Joe Spencer, software engineer, Olathe

“Yeah. My wife has been bitten. … If people can’t control their pets or train them to be unaggressive, they should be responsible for it.”

Grace Reichle, social worker, Topeka

“If they know the animal is a threat, then yes, I think they should be.”

Don Mayberger, camera man, Lawrence

“Yes, I do, but I don’t think they should punish all pet owners, like the leash law. … I have a golden retriever, and I can’t throw him a stick.”

Dave Stephen, retired, Olathe

“Yes. They’re responsible for their animal. It’s not the dog’s fault. Dogs can be disciplined, and so can people.”