Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Viral Bike Stick Video Sparks Debate Over Stray Dogs
A video online appears to show a rider using a stick attached to his bike when dogs chase him.
The video was shared on X and attracted many comments.
Some people said riders need a way to stay safe around chasing dogs.
Others said hitting dogs is cruel and unnecessary.
One commenter suggested spraying water near a dog to distract it instead.
Another warned that a stick could make a rider fall.
People also shared different ideas about why dogs chase bikes.
News18 said it had not independently checked the claims in the original post.
A video posted on X shows a long rod attached to a Chinese rider’s bike as he fends off stray dogs.
The post described the device as a “dog-beating stick” used to strike dogs chasing the bike.
Some commenters said riders need protection from dogs; others condemned the device as animal cruelty.
Users suggested alternatives, including a small pressurised-water sprayer, and raised concerns that a stick could make riding more dangerous.
The video’s claims have not been independently verified by News18.
- Who
- A Chinese rider shown in a viral video and people commenting online.
- What
- A video showing the rider using a long stick attached to his bike to fend off stray dogs sparked debate over safety and animal cruelty.
- When
- The video was shared on X on October 2, 2026; the article was published October 4, 2026.
- Where
- The rider was described as Chinese; the article does not specify where the video was filmed.
- Why
- The stick was reportedly used to deter dogs chasing the rider’s bike.
Rider safety
Animal welfare
Using a stick to deter dogs
Rider safety
Some commenters argued that riders need ways to protect themselves when aggressive dogs chase them.
Animal welfare
Other commenters condemned striking dogs as unnecessary animal cruelty.
Possible alternatives and risks
Rider safety
One commenter said a harmless deterrent could meet riders’ needs and suggested a water sprayer.
Animal welfare
Others warned that the stick could hurt animals or make a riding situation more dangerous.
- Video shared
- October 2, 2026, on X
- Article published
- October 4, 2026
- Device shown
- A long rod attached to the rear of a bike
- Reported purpose
- To fend off stray dogs chasing the bike
- Suggested alternative
- A small pressurised-water sprayer directed near the dog or toward the ground
- Verification
- News18 said claims in the original post had not been independently verified