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I'm just curious . . . What breed is your dog or what size is she/he? THAT could matter.

If your dog is a yapper, you will have a problem. If your dog is large, you could have a problem, but most people will simply cross the street.

Take your dog out in your own yard to "go" before you take him/her for a walk. Mid day the street is too hot for your pup's feet. If you walk your dog close to the street/gutter on someone's grass they will probably be P.O.'d and let you know about it in Spades. Keep in mind that you are walking your dog on a county easement (even though the owner mows the grass) but the owner doesn't care; he thinks it's still his grass.

You cannot have a fence and the villas only have very limited contained outdoor space. On a serious note, you might want to consider looking for a home elsewhere if you want a fence and I can recommend a Realtor if that is the route you choose to go. It isn't easy to be a dog owner in The Villages and YOU must be vigilent as a dog owner, in doing what other owners think you should do.