Sheesh, you guys. I'm not recommending that anyone whack a dog with a machette! I'm just saying one shouldn't be overly surprised if such a thing were to happen. There's long been a problem with many dog owners on Ambergris Caye, not taking proper care and control of their animals. And that includes training them or restraining them, to keep them from trying and/or succeeding in biting people riding their bikes (to work).
All I'm saying is, if someone is being attacked by a dog, they are going to defend themselves with whatever they happen to have handy . . and if what they have handy is a machette, then don't be surprised.
Bing . . . a troll by any other name would croon as sweet.