Chalky Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/skytrain-and-bus-dog-policy-challenged-by-transit-user-1.2827162 TransLink could be reviewing its pet policy to determine whether Metro Vancouver will join regions like Calgary, Toronto and Seattle in allowing leashed dogs on transit. I love dogs with a passion, but I'm not entirely convinced all pet owners are capable of being responsible. If it happens, I certainly won't complain, but there better be enforcement on cleaning up after them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckamo Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/skytrain-and-bus-dog-policy-challenged-by-transit-user-1.2827162 I love dogs with a passion, but I'm not entirely convinced all pet owners are capable of being responsible. If it happens, I certainly won't complain, but there better be enforcement on cleaning up after them... That would be my concern too. What's the current rationale against it? Is it the poop/pee or allergies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ambien Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Service animals, obviously, but otherwise, I wouldn't want it here. Too many dumb owners, allergies, people either pissing the dog off, or potential for attacks, again, because of dumb owners. Basically.. the stupid people, and that often times during commute times in urban areas they'd be competing with humans for sitting or standing room spots on the bus or train (C-Train here). Don't like the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 People with allergies would be screwed, even with a car reserved just for dogs. They'd have to stand beside the mutts on the platforms anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragar Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 And don't forget the potential for dog fights. It can be too closed in on a bus or even Skytrain to have a couple dogs going at it. Makes it more unsafe for other passengers. With other's concerns above, I don't think it's a great idea. I know my dog would flip out being that close to other unknown dogs. But, she is part jack russell terrorist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayStation Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Hell no. I like dogs, but no. People may be scared/allergic. Potential for dogs to get aggressive with other dogs or people. May stink up/dirty the buses. People will put them on the seats no doubt. Many buses are already packed to capacity, last thing we need are dogs filling up more space than a human if large enough, and dont want any of them getting trampled over. Owners may be idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalky Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 That would be my concern too. What's the current rationale against it? Is it the poop/pee or allergies? I don't think allergies factor in at all, given I have never been hassled for bringing my cat in it's carrier on the bus when taking her to the vet. I'm thinking it's the poo/pee thing. EDIT: Granted I have not had to bus with my cat for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrows91 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Rainy days would be interesting, imagine a big furry dog shaking itself dry on a packed bus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/skytrain-and-bus-dog-policy-challenged-by-transit-user-1.2827162 I love dogs with a passion, but I'm not entirely convinced all pet owners are capable of being responsible. If it happens, I certainly won't complain, but there better be enforcement on cleaning up after them... Isn't that already an enforced law? Cleaning up after your animal that is. I don't live in Canada but at least it is here. Not cleaning up after your pet usually results in fines starting at $300. Though It may not really be a huge issue. Most dogs don't just pee and poop in random places they likely would have already done it outside in the grass or on an object. Kind of like how most dogs don't just do it all over cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckNORRIS4Cup Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 How much per zone per pet? Since this society treats animals/pets like humans, if they want to ride they have to pay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Well I think that idea is absolutely idiotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckamo Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I don't think allergies factor in at all, given I have never been hassled for bringing my cat in it's carrier on the bus when taking her to the vet. I'm thinking it's the poo/pee thing. EDIT: Granted I have not had to bus with my cat for years. That's fair. I took a ferry in the UK that had a little doggy section (with their owners). Even the most well behaved dogs sometimes control when they've got to go. It would be more than a little unpleasant to have a puddle of dog pee during rush hour on the 99, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalky Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Isn't that already an enforced law? Cleaning up after your animal that is. I don't live in Canada but at least it is here. Not cleaning up after your pet usually results in fines starting at $300. Though It may not really be a huge issue. Most dogs don't just pee and poop in random places they likely would have already done it outside in the grass or on an object. Kind of like how most dogs don't just do it all over cars. There is a bylaw but it's not very well enforced. I have to dodge turds on the grass all the time, and I walk my pups 3 times a day and come back with a full bag every time. I'm proud to say I have never left a turd behind. I don't even know what the fine is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I absolutely love dogs but this is just asking for trouble. Too many idiots use transit, and worrying about whether the dog is tame, whether the owner is responsible enough to handle it, and whether any jerk off's might try playing with it is not something I want to have to think about on a daily commute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckamo Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 There is a bylaw but it's not very well enforced. I have to dodge turds on the grass all the time, and I walk my pups 3 times a day and come back with a full bag every time. I'm proud to say I have never left a turd behind. I don't even know what the fine is here. Just looked it up: 250-10,000. http://former.vancouver.ca/bylaws/9150c.PDF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cackerot Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 saw someone get a severe allergic reaction to a dog that was brought in someone's pursue on the skytrain. Don't think that lady ever brought her dog with her again lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehun Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I lived in Germany for 11 years and there was no problems with dogs on the trains. People with allergies can move to a different part of the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 IF it's allowed theres probably going to be some person who gets bite by a dog and the whole thing will be kaboshed faster than the NHL 15 series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 too many myopic dog owners out there who think that dogs exist to break social barriers sometimes, folks, strangers aren't as smitten with your smelly hell beast as you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 transit smells bad enough most of the time. Add wet dogs on there, no thanks. The there will be the entitled owners who say little fluffy deserves a seat as well. Then there are the dogs that will piss and crap on it. I'd like to think they will clean up gbut there will always e the ones that don't. Lets not forget that Translink will be involved in all this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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