too, my 29er became my defense weapon of choice - while the owner
continued to politely summon the dog (repeatedly) to no avail. The
only difference in my encounter that was sort of funny was the pooch
got a free ride one full revolution while hanging by his teeth onto my
shin guards.

Tommy

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hahaha my dog usually attacks me or others on unicycles or bikes...

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Good thing you had shin guards though :eek:

I, too, had a similar experience, though in mine only one dog was
involved. I jumped off my 24" and started swinging it. I bet a unicycle
could do some damage.

That'll teach a dog not to mess with us!

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Tmornstar said:

The same sort of thing happened to me at Shelby Farms about a week ago.
Too, my 29er became my defense weapon of choice - while the owner
continued to politely summon the dog (repeatedly) to no avail. The
only difference in my encounter that was sort of funny was the pooch
got a free ride one full revolution while hanging by his teeth onto my
shin guards.

Tommy

Tommy I am shocked.:eek: You actually swung at the dog! I would
expect that from me, but you? Of course the owner would have been next
in my sights.

Richard, what did the lady say? I can't see you going after the owner
either, but you more than Tommy. 😉

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pepper spray works like magic for dogs and stray people that attack

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Tmornstar said:

The only difference in my encounter that was sort of funny was the pooch
got a free ride one full revolution while hanging by his teeth onto my
shin guards.

That creates a hilarious mental image.

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I've come to a rather unpleasant dislike of dogs in general since I
started riding. They just seem attracted to the unicycle, and every
time I'm outside practicing flatland in my street and I bail, at least
10 dogs from all different directions start barking like crazy for more
than 15 minutes. It's freaking ridiculous.

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trials_uni said:

Ha Quebec...Is that place still there?

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dudewithasock said:

I've come to a rather unpleasant dislike of dogs in general since I
started riding. They just seem attracted to the unicycle, and every
time I'm outside practicing flatland in my street and I bail, at least
10 dogs from all different directions start barking like crazy for more
than 15 minutes. It's freaking ridiculous.

I was riding up a hill next to a dog, there was a bicyclist ahead who
didn't get barked at when he passed, but I did.
It was trying to warn me that my bike was missing a wheel...

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This little poodle started yapping at me once when I was overtaking it
and its owner on a road(they were walking). The guy was very embarassed
and kept hushing the poodle to keep quiet, but it just couldn't stop.
Also, when the poodle saw me coming towards them, before it started
yapping, it had this deeply shocked expression on its muzzle, as if I
just explicitly stomped most of its notions of how the universe works.
I hope it's okay now.

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I think the unicycle freaks them out because it doesn't make and sound
as you move.

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My experience is much more benign. I have been riding a loop about 4
times a week on my Coker. I actually look forward to the attack dog
that I encounter. It's a team of 2 dogs actually. As I approach the
house the "scout" who's chained to his doghouse sounds the alarm. The
viscious attack portion of the team sets me in his sites and bides his
time for the perfect trajectory to pursue and devour his prey. By now I
know their game. I drop back to 7 or 8 MPH, eyes squinted ready for
battle. The chained scout now bellowing that the frey is begun, the
assault portion bunched muscles ready to launch. A terrifying growling
begins as he careens towards me. I grit my teeth and pick my line,
waiting to see the yellow of my enemies eyes before I make my move.
Like a slow moving torpedo of foaming growls and teeth, the distance
closes. A knowing grin of a confident warrior moves onto my face.
Fortunately for me this destructive force plummeting my way was cursed
by God with short legs, and can only run 9-10 MPH. Not only that, but
bad timing. Were he to lead me he might have a chance of aquiring his
prey. But... you can't teach an old dog new tricks. This same scenerio
has played out at least 50 times, and still his timing is the same. As
he runs straight for me I bait him, pedaling just below his top speed.
I let him almost latch into my tire, swerve and accelerate just ahead
of him. I give him a morsel of hope allowing him to close in almost
catching me. I lead him up the road as far as possible, trying my best
to leave him panting and choaking in exhaustion.

Another battle won, Coker 51 - Dog 0.

