Dogs on the trail

[Saltlick]

I'm curious about what people do to protect their goats against dogs on the trail. I'm planning to use my goats for day hikes on some trails that are used by a variety of hikers and bikers, often with their dogs. I'm concerned about off-leash dogs attacking my goats. What sort of protective measures does everyone take?

I carry bear spray. Or a smaller pepper spray. I can't do a gun, I couldn't shoot someone's dog... unless it was killing MY dog. I guess I'm closer to dogs than goats. I also carry a sturdy wooden hiking stick, and I would have no problem whacking someone's dog on the nose.