NYC Subway: Dog Owners Get Creative as "Bag Rule" Reigns Supreme

The debate often centers on the definition of "enclosed in a container" and what constitutes "annoying" other passengers. While some interpretations are clearly beyond the rule's intent (e.g., a dog with its head sticking out, or one that is clearly too large for its makeshift bag), others fall into a more ambiguous territory, leading to occasional disputes between riders, or with MTA personnel.