[John_W]

Originally Posted by photo1902

You are incorrect about violating the leash law by having a dog on your own property.

County Code 4-10 - All dogs must be confined on the owner's property at all times or under direct control or on a leash when off the owner's property.

I stand corrected, here's the law:

Sumter County Code 4-10 - All dogs must be confined on the owner's property at all times or under direct control or on a leash when off the owner's property.


It's still scary seeing a 200 pound dog who's head is as high as my shoulders standing 20' away from the roadway I'm walking and no one is around.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by John_W

I stand corrected, here's the law:

Sumter County Code 4-10 - All dogs must be confined on the owner's property at all times or under direct control or on a leash when off the owner's property.


It's still scary seeing a 200 pound dog who's head is as high as my shoulders standing 20' away from the roadway I'm walking and no one is around.

True

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by John_W

Having an invisible fence means you're going to break the leash law by allowing your dog to roam without a leash. Probaby containing your dog to the backyard would maybe work. We use to take walks around Odessa Circle where we live, but at one home they have a huge Great Dane that looks just like this photo and must weigh 200 pounds, and he stands in their front yard and watches everyone. It's very scary, even though it appears they have invisible fence, they have no signs warning anyone and usually no one is in the yard with the dog.



The Villages also has roaming cayotes, there has been many reports of small dogs being snatch by a coyote. The invisible fence may keep your dog in, but won't keep out unwanted wildlife, gators included.

Not every breed of dog is typical of the breed standard, either in look or personality.

However -- the Great Dane is also known as the Gentle Giant and that pseudonym is typical of their personality.

[Mrs. Robinson]

According to the law, there is no law which states an owner's dog cannot be unleashed on his own property.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

Not every breed of dog is typical of the breed standard, either in look or personality.

However -- the Great Dane is also known as the Gentle Giant and that pseudonym is typical of their personality.

Never met a Great Dane with an ounce of menace in him. I think the size puts people off. But they don't even look scary.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

...However -- the Great Dane is also known as the Gentle Giant and that pseudonym is typical of their personality.

Originally Posted by CFrance

Never met a Great Dane with an ounce of menace in him. I think the size puts people off. But they don't even look scary.

Everyone has a different history with animals, and what works for you might not work for someone else. When I was 6 years old I was at my neighbors playing with their children. We were on top of a dump truck that belonged to their father.

A large German Shepherd just like the one in the photo below showed up out of nowhere. The dog started circling the dump truck and everytime someone tried to get down, the dog would run and jump up on the side of the truck. We were all yelling for someone to come help, but no one came.

Finally after about half an hour or so the dog went away. I needed to go home, so I jumped down and headed for my yard. Out of the side of my eye I could see the dog running at me, I started running and just when I got to the chain link fence between our yards and I had to jump over, the dog bit me on the back of my leg and tore my pants.

My dad came out and the dog was gone. He started asking the neighbors if they knew who owned the dog. No one knew or had seen the dog before. I had to go to the doctors office and get rabies shots. It was 21 shots with a long needle in stomach. This went on for weeks. So now, for some odd reason, when I see a large dog not on a leash, even ones that appear friendly, I head a different way as quick as I can.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by John_W

Everyone has a different history with animals, and what works for you might not work for someone else. When I was 6 years old I was at my neighbors playing with their children. We were on top of a dump truck that belonged to their father.

A large German Shepherd just like the one in the photo below showed up out of nowhere. The dog started circling the dump truck and everytime someone tried to get down, the dog would run and jump up on the side of the truck. We were all yelling for someone to come help, but no one came.

Finally after about half an hour or so the dog went away. I needed to go home, so I jumped down and headed for my yard. Out of the side of my eye I could see the dog running at me, I started running and just when I got to the chain link fence between our yards and I had to jump over, the dog bit me on the back of my leg and tore my pants.

My dad came out and the dog was gone. He started asking the neighbors if they knew who owned the dog. No one knew or had seen the dog before. I had to go to the doctors office and get rabies shots. It was 21 shots with a long needle in stomach. This went on for weeks. So now, for some odd reason, when I see a large dog not on a leash, even ones that appear friendly, I head a different way as quick as I can.

