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Originally Posted by gomoho
Wow this is certainly turning into a dictatorship like post. I would hope we would all have the "right" to do as we sit fit for our animals as long as we have concern for others. Someone could make a point no golf carts should be allowed in TV 'cause there are too many accidents and people that aren't careful.
Once again it is about personal responsibility - it is the dog's owner not the retractable leash that causes the problem Jeez - give it a rest already.
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Well, I would agree with that to a certain extent, but just as we have rules about kids and pools, and rules about dogs not being off leash (are you listening, someone chuckering your doodle at Tamarind Grove mailboxes and pool?), I believe there's a need for restrictions where others' safety vs people's oblivion is involved.
At our marina in MI, the rule is your dog must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, with you attached to the other end. Problem solved. This could easily be established at the squares.
I can see using a retractable for the purposes gomoho describes, but never off one's property. I personally see lack of control as a big issue with them, and concern for my dog's safety if he should decide to bolt after a squirrel.
I do not think dogs should be banned from the square, nor do I think anyone knows what my dog likes or doesn't like. I happen to know he prefers to be with us and people in general. That's why we chose a golden retriever.