This animal known as man\u2019s best friend can sometimes turn into an enemy. This is precisely what dogs are to most cyclists, even cyclists who have dogs themselves or live comfortably around them. The reason behind this is that most dogs are friendly when we\u2019re on our feet, but this changes the moment we hop on the bike and start riding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if, as a cyclist, you haven\u2019t had any bad experiences with one or several dogs, you most likely know someone who does, especially if your cycling discipline is MTB or gravel, though it can happen in urban areas as well. The truth is that, for any cyclist, dogs can be what they fear the most even over any kind of motor vehicle. And yes, we have to face many types of vehicles in every single outing, while being exposed to getting attacked by a dog happens quite rarely. But still, it never hurts to know how to act and what to do when dealing with a situation like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Siroko, we\u2019re not dog experts though, so the best we can do is recommend this video where an actual expert, who\u2019s also a cyclist and travels around the world with his dog, explains the reasons why a dog can react that way and what you should do in each situation. He uses real life situations that he himself and his dog have experienced. Note: Make sure to activate the subtitles if you don\u2019t understand Spanish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n