[Lesdavenator]

We will be moving to TV with our 5 lb Shorkie over the summer. Is there somewhere I can check out the rules for pets before we get there?
Thanks. Leslie

[Lesdavenator]

Thanks

[DonH57]

A copy of the restrictions should be in your closing papers. Each district is a little different.

[Villager Joyce]

Please please please have your dog on a leash even if he/she doesn't "need" it. I almost hit a big dog with my cart because he wasn't on a leash and came running out of the garage. After I stood my cart on end to stop (it is a slow gas cart but I was going the full 18 mph), the owners stared at me like I was wrong. All I could do not to run over the owners.

[plimit56]

Also, lots of poop bags!

[outlaw]

I always slow down when approaching animals and children.

[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by outlaw

I always slow down when approaching animals and children.

I do as well, but this dog was in the garage so I had no warning. I hit a squirrel almost 50 years ago and I'm not over it yet. I would have to be hospitalized if I hit a cat/dog/child.

[CFrance]

OP is asking for information, not opinions.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Lesdavenator

We will be moving to TV with our 5 lb Shorkie over the summer. Is there somewhere I can check out the rules for pets before we get there?

This is an exciting time for you.
You will find that most people in The Villages love dogs.
Of course you will need to walk your dog on a leash, pick up after him and make sure you don't let him use anyone's lawn for a bathroom.
There are three small Village provided dog parks.
Plus there is a wonderful private ten-acre dog park on CR 101 called Doggie Doo Run Run.
If you want directions there, please PM me.
There is a search button above, you can search by subject on any topic.
Or if you have questions, please feel free to ask them on TOTV.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Lesdavenator

We will be moving to TV with our 5 lb Shorkie over the summer. Is there somewhere I can check out the rules for pets before we get there?

Originally Posted by RedChariot

Curb your dog. Do not allow it to go on people's expensive landscaping. Better yet train your dog to go on YOUR property and NOT MINE! Let the arrows fly. I'm ready.

Lesdavenator asked in a very pleasant and respectful way about rules for pets with regard to their 5 lb Shorkie.
They have done everything right and nothing wrong.
Most people in The Villages love dogs .
As an owner of two dogs, I find that it's hard to go for a walk without a few people asking if they can pat my dogs.
Let's welcome Lesdavenator to The Villages and show a little of Florida's Friendliest Hometown, instead of responding in a hostile way.

[Taltarzac725]

Be careful with those retractable dog leashes and golf carts. There have been several tragic accidents like this that I know of in this area. If you are adept at using this kind of leash then you should be OK. But a slip up and the dog could get hit.

I second Barefoot's recommendation of Doggie Doo Run Run. They do not allow dogs that are aggressive though or over protective of their masters. There have been a few problems like this too at DDRR. You just have to observe how the dogs interact with other dogs as well as with people.

I run across dogs that seem bad with other dogs on walks but the owners have always known to keep their dog away from other dogs if it is a dog with some kind of social problem.

Also for dogs on Squares. Some dogs do really well with all the commotion, others not well at all. Take a test run at a time when the Squares are not so busy to see how your dog handles the noise, people, kids, golf carts, cars, etc. on the Squares. A short leash is also a very good idea too on the Squares.

[Villager Joyce]

Also be careful of how the dog is secured in the golf cart. I see many dogs just sitting in the passenger seat and some with a leash around the neck. Dogs in carts always make me smile, but this cuteness could have a bad ending.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Also be careful of how the dog is secured in the golf cart. I see many dogs just sitting in the passenger seat and some with a leash around the neck. Dogs in carts always make me smile, but this cuteness could have a bad ending.

This drives me crazy............do they put their grandchild next to them without restrains??

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Also be careful of how the dog is secured in the golf cart. I see many dogs just sitting in the passenger seat and some with a leash around the neck. Dogs in carts always make me smile, but this cuteness could have a bad ending.

Village Joyce makes a good point.
Please make sure your dog has a harness when he is in your golf cart, not a collar, and that he is fastened in with a short leash.
One abrupt stop with a collar and he could strangle.
If he suddenly feels like chasing a squirrel across a busy road, the harness will secure him.
Some people buy a stroller for their small dog so they can take him to the Town Square with no danger of getting stepped on.
There are a few pet-friendly patios where you can take your dog.
Square One Burgers even offers a pet menu for your Shorkie!

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Also be careful of how the dog is secured in the golf cart. I see many dogs just sitting in the passenger seat and some with a leash around the neck. Dogs in carts always make me smile, but this cuteness could have a bad ending.

That's a great suggestion. I always tie Beau in by doubling up the 5 foot leash and wrapping it around one of the roof supports. You do have to make sure that you take corners slowly. Beau also climbs on my lap so I have to drive usually one-handed so I go around corners quite slow. There are a lot of golf cart drivers in a real hurry for some reason but they can pass if I am too slow when I have Beau on my lap. Beau is a 11 pound chihuahua/terrier mix.

I do also have to avoid some pooches he has a problem with for some unknown reason. There are some dogs that just annoy him for some strange reason. He is a rescue so we do not know the elements that brought about his often strange personality. Other dogs might have the same problems as there are a lot of rescues in the Villages with gaps in their known histories.