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You must have seen dogs suddenly running after bikes and cars in unknown places late at night. You will be surprised to know that there are many reasons for dogs running away.
Stray dogs suddenly start chasing your vehicle. This can be dangerous and often leads to accidents.
Dogs are known for their loyalty and friendliness towards humans. However, it can be aggressive and chase vehicles as if they were enemies. Meanwhile, dogs run at full speed and bark loudly. They can attack if you fall or your clothes get stuck in their mouths.
Science says that the main reason behind this behavior is not the driver but the car's tyres. Dogs have an extraordinary sense of smell and they can instantly recognize the smell of other dogs on the tyres. This smell provokes them to react aggressively.
Dogs often urinate on tires or axles to scent-mark their territory. This scent gets transferred to the tires as your vehicle passes different areas. Local dogs can smell these foreign odors and interpret them as an intrusion into their territory.
This territorial instinct leads them to chase the vehicle aggressively. The faster you try to escape, the more aggressive they become. This can cause you to lose balance on the bike or scooter, leading to a potential accident.
Experts recommend not panicking in these situations. Panicking can make running away worse, which can make the dog more aggressive. Instead, try to maintain a steady pace and avoid sudden movements.
Another reason dogs chase vehicles is if one of their companions has been injured or killed by a similar vehicle in the past. They associate that type of vehicle with danger and react aggressively to protect themselves and their pack.