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I always sprint (or get cop cars to run the dogs over for me) but Matt Falconer said he usually stops and puts his bike between him and the dog. Ishmael carried an electronic dog scare thing with him that he said worked quite well most of the time. One of the TABR riders carried a big stick.
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Have read a fair few times about 'Halt' spray in the US taken by people doing Trans America route, particularly for the Kentucky stretch. Mostly sounds like firm commands do the job and most dogs are just 'protecting' territory they see as theirs or inquisitive of bicycles as a highlight of their day.
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What's the best tactic when feral dogs appear (given that we - specifically me - can't all just bump out a kilowatt like hippy)? Decoy sausage? Aniseed ball distraction? Ultrasonic repellent? Big stick?