Originally Posted by Djean1981 (Post 2251381)

Big dogs scare me. So, I'm glad that I don't live anywhere near a dog park..

Originally Posted by DONS999 (Post 2251835)

We have been taking our 2 Goldens to most all of the TV dog parks for 5 years many times a week and never had a problem. There have been so many great owners and dogs that we have met. They are there for fun and exercise . There have always been a number of dogs that met up with good buddies and spend the entire time playing with each other. The smiles on both the owners and the dogs helps to get through the rest of the day.

The positive experiences for the dogs and owners at TV dog parks far outweigh the negative and I hope the Developer continues to build new dog parks and maintain the existing ones.

Originally Posted by PhilG (Post 2251966)

A lot of folks (and dogs) in Villages are new to dog parks and theor dynamics. Gates are a tough space for confrontation, but "bench" is BS. If you dog is hurt /persistenly harrassed by an aggressive dog the other dog's owner is prob not going to figure out a solution - tho some will take the walk of shame. Otherwise, you can move to another park, work out a schedule with the aggressive dog's owner to avoid contact, (in Villages) file a complaint with the rec center responsible for the park or dial 911.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2251969)

The gates are a problem at Doggie Doo Run Run too on occasion. It seems often a pooch will be territorial at the various gates. They have a lot of gates at Doggie Doo Run Run.

It is very well run but does have the occasional scuffles between dogs as well as their owners.

Originally Posted by Blueblaze (Post 2251190)

I take my dog to the park every single day. He's like an alarm clock.

Dog greetings sometimes look vicious, but you have to give them a chance to work things out themselves. A real attack is more than just a little growling and fake nips, though. They go for the neck and won't relent until you stop it.

My dog has been attacked at the dog park twice in two years, and both times the owners were obviously too young to be property owners.

In one case, they admitted they weren't even staying in the Villages. My dog was hiding behind me while their vicious animal attempted to get by me for a third attack, so I kicked him. Not hard, just enough to make the point. You would have thought I'd murdered their child. The woman started screaming "You kicked my dog!" and "Why are you people so mean?". The man ran up to me like he was going to start a fight, but then just started yelling that he was going to call a cop. I said "You can't bring a viscous dog here. I'm here every day. If lived here I would recognize you.". I got my own phone out and started to dial. He backed down and they left, whining the whole way out about how I'd "kicked their dog" and how "mean all you old people are" (I cleaned up the language).

I think the vicious dog issues would go away if everyone had to swipe their card to get through the gate.

Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2251731)

Take your dogs to the dog park, I don’t want them in my yard. I can’t stand the rude people who think it’s OK for their dog to go in any yard. Kill your own grass, leave mine alone.