I get what you're saying. I had a similar experience with a Boxer when I was in elementary school. Fortunately, we were able to contact the owner and ascertain that it didn't have rabies.

When I was in kindergarten, a boxer lived across the street. I had nightmares about that dog getting out and coming over to our house.

Certain breeds are protective. Even small dogs of the protective variety, you should never approach when they're on their property.

My friend's son's Rottie, even though I could enter his house, walk and feed him, and he considered me to be "in his pack," became mildly distressed if I were positioned between him and his owner. Needless to say, I respected that.

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by John_W

Everyone has a different history with animals, and what works for you might not work for someone else. When I was 6 years old I was at my neighbors playing with their children. We were on top of a dump truck that belonged to their father.

A large German Shepherd just like the one in the photo below showed up out of nowhere. The dog started circling the dump truck and everytime someone tried to get down, the dog would run and jump up on the side of the truck. We were all yelling for someone to come help, but no one came.

Finally after about half an hour or so the dog went away. I needed to go home, so I jumped down and headed for my yard. Out of the side of my eye I could see the dog running at me, I started running and just when I got to the chain link fence between our yards and I had to jump over, the dog bit me on the back of my leg and tore my pants.

My dad came out and the dog was gone. He started asking the neighbors if they knew who owned the dog. No one knew or had seen the dog before. I had to go to the doctors office and get rabies shots. It was 21 shots with a long needle in stomach. This went on for weeks. So now, for some odd reason, when I see a large dog not on a leash, even ones that appear friendly, I head a different way as quick as I can.

Your first mistake was that you ran; dogs have an instinct to chase and the dog probably sense the fear in you. Not being there, I don't know what you should have done and I only would be guessing.

[paquettede]

Originally Posted by Barborv

Does anyone use them? Since TV does not allow fences around our property, I was wondering if those dog fences work, are safe, and doesn't cause any discomfort to the dogs. Does it really contain the dogs ?
Let me know your thoughts and experience with these fences.
thank you

We installed an electric fence for a dog in January it’s been the best thing we ever did. He enjoys running around the yard and I feel safe that he cannot leave the yard

[jcmerello@aol.com]

The Villages is currently building designer homes in Fenney with privacy fences around the back yard. This seems to be a good solution for dog owners. They are called Verandas.

[Suezsmith]

THE electric fences sometimes work although rambunctious dogs hig spirited ones typically will break through. I personnally feel the fences are evil. A dog gets zapped ad they get too close to the border. I have not and never would use one. Having had dogs our entire live. I feel they are cruel and not 100% painfree

[Guzzi]

Electric fences absolutely work. Your dog will, most likely, avoid getting shocked and stay within the boundary of your yard. BUT,....the negative affect on your dog is not worth it, in my opinion. How can your dog remain calm and relaxed knowing that he/she is trapped within this space? Your dog will know that it is confined. Yet, anyone, dog, or predator is able to cross the boundary. This makes it unsafe for your dog. What if a loose dog or predator enters your yard? How can your dog escape from being attacked? It can't. So, many times dogs will become reactive and increase barking and lunging behavior to prevent scary things from coming into it's space, and who can blame them for this. What happens if your dog happens to get through the fence and a good meaning neighbor brings your dog back. The dog keeps getting shocked. Do some research before considering this option. If you want your dog to be in a calm frame of mind then, please, consider your options carefully. I don't know if TV allows underground fences as we are new homeowners and are relocating in October. Can't help you there.

[russoncindy]

Originally Posted by JSR22

I would not recommend an electronic fence. I have seen dogs run through and then afraid to come back because they will be shocked again. Honestly, I think training your dog to stay on his/her property is the correct method. I do NOT believe in shocking dogs.

Not very realistic. Sooner or later your 'trained' dog will be tempted by some event that will overcome the training and have him/her running loose.

[olemon]

If you properly train your dog they work great.

[russoncindy]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Never met a Great Dane with an ounce of menace in him. I think the size puts people off. But they don't even look scary.

There's always the exception - I met two great danes that had to be put down because of their vicious attack on a person. And no the person was not trespassing or threating the owner etc etc. Never say never. It seems that every time there is an incident the owner always declares "Gee I can't believe it, he/she has never done this before".