[rachellanham]

Hey all! I just recently made the move to The Villages and I am finally getting used to this awesome lifestyle. Although I took annual vacations to Florida before I made the move, I never really though about the possibilities of seeing alligators in my backyard! I figured with all the golf course lakes/ ponds there would be a few babies here and there but dang, I have seen some big ones. I have a dachshund named Cooper and the alligators are definitely concerning for me. Has anyone had any problems with alligators? Do they pose a threat to dogs? I always keep Cooper on the leash but I have heard that alligators can run faster than humans! Any advice would be great.
Thank You