Anonymous on 7/23/2009 9:59:42 AM:
Just wanted to make riders aware that approximately a mile before Huntsdale there is a
small farm that seems to be right in the trail. They have a couple aggressive dogs that
have chased us the last several days. They are small terrier type dogs but quite
aggressive. One is a small black one and the other is a white and black one. They like to
chase bikes! Just wanted to let you know so you have the pepper spray ready. Mine
malfunctioned as he was going for my leg but I was able to get by after he chased us for
at least a quarter mile at full speed! I reported it to the DNR so hopefully they will talk
with the landowner before someone gets bitten. In the meantime I have a new bottle of
pepper spray that I will not hesitate to use to train these aggressive dogs if they do it
again. By the way, I am a dog owner and love animals before someone gets upset. Pepper
spray won't permanently hurt them but will remedy the problem.