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Originally Posted by Lovey2
I was here last summer, and didn't notice any odors by our postal station or pool...except from the pond behind it! (Of course, I don't live in the area that was being spoken of previously, so I can't dispute that.) I have no issue with dogs in that area, and actually love to visit with them. I DO think a lot of non-owners are being unreasonable there, and most dog owners DO clean up. Peoples pets are a fact of life, and they have to take them somewhere to relax and play, as long as the owners are being responsible. I have NEVER tripped over a dog leash, something complained about earlier also. My only issue with the dogs is owners that LET them come up on to MY lawn to do their business. It is MY lawn and I have a right to have an opinion about dog waste, once you're up there. I don't buy owners that say they can't stop them. YOU are holding the leash...STOP THEM. We just need to all be respectful of each other, and this should be a dead issue.
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Your statements in bold/yellow quoted above have been stated dozens of times by homeowners in other threads, and each and every time, a homeowner and even a dog lover who says that very same thing gets branded a "dog hater" and told "if you hate dogs, why did you move to a 'dog friendly' community?".
Purposely missing the point that private property is private property....
And people CAN keep their dogs off your yard, but they don't
want to...apparently they fear the dog's self-esteem might be ruined. The dog rules the owner.
Most people do clean up and don't bother anyone. But there are always a few who spoil it for everyone else.