[zonerboy]

It was not my intention when I started this thread to stir up a whole bunch of hostility. So let me say this:
Do dog owners in The Villages have rights? Yes, and those rights are the same as for any other Villager. Do we have a right to take our dogs with us wherever we choose to go? Certainly not. Do we're have a right to a new dog park south of 466A. Definitely not, but it sure would be nice and might help solve some problems in addition.
Do dog owners have responsibilities? Again yes, and special additional responsibilities in regard to their dogs, including: to pick up after them at ALL times, and to make every reasonable effort to ensure that our dogs are not a bother to others thru excessive barking, aggressive behavior, or simply by being too close to those who are allergic to, afraid of, or unfriendly towards dogs.
I believe the great majority of dog owners act responsibly, but there are always some who do not, or will not.
I also understand that my concept of "reasonable effort" May not be exactly the same as yours. In that case we may have to do something that seems to be rare these days. It's called Compromise.
So I'm signing off on this topic. Peace be with you, everyone.