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[quote=Anonymous]I didn’t have a dog when my kids rode the bus. I never minded dogs who were under their owners’s control at all times. There was one dog that barked nonstop if it got near people, so the owners always kept some distance between themselves and everyone else. In our 6 years at the bus stop, I never witnessed a dog bite/nip/snap at anyone, and the only dogs who jumped up on or licked people were young puppies or very small dogs who were interacting with people who were receptive. My neighbors were very considerate and the dogs were leashed at all times.

Now I have a very docile, quiet, friendly dog. He doesn’t bark, he isn’t reactive, he doesn’t jump on people, he doesn’t lick anyone. I keep him on a short leash when we walk and do not let him approach people unless they express an interest in him. I never let him approach another dog unless the other owner indicates their dog is interested. If you talk to my dog, he will gladly approach you for pets and will sniff you. He may lean against you while you pet him. He is very tolerant with children touching his head and hugging him. I always try to educate children that although my dog likes hugs, not all dogs do, so they shouldn’t hug a dog without asking the owner first. (Lots of kids ask before petting, but don’t think to ask about hugging.)

I feel like if you’re going to bring your dog to the bus stop, you need to make sure your dog doesn’t interfere with anyone’s use of the bus stop. People who are allergic/wary of dogs/uninterested in contact with dogs should be left alone by your dog.[/quote]

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