On the street
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.”