[Pennyt]

You asked about walking paths. If you are talking about the walkways for exercise that are located near some rec centers - I believe there are signs up that says "no dogs allowed" or something to that effect. These paths are narrow and don't allow room for walkers and dogs on leashes passing one another.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by dhdallas

Why do people insist on bringing their dogs everywhere? Dogs may be allowed at the squares but they shouldn't be. Why would you take a dog to a place with loud music & crowded with people? Dogs do not belong there nor do they belong at any public gathering, restaurant, grocery store or any other business. I don't care where pet owners walk their dogs whether on the MMP's, walking paths, or village streets BUT I do NOT want any dog doing his business in my yard whether the owner picks up after it or not.

Good grief, do you feel better now after that silly rant? Remember that's your opinion, I would rather be with 20 dogs, than one of you. I find dogs are much easier to get along with and much more tolerant that some people.

[sallyg]

There are a few folks who don't like dogs. You will see plenty of "dog poop" complaints on this site. Based on my experience with a well-behaved elderly dog nearly every person I walked past with him, wanted to pet him or chat.
You will likely find the same. You are allowed, but please - don't take your pups to the squares. The squares are loud, congested, have hot pavement and cannot be enjoyable for any dog.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by DrHitch

Dog walking tips for renters and snowbirds....

Up North, many areas have sidewalks. The "treelawn" or whatever you call it, gets used by dog walkers (just always pick up poop).

But there are no sidewalks in The Villages, so we forget that fact, and dogs may pee on the street edge of a neighboring yard....don't know what else to do?

As long as they are not on the grass itself … all is good. I think it is unfair to mislead