Ensure your dog can pass the Public Access Test. This is a test that determines whether or not your dog possesses enough training to be in public as a service dog. Your dog must be obedient, well-behaved, and focused on his job.
Buy your dog a vest or working dog harness. Active Dogs offers one made of mesh, which keeps your dog cool. RuffWear offers a five-point utility harness that can be tailor-fit to your service dog. While not required by law, having a vest or harness cuts down on having to tell every person you encounter that your dog is a service dog and cannot be denied access.
Know the service dog laws of your state. Carry copies in your dog's vest and pass them out to people, if necessary.
Board the bus with confidence. Know that your dog cannot be denied access, and be prepared to stand your ground.
Sit down in a seat near the front, as they tend to have extra leg room. Your dog must lay down politely and quietly at your feet.
Allow the initial rush of people to get off the bus before you and your dog get off. This prevents her tail or toes from being stepped on.
