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Chinese Man's 'Dog-Beating Stick' for Bike Goes Viral, Sparks Heated Debate
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News18•04-10-2026, 10:16
Chinese Man's 'Dog-Beating Stick' for Bike Goes Viral, Sparks Heated Debate
- •A video shows a Chinese rider using a long stick attached to his bike to deter stray dogs, sparking online debate.
- •The device, dubbed a ‘dog-beating stick,’ is used to strike dogs chasing the bike, as shared by @RT_com on X.
- •The contraption has divided opinions, with some seeing it as a safety measure and others condemning it as animal cruelty.
- •Suggestions for humane alternatives include pressurized water sprayers to distract dogs without causing harm.
- •The video also drew comments on China's perception, animal cruelty, and relatable experiences from Indian users.
Key Questions Answered
A video went viral showing a Chinese rider using a long stick attached to his bike to strike stray dogs in the face and body when they chased him, sparking a heated online debate over whether the device is a clever safety hack or unnecessary animal cruelty.
Several social media users suggested using a small pressurized-water sprayer directed near the dog or toward the ground, which can distract or deter animals without causing them injury.
One commenter suggested that dogs are territorial and mistakenly believe that a motorcycle's tire is another dog running through their territory, noting that cleaning the tires can get rid of the scent of other dogs.
