Yes, dogs are a problem everywhere. What the guy did wrong here was to try to kick the second dog, then fell off. Duh.
I had an incident on my most recent trip where I saw a large hound bounding across the scrubland with the intent of intercepting me about 100m down the road. I slowed down, the hound got in front, and then I turned onto the scrubland and chased the dog with the bike. Great fun.
Another technique when being chased with a dog is to stop suddenly, the dog can't stop so quickly, overtakes you, and again you give chase.
Seriously though, just stop the bike. They won't come near you, they are so afraid of locals throwing rocks at them.
I do carry pepper spray but that's for naughty Moroccans, wouldn't dream of using it on a dog.
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