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sounds like an epic battle between good and evil.... althougth i'm sure
you're a mighty warrior, but what kind or diminutive toy dog are you
afraid of that can only muster a flat out 10MPH are you sure its a dog
and not a hedgehog with a fur coat?

andy

oh and yes i did have to use a spell checker on diminutive 🙂

pdc said:

My experience is much more benign. I have been riding a loop about 4
times a week on my Coker. I actually look forward to the attack dog
that I encounter. It's a team of 2 dogs actually. As I approach the
house the "scout" who's chained to his doghouse sounds the alarm. The
viscious attack portion of the team sets me in his sites and bides his
time for the perfect trajectory to pursue and devour his prey. By now I
know their game. I drop back to 7 or 8 MPH, eyes squinted ready for
battle. The chained scout now bellowing that the frey is begun, the
assault portion bunched muscles ready to launch. A terrifying growling
begins as he careens towards me. I grit my teeth and pick my line,
waiting to see the yellow of my enemies eyes before I make my move.
Like a slow moving torpedo of foaming growls and teeth, the distance
closes. A knowing grin of a confident warrior moves onto my face.
Fortunately for me this destructive force plummeting my way was cursed
by God with short legs, and can only run 9-10 MPH. Not only that, but
bad timing. Were he to lead me he might have a chance of aquiring his
prey. But... you can't teach an old dog new tricks. This same scenerio
has played out at least 50 times, and still his timing is the same. As
he runs straight for me I bait him, pedaling just below his top speed.
I let him almost latch into my tire, swerve and accelerate just ahead
of him. I give him a morsel of hope allowing him to close in almost
catching me. I lead him up the road as far as possible, trying my best
to leave him panting and choaking in exhaustion.

Another battle won, Coker 51 - Dog 0.

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nickjb said:

I think the unicycle freaks them out because it doesn't make and sound
as you move.

The Silent Service😉

It's not only dogs too. This cat was really staring at me the other
day.

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Tmornstar said:

The same sort of thing happened to me at Shelby Farms about a week ago.
Too, my 29er became my defense weapon of choice - while the owner
continued to politely summon the dog (repeatedly) to no avail. The
only difference in my encounter that was sort of funny was the pooch
got a free ride one full revolution while hanging by his teeth onto my
shin guards.

Tommy

You should have just gone to the wrong Shelby Farms like I did 🙁

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Crazy skunks too! My twilight ride two nights ago had to be cut a bit
short due to a skunk camping out in the middle of the bike path... At
least I had plenty of smell warning. Crazy critter probably didn't
hear me at all, unicycle is really quiet.

The twilight unicyclist has to be really careful - two wheelers can't
hear me, and often don't see me until there is almost a collision. I
do carry a light but I rather not use it.

It is worth the danger to experience awesome sunsets over Lake
Champlain, then encroaching darkness with a cloud of bats flying all
around you, as you roll down the path at a smooth pace. It's great
having bats so close you can clearly see their wings and bodies,
sometimes flying inches away from my face. What magnificent creatures!
Batman!

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MuniAddict said:

You didn't finish the story! What did the lady say??? How did she react?

Her reaction was like "oh no, not again". She came out of the house and
walked right past me to start rounding up the (now 3) dogs which by
this time were retreating to the safety of their fenced back yard. I am
sure that by the time the woman got to the backyard, the dogs were
sitting there, happily wagging their tails and looking real innocent.

I did not stay around on the porch to chat. I started walking back to
the scene of the crime so I could resume my uni ride. I turned around
and looked back. The husband had come out of the house and he did at
least call to me to inquire if I was injured. I replied that one of his
dogs almost took a chunk out of me and then I kept going.

Now it was time to resume my ride. I was shaking so bad that I was
concerned about whether or not I would be able to mount my unicycle.
Afterall, the guy was probably watching to see how I got on the thing.
🙄 I nailed the freemount and rode off down the street but my
evening ride was ruined. 🙁

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the reason dogs and stuff bark at a (uni-or bi-)cyclist, is because they
do not realize the shape as human. my dog doesn't bark at me he just
stares.

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iridemymuni said:

i think everybody agrees when i say you lucky son of a [censored]

David_Stone said:

Can a unicycle give you gonnorhea?

How have you aided the hostile takeover of unicycles today?
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My only time with bad dogs was 'all on the same weekend'
(http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37554) a couple
Christmases ago. I think part of the reason for the problems that
weekend was I was in a rural area where more dogs are off-leash or not
fenced.

I have had no trouble since either but most of my riding is urban where
there are strict leash laws or fenced yards. I sometimes let my lab run
loose on off-road rides, she is not bothered by other bikes or
unicycles.

In my pre-driving bicycle days there were a couple neighborhood dogs
that would chase and nip, I rode with boots so my foot often went down
their mouth to discourage their behavior. Can't do that well on a uni
unless you can one-foot really good.

I think it's fair that if there is any question whether the aggressive
behavior will lead to a bite, a dismount and pre-emptive strike is in
order.

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stick that guitar in the closet next to your
shortwave radio, your karate outfit and your unicycle and we'll go
inside and watch TV.” – Homer
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