Are DOGS allowed on MBTA rides?

[xS☺B☺s]

Originally Posted by bostonguy1960

Yes, I petted the dog a bit to the owner's appreciation. It was on its way to a group playdate on the Common, apparently, showing off its new yellow bandana from Walmart (American Eskimo).

I do like to be difficult at times, though I don't always follow society's rules yet expect others to sometimes adhere strictly.

Well you are a Boston cabbie right? That by definition makes you evil. But youre quite proper for an evil Boston cabbie, so that's fair enough. At least you didn't run any mutts over today. Did you?

And I gather your extensive driving experience is the reason when off duty you have sense enough to take the T.

[Whatsnext75]

I have seen dogs on the train but Im guessing it's not allowed unless they're a worker dog. I would never bring my dog on the train. I wouldn't subject him to that. It's dirty, he's clean, people are rude, he's sweet and friendly. He is too cute for the mbta.

[timberline742]

Originally Posted by Whatsnext75

I have seen dogs on the train but Im guessing it's not allowed unless they're a worker dog. I would never bring my dog on the train. I wouldn't subject him to that. It's dirty, he's clean, people are rude, he's sweet and friendly. He is too cute for the mbta.

Incorrect

MBTA > Riding the T > Pets on the T

[Whatsnext75]

Yeah i dont really care but thanks for letting me know.

[AbrasaxEos]

and apropos to an earlier posting, they are allowed on buses as well, though unlike trains you have to walk directly by the driver, so depending on the breed or driver's disposition the "discretion of the vehicle operator" clause might be invoked more easily/frequently. I have a pug, and used to go on the Rozzie buses all of the time with him. He just sat on my lap and I tried to sit away from other passengers if possible just in case of allergies, etc.

[eevee]

I've taken all manner of pets on the MBTA, buses and trains. I used to take my shih tzu on the bus and train (no crate, just leash) and have, on a couple of occasions, taken larger (up to 50lbs) dogs as well. No issues, especially during non-rush hours.

[miu]

In the 1980's there was a man who traveled the T with a black cat on a leash perched on his shoulder.

[bostonguy1960]

I asked an employee at Broadway station yesterday. Told me dogs are allowed, at ALL times I believe. Forget to ask about commuter rail, though...maybe always allowed as well. Told me they are not allowed to even ask why the dog is riding with the passenger.

But most wouldn't appreciate or want three or four dogs in their commuter rail car for an hour ride perhaps, at $300 per month, even if no dirt, barking or shedding. What if they start growling at each other? Ok, a bit unlikely scenario, but there's a time and place, no?

[xS☺B☺s]

Originally Posted by bostonguy1960

I asked an employee at Broadway station yesterday. Told me dogs are allowed, at ALL times I believe. Forget to ask about commuter rail, though...maybe always allowed as well. Told me they are not allowed to even ask why the dog is riding with the passenger.

But most wouldn't appreciate or want three or four dogs in their commuter rail car for an hour ride perhaps, at $300 per month, even if no dirt, barking or shedding. What if they start growling at each other? Ok, a bit unlikely scenario, but there's a time and place, no?

You must be afraid of dogs. Growling at each other? Then the owner tells em to shush and they do.

Much more serious an issue to be concerned about is when humans on the train start growling at each other.

[Parsec]

Originally Posted by bostonguy1960

I asked an employee at Broadway station yesterday. Told me dogs are allowed, at ALL times I believe. Forget to ask about commuter rail, though...maybe always allowed as well. Told me they are not allowed to even ask why the dog is riding with the passenger.

But most wouldn't appreciate or want three or four dogs in their commuter rail car for an hour ride perhaps, at $300 per month, even if no dirt, barking or shedding. What if they start growling at each other? Ok, a bit unlikely scenario, but there's a time and place, no?

I see dogs all the time on my rush hour commute on the Framingham line. There's a guide dog that I see everyday too, but it's well-behaved obviously. Sometimes they're leashed, sometimes they're not. No one seems to care either way, so I think you're speaking for yourself when you say that. Once an unleashed dog even jumped onto my lap. I gave it a good petting and it jumped back to its owner who was sitting next to me.