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Old 07-26-2016, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by VApeople View Post
Why does it matter whether or not he lives in a new area under construction?
He lives in a new area of Osceola Hills where there are vacant lots to the side of his house and across the street.
It matters because I'd posted that dog owner wasn't being respectful of neighbors.
And that he could be putting the dogs' lives in jeopardy because of traffic.
If there are no neighbors and no night traffic, then those two statements have no relevance.

However dogs should never be let outside to roam, for any reason.
VApeople, I am sincerely sorry that you were scared by these dogs.
No, you shouldn't have to avoid these areas. The owner should be supervising the dogs and have them under his control.

We have previously had members that stated they took their dogs to areas under construction to let them get some exercise.
I'm not saying that is OK. I personally wouldn't let my dogs off leash anywhere but a fenced dogpark.
But it obviously happens in new areas.
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