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Lots of stray dogs around here in south of Spain. Also when I used to be a 12y old cycling in rural france that was pretty much the same, I was always prepared

Lots of stray dogs around here in south of Spain. Also when I used to be a 12y old cycling in rural france that was pretty much the same, I was always prepared for a sprint whenever I would reach a farm. In a sense it probably made me stronger but I can't say I build a friendship and a mutual sense of confidence with dogs.

navigate8310 3y ago
I wonder what makes them hunt cyclists and some cars that pass by.
- Jensson 3y ago
  Instincts? Wolves hunt animals much larger than themselves for a living, they run after, nibble their ankles and wait for them to make a mistake and then they go in.
- extr 3y ago
  My dogs bark at people on bike/motorcycles/scooters. I think they code as a big animal to them. Once we get up close and it's clear that it's a person on a machine they stop barking.
  - doubled112 3y ago
    As a counter point to hunting, my dog seems to be afraid of almost anything on wheels. Even a skateboard without rider is a hard nope, and will send her tail tucked behind me. She's a 90 lbs Mastiff/St Bernard/Lab cross. It's not like she's worried about being crushed or eaten. She could probably eat me. Or maybe she doesn't realize she's big. I don't know.
- switch007 3y ago
  Some breeds have a higher prey drive than others. But many bad behaviours are pretty easy to train out of most dogs (eg barking at passer-bys). Dogs are easy to train. Too many lazy owners blame their "nature" or "that's just how they are" as if they can't do anything.
CalRobert 3y ago
Perhaps this is in order https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velo-dog https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velo-dog
- prmoustache 3y ago
  Well I don't want them any harm either. I understand all this is a big misunderstanding as they probably feel I am a danger to them.
- bee_rider 3y ago
  > For the more humane, there were cartridges loaded with cayenne pepper or dust, Could probably go for pepper spray nowadays.
Unfrozen0688 3y ago
ah okay thats not a thing here in Sweden. So its not cycling then its a stray dog thing :)

navigate8310 3y ago

I wonder what makes them hunt cyclists and some cars that pass by.

Jensson 3y ago
Instincts? Wolves hunt animals much larger than themselves for a living, they run after, nibble their ankles and wait for them to make a mistake and then they go in.
extr 3y ago
My dogs bark at people on bike/motorcycles/scooters. I think they code as a big animal to them. Once we get up close and it's clear that it's a person on a machine they stop barking.
- doubled112 3y ago
  As a counter point to hunting, my dog seems to be afraid of almost anything on wheels. Even a skateboard without rider is a hard nope, and will send her tail tucked behind me. She's a 90 lbs Mastiff/St Bernard/Lab cross. It's not like she's worried about being crushed or eaten. She could probably eat me. Or maybe she doesn't realize she's big. I don't know.
switch007 3y ago
Some breeds have a higher prey drive than others. But many bad behaviours are pretty easy to train out of most dogs (eg barking at passer-bys). Dogs are easy to train. Too many lazy owners blame their "nature" or "that's just how they are" as if they can't do anything.

CalRobert 3y ago

Perhaps this is in order https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velo-dog https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velo-dog

prmoustache 3y ago
Well I don't want them any harm either. I understand all this is a big misunderstanding as they probably feel I am a danger to them.
bee_rider 3y ago
> For the more humane, there were cartridges loaded with cayenne pepper or dust, Could probably go for pepper spray nowadays.

Unfrozen0688 3y ago

ah okay thats not a thing here in Sweden. So its not cycling then its a stray dog thing :)