When I was kid I used to play with them in my uncle’s house.After a few years, never happened to see pet dogs nearby. In turn I was fascinated more towards Video Games.
When started going to high school, I was more alert on observing dogs on street. Whether its my cycle or bike, I drive faster than the limit. Many of the times chased by those street dogs.
After getting my first job, I had to move to an another city.. Completely new for me in all manners. I was always in touch with my friends and family so whenever they cross that city by train, I used to meet them in odd times at Railway Station. Every time when I start my bike coming outside the gate, the dogs were so curious and merely ready to attack my speed, chasing behind. It s was exciting to beat their run with higher speed. Much thrilling indeed!!.
I still remember One night, the tragedy happened to another road side dog, when myself and my ex-colleague were enjoying winter drive at high speed on RBI road Civil Lines area. As days passed, I started to believe that no dogs like my body language. I had no time to observe on what happens with the other street walkers, those times. Slowly, the fear on street dogs rose in my mind.
At last that night came: @ 23.50 Hrs . I had to pick up my friend who was coming from Hyderabad. Came out of my apartment main gate, I was prepared for yet another big chase. This time honestly, I was little feared. All the chases started behind at once I crossed them. I was moving at higher torque merely a 10-15mts ahead them. In the spawn of 3 - 4 seconds, Bike experienced too many jerks – Oh god, my tank was almost dry and I forgot to check. Before switching to Reserve mode, It was already OFF. I immediately prepared my mind and started to rescan my memory to find the nearest 24/7 Hospital. I didn’t turn my head, prepared for the worst.
A few seconds later, I was hearing heavy breathing sounds of dolby effect. They were looking at me and I started looking at them.. slowly they passed behind. All it happened in 3 - 4 mins. Having no clue other than to say luck, I started my bike again. But this time, I didn’t raise speed , even I couldn’t not as still I didn’t get rid of that few mins…
While returing back home with my friend, I slowed down this time, almost to 20kmph while passing them. I could not rub that 3 mins of my life time till now. It happened two years ago.
Even now a days, in Bangalore streets – I’m very conscious on not to disturb any of the street dog’s attention when driving at night. Sometimes at my apartment, I park my vehicle outside the parking lane if I found any dog sleeping on my court.
The Other day my room mate was upset when entered; Asked him on what happened. He was chased by our street dog while walking towards our apartment. We both came out and I started looking the same dog at its eyes. It reflected no reaction. It was the one usually occupies my parking zone. I passed that and started my vehicle with no extra reaction. My room mate was asking me "It was not chasing you, how? " I told " I won’t tell that now, coz there is no short cut for experience !"
I’m pretty confident now a days that I understood a dog’s behavior !!
