Here are the STM’s rules and guidelines.
— Travel is limited to off-peak hours from Monday to Friday (between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and after 7 p.m.) as well as on weekends and holidays
— Dogs are required to wear a muzzle throughout the trip, from the moment they enter the metro station
— Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times (wrap the leash around your hand to bring it to a maximum length of 1.25 m)
— Any “mess” that the animal might make must be picked up
— Dogs are not allowed on seats or benches
— No more than one dog may accompany each person
— Avoid the front car of the train, which is the preferred car for schools, daycare centres, people with functional limitations and bicycles
— Use the stairs (avoid escalators, as they can cause injury to dogs). Elevators are intended for people with limited mobility, but you can use them with your animal if space permits
— Only use STM-owned entrances and exits
— Non-STM buildings, businesses and services that provide access to the metro may not allow leashed dogs; inquire prior to your trip
— For the time being, the Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke station is excluded from the pilot project