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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki
Actually, the county “leash law” uses the term DIRECT CONTROL. Defined as…
Direct control shall mean immediate and continuous physical control of an animal at all times such as by means of a fence, leash, cord, or chain of sufficient strength to restrain the animal; or in the case of specifically trained working, agricultural or hunting animals which immediately respond to such commands, while working; direct control shall also include aural or oral control, if the controlling person is at all times clearly and fully within the unobstructed sight and hearing of the animal
If you have a trained dog, who responds to oral commands, they are in direct control. Most states’ and county “leash laws” use similar definitions.
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Sorry, but we had an instance where a person had their dog off leash. We mentioned to him and he said the dog was trained and obedient and therefore was not a problem. We were close to the parking space near the trail and the dog saw the carts and immediately ran, despite the owner trying to call him back to the carts and jump up onto the seat of OUR cart. He was wet and thus made a mess on the seat! ALL dogs should be on a leash in The Villages unless in a fence in area such as some backyards and the Dog Parks!