I don't want to appear negative, however this does come across somewhat "towny". To be honest, when you are in the countryside you expect to be around animals, I cannot think of any negative experience I have had with the horses, dogs, sheep, cows, deer, foxes, badgers etc that I sometimes meet along the way.
In contrast, on almost every ride I have negative experiences with the appalling state of the roads and the small minority of dangerous and inconsiderate drivers. I would say that these are the key elements that detract from people's enjoyment.