ARGH vent

**caseysmom** · 05-11-2007, 09:08 PM

We have a very highly effective hand signal in the US for those types, I can give you some instructions on its proper use

**wolfsoul** · 05-11-2007, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by caseysmom

We have a very highly effective hand signal in the US for those types, I can give you some instructions on its proper use

LOL!

**elizabethann** · 05-11-2007, 10:23 PM

What's wrong with people?

I think you need to wear an Ipod so you don't have to listen to strange and rude people.

**Daisy and Delilah** · 05-11-2007, 11:39 PM

Jordan, maybe you could have some flyers made up to hand to these people. Something to educate them so when they see you again, they won't act like idiots.

I honestly have to say, with all due respect, if they see something like this and don't understand it.......it's almost better that they question it rather than ignore it. They seem to have the dog's best interest in mind but yelling and cursing is not real smart under most circumstances like this.

After you try to educate them and that doesn't work, try our fail proof USA hand signal that caseysmom mentioned

I have to say that I wasn't aware of these wonderful dogs doing this. This is all new to me. I need to get educated too.

**IRescue452** · 05-12-2007, 12:17 AM

Well, we know your dogs are happy and healthy. Ever try one of those bike springs for dogs that holds them at a good length from the bike?

**crow_noir** · 05-12-2007, 01:11 AM

Originally Posted by IRescue452

Well, we know your dogs are happy and healthy. Ever try one of those bike springs for dogs that holds them at a good length from the bike?

Where can you find them and what are they called? I've seen them once in use and have been interested since.

**Glacier** · 05-12-2007, 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by crow_noir

Where can you find them and what are they called? I've seen them once in use and have been interested since.

It's called a Springer. I use one with some of my dogs. LOVE IT! Even my big malamute mix can't pull the bike over or get in front of the wheel.
www.springerusa.com

**BC_MoM** · 05-12-2007, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by caseysmom

We have a very highly effective hand signal in the US for those types, I can give you some instructions on its proper use

I would have used that signal in a situation like this. Just yesterday, I was biking with Molly and this man was like "You should be walking too!!!"

**Daisy and Delilah** · 05-12-2007, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by BC_MoM

I would have used that signal in a situation like this. Just yesterday, I was biking with Molly and this man was like "You should be walking too!!!"

Whoa!! That is absolutely uncalled for. Who died and made him boss? That's none of his business. I think it's admirable that you were biking. what's wrong with that?

Great idea Sandie! Wearing a shirt with those words is perfect.

**cali** · 05-12-2007, 07:59 PM

ya know, I heard a story about someone else who had a similer problem, a park ranger actually kicked this person and her dog out of the public.. dogs and bikes allowed.. park for biking with her dog. this seems so incredably stupid to me, I bikejore with my dogs and all I get is people stopping me to ask about my dogs breeds and training lol, I have even had people run out of their houses to offer my dogs a drink(I carry K9 Quencher for them, so I always decline). I once had someone distract my dogs(by accident) and cause me to run over the leashes, they actually ran over to help me untangle the mess and apologize...I guess I always just assumed that friendlyness and curiosity I get here was a normal reaction to the sport.