[Veronica]

Hello,

How do most TV'rs contain their dogs if they live in a Designer Home where you can't build a fence?

Thank you.

Linda

[Cliff]

Have you heard of a leash? And your nice big designer lawn?

[Happinow]

I'll respond to this in a nicer tone. I think the only way to contain your dog is to put him on a leash outdoors or keep him inside. Don't know about an invisible fence. Seems you could do that too. I don't have any pets but if you look on this forum about containing dogs you may find out more. Hope that helps some!

[plimit56]

That is true, we came down in November and the first thing I learned was to buy lots of those bags to pick your dogs #2 up with. I came from RI with 2 acres and just let dog out in a fenced in area and then picked everything up with the pooper scooper. But not here. I have heard that the invisible fences are OK but you will still need to keep and eye on your dog (s) anyway. Good luck!!!

[dillywho]

There was quite a discussion/review regarding fences in the POA paper this weekend. Fences are a no-no, but you can have the invisible fencing. This was addressed by Diane Tucker in a Deed Compliance presentation.

"Ms. Tucker responded that the restrictive covenants say no fences, so fences are not allowed. However, no resident has ever come to the Architectural Review Committee with a request for permission to install an invisible fence. Because there was some question as to how a [fence] should be defined, Ms. Tucker requested that both the District and Developer attorneys review the matter. They determined that the prohibition against fences does NOT APPLY to invisible fences so they are legal throughout all areas of The Villages."

This was Item 6) in the Deed Compliance Section of the POA. Section 7) went on to discuss whether they had to be leashed when in the confines of the fence. The answer was that that question would have to be addressed by Animal Control since the fence is legal and that takes it out of the DC jurisdiction (hope I spelled that right ).

[dpingram]

We have a designer home with a pie shape lot (a little larger than the rectangluar lots). We installed underground fencing for our 2 German Shepherds and they are restricted to the back yard. My dogs have always been contained in this manner so the "retraining" for here was not a big deal. The dogs enjoy the "freedom" but are never left unattended. If you decide on underground fencing proper training is essential!

[espulmano]

Trained or not, I'd think twice about having a dog outside, unsupervised... lots of unfriendly animals out there to do your dog harm, especially small dogs.

[Pturner]

Hi Veronica,
Welcome! Another good option in TV is either one of the free Villages dog parks or the larger dog post, Doggie Do Run Run just off grounds. Both have separate fenced areas for large or small dogs to run unleashed. They are also excellent places to meet and socialize with other dog parents.

[superbonnie]

We brought our fence with us used it in CT on one acre. We have a patio villa on a corner and we have been able to adjust it to fit. Bella is not so happy about the lack of running space, but it sure works at keeping her in her space. We don't leave her out alone, but she does much better doing her busy without the leash.

[CFrance]

We used to have an invisible fence for our first dog, but there was a five-foot zone all around the perimeter (before the shock line) wherein a warning beep sounded. Our golden was a wuss and was afraid of that beep, so he stayed well inside of it. With only ten feet of yard on either side of the house, that doesn't seem like it would leave much room for our current golden unless we would install it in the front yard too.

I'm very interested in hearing from more people who have the fence. Maybe the new ones are different than the one we had installed 1995.

Also, does dog urine stain the zoysia grass as badly as it does bluegrass? We give our dog grass-saver pills in the growing season, but they don't work 100% on bluegrass. Maybe they'll be more effective on zoysia?

[graciegirl]

There is a state whose motto is "Don't Tread on Me."...Tennessee?

I think that our motto here in Florida must be "Don't Pee on Me".

And

There is no pee in Lake Sumter.

And

If you are going to lease your dog, Veronica, sign me up for the first year.

I will be nice in the New Year.
I will be nice in the New Year.
I will be nice in the New Year.

Sorry Veronica, I am having one of my spells.

[blaZen]

Check out CampingWorld.com They sell a retractable tie out which allows a dog to move 360 degrees, up to 20'. Think they call it Staked Out. Cost around $30. May not work well if one has more than one dog.

RV supply companies have lots of neat products that we could use here in TV.

[bluedog103]

Originally Posted by CFrance

We used to have an invisible fence for our first dog, but there was a five-foot zone all around the perimeter (before the shock line) wherein a warning beep sounded. Our golden was a wuss and was afraid of that beep, so he stayed well inside of it. With only ten feet of yard on either side of the house, that doesn't seem like it would leave much room for our current golden unless we would install it in the front yard too.

Our invisible fence is installed with two zones, one for the rear, where the dogs stay most of the time and one for the front. The front zone is used mostly if we're working in the garage or front yard and the dogs want to be outside with us. It's also valuable if the dogs scoot out the front door or garage door unexpectedly.
The warning beeper goes off, I think, about three feet on either side of the buried wire, certainly not 5 feet. If I'm digging in the yard I put a collar on my wrist to locate the wire. By the way, it's not really a shock, more of a tingle. It gets their attention but causes no pain.
Zoysia grass will turn yellow if the dog goes frequently in a favorite spot. We minimize this by keeping the dogs moving to different areas. We never leave them ouside unattended so it's really not a problem to get them to vary their voiding spots.
As a previous poster said, proper training is essential, both for the dogs and the dog owners.

[Ebsmom]

Wondering if using an ex pen, then removing the pen is allowed.. And the dog would not be alone while in the pen.. Its something used when Showing Dogs on the road at Shows..Generally this could be for the early morning outing and last outing at nite. Other breaks during the day can be walks on leash or visits to Dog Parks...
Bluedog I notice you have been to 3 places we have! Alabama(currently) SC(home state) Italy(twice) Just found that an interesting fun observation
Ebsmom

[wendyquat]

Originally Posted by Veronica

Hello,

How do most TV'rs contain their dogs if they live in a Designer Home where you can't build a fence?

Thank you.

Linda

Our dog made us get a CYV!