The two times I have had issues here in Boston were little dogs, who were on the T, our train system here. Pets are allowed on the T, with the engineers discression. We had one set of I think lasa Apsos at least I think they were, because they were snapping and growling at my dog, and were not at all under control of the owner. The other one was a larger golden retriever, same situation, and that dog was asked to leave the station immediately. Dog attacks are not fun! Exoperienced one with a dog in our neighborhood. Shelley L. Rhodes M.A., VRT, CTVI and Guinevere, Golden lady Guide juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc. Graduate Alumni Association Board www.guidedogs.com More than Any other time, When i hold a beloved book in my hand, my limitations fall from me, my spirit is free. - Helen Keller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Martha Harris" <latinanewschic@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: "Discussions Of The Seeing Eye" <seeingeye-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; <doggie-den@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "GDUI" <GDUI-Friends@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu@xxxxxxxxxx>; <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 10:11 PM Subject: (VICT) dogs in public question Hello Everyone, I am a dog user in college, and I am writing a story about how people try to pass off pets as service animals or bring their untrained, misbehaving pets with them wherever they go. I was wondering what disadvantages does this cause? What are some solutions to this problem? Has anyone been attacked by dogs in public, restaurants, stores ETC, and how has this effected you and your dog? What can the public in general do to avoid these problems? Is it big dogs on leash or the little dogs in purses that affect you? I know answers to some of them, but I need quotes for my story. It is for a journalism class, but I want to try to publish in a dog magazine if I can. If this is off topic, you can email me at latinanewschic@xxxxxxxxxxxx Thanks, Martha -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.487 / Virus Database: 269.13.16/1005 - Release Date: 9/13/2007 11:45 AM