Dogs on "T" Help

[mogwaikisses.livejournal.com]

I would like to take my dog on MBTA tomorrow through Davis, as I am spending the holiday at a friend's house. I could drive, but there are parking issues, I don't even want to get into that.

Anyhow, I have looked at the MBTA site, and it says dogs are allowed on the "T" during non-peak hours.

What exactly is the "T" technically? Is that just the train?

I have to take a bus to get to Davis Square...does that mean she can come on the bus as well? Is the bus part of the "T"?

Why can't they be more specific? I tried googling it also, no luck. Does anyone know?

Also, it says your dog can't "bother" other people. She barks sometimes when she freaks out. Does this mean she will be banned if she barks?

Comments

[othniel77.livejournal.com]

Just tell them it's a "service animal" if anyone gives you any flack.

[alphacygni]

I realize your heart is probably in the right place when suggesting that, but I'm afraid that encouraging the "just tell them it's a service animal" gambit is only going to make things worse for the people who have service animals, and are sick to death of various grumpy service employees thinking (or saying!) "oh, you just said that to screw with me".

[icecreamempress.livejournal.com]

This is the worst advice ever. Don't do that.

[squonk.livejournal.com]

On behalf of those of us with actual service animals, I offer you my thanks for advising the public on how best to contribute to the access problems we already experience on a regular basis.

And on the same note (except without the sarcasm), to the OP and anyone: Please don't bring any animal on the T unless you are sure that you can keep it in your complete control at all times. An ill-behaved animal is literally a safety threat to a person with a service dog, particularly a blind person with a guide dog. Thanks muchly.

[ron_newman]

Echoing the above three replies: bad, bad idea.