With dogs that run free (I'll add I am a RESPONSIBLE owner, I keep mine inside the "invisable fence") I keep my eyes on the road and pick up the leg on the "dog side" of the bike and motor on by, they get tired quickly or run to the end of their property.

They rarely ever run straight in front of you kamakazi style, unless it's a chubby girl, little dog, narrow path.

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