Bitten by dog whilst cycling- should I have called BiB?

[phlea]

I've just been bitten on the leg whilst cycling, by a dog that the owner had no control of, it drew blood! I gave her a ticking off and told her to keep it under control and went on my way. I'm now thinking that I was too soft on her and should have got the law involved, or that perhaps I now still should, in case the injury develops for the worse.

What do the BiB on here advise?

TIA

Phlea.

[gog]

I would report it, how many others has it bitten?
Best to go to hospital and get a tetanus shot too.
I am no BiB though, sorry.

[wasted years]

You can inform the BiB - if you know who the dog owner is then the case can be progressed. If not it is just another statistic.

HTH

[Vixpy1]

What make was the dog ?

[David_s]

phlea said:

I've just been bitten on the leg whilst cycling, by a dog that the owner had no control of, it drew blood! I gave her a ticking off and told her to keep it under control and went on my way. I'm now thinking that I was too soft on her and should have got the law involved, or that perhaps I now still should, in case the injury develops for the worse.

What do the BiB on here advise?

TIA

Phlea.

Personally, I think that any cyclists over the age of about 14 are fair game for dogs, the bigger and fiercer the dog the better the entertainment.

[phlea]

It was a bitsa, one of three all off their leads on a public Byway. As soon a I rounded the corner the owner shouted to try and control the dog, and when I challenged her apologised and said the animal had problems with bikes. Pretty shocking really.

I could hang around tomorrow and try and identify her, but I guess I'm in danger of falling foul of anti-stalking laws if I do...?!

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I wouldn't bother myself. A small bite from a pesky terrier wouldn't upset me all that much. I know how instinctive some dogs can be when it comes to cyclists. With a bit of luck the owner's all shook up and may make more effort to either train the dog or watch out for cyclists.

Now, if it mauled you that would be another thing all together

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[Vipers]

Vixpy1 said:

What make was the dog ?

Regardless, I would report it, could be a baby in a pushchair it bites next who knows?

[Slaav]

phlea said:

I've just been bitten on the leg whilst cycling, by a dog that the owner had no control of, it drew blood! I gave her a ticking off and told her to keep it under control and went on my way. I'm now thinking that I was too soft on her and should have got the law involved, or that perhaps I now still should, in case the injury develops for the worse.

What do the BiB on here advise?

TIA

Phlea.

Bearing in mind your profile... is this a wind up? Seriously?

[phlea]

I don't understand, what's on my profile that would indicate a wind up?

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Vipers said:

Vixpy1 said:

What make was the dog ?

Regardless, I would report it, could be a baby in a pushchair it bites next who knows?

Dogs don't chase/attack pushchairs very often. They switch into pursuit mode when something appears to be running past or away. It's a natural instinct which some breeds haven't lost. Well known tale about two burglers chased by guard dogs. 1st guy fell over and was knocked out, dogs ran past him and attacked the guy still running.

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[streaky]

gog said:

Best to go to hospital and get a tetanus shot too.

What good will shooting a tetanus do? - Streaky

[Dwight VanDriver]

Tentanus shot Streaky will stop him developing the tendency to sit in the middle of the road, scratch his side with his leg and lean forward to lick unmentionable parts......

If she knew it had a tendency to misbehave it should have been under control. If the owner known report it and see if they will take action under Dangerous Dogs legislation and have a dog asbo put on it.....second offence, Epsom salt injection and off to doggie land.
Thats the dog not the owner......

dvd

[Denis O]

streaky said:

gog said:

Best to go to hospital and get a tetanus shot too.

What good will shooting a tetanus do? - Streaky

It'll stop the dog jumping red lights, wearing lycra, riding on the pavement, going the wrong way up 1 way streets and generally ignoring every driving law ever invented.

Oh, sorry. You mean the rider should get a tetanus jab

[Mojocvh]

Vipers said:

Vixpy1 said:

What make was the dog ?

Regardless, I would report it, could be a baby in a pushchair it bites next who knows?

Yep It's got the taste now.

[streaky]

Dwight VanDriver said:

Tentanus shot Streaky will stop him developing the tendency to sit in the middle of the road, scratch his side with his leg and lean forward to lick unmentionable parts......

I had one of those shots once, but I'm all right nowooooooooooooo - Streaky

[Slowly Slowly]

phlea said:

one of three all off their leads on a public Byway.

Could you clarify what a "public byway" is?
I know what a Bridal path is and a cycle path and a foot path, It just seems on that someone would have 3 dogs off the lead where a cyclist might appear.

[Mad Moggie2]

Slowly Slowly said:

phlea said:

one of three all off their leads on a public Byway.

Could you clarify what a "public byway" is?
I know what a Bridal path is and a cycle path and a foot path, It just seems on that someone would have 3 dogs off the lead where a cyclist might appear.

Perhaps he means a "public footpath". You know those paths which go off road and are open to all except motorised vehicles and sometimes up here even have a sign warning that they are unsuitable for motorised vehicles.

Try www.dogdazer.co.uk for some goodies as to how to deter a nasty pooch with some sharp teeth.

[RichBurley]

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Vipers said:

Vixpy1 said:

What make was the dog ?

Regardless, I would report it, could be a baby in a pushchair it bites next who knows?

Dogs don't chase/attack pushchairs very often. They switch into pursuit mode when something appears to be running past or away. It's a natural instinct which some breeds haven't lost. Well known tale about two burglers chased by guard dogs. 1st guy fell over and was knocked out, dogs ran past him and attacked the guy still running.

Boosted.

Indeed, that's a reason why dogs should be kept on a lead in public. Otherwise, natural instinct can kick in and they chase, cyclists and people who are going for a run.

[Boosted LS1]

RichBurley said:

Boosted LS1 said:

Vipers said:

Vixpy1 said:

What make was the dog ?

Regardless, I would report it, could be a baby in a pushchair it bites next who knows?

Dogs don't chase/attack pushchairs very often. They switch into pursuit mode when something appears to be running past or away. It's a natural instinct which some breeds haven't lost. Well known tale about two burglers chased by guard dogs. 1st guy fell over and was knocked out, dogs ran past him and attacked the guy still running.

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Indeed, that's a reason why dogs should be kept on a lead in public. Otherwise, natural instinct can kick in and they chase, cyclists and people who are going for a run.

I think that only those dogs that have shown to be in 'full drive' mode should be leashed otherwise they can't be properly socialised. I'm lucky that both my dogs completely ignore joggers or cyclists like they don't exist. One of the mutts will stand in the way and not budge like a right plonker. Show one of them a fast moving train or a football and he's gone! So, knowing that I keep him away from kids with footballs and railway tracks that aren't fenced properly.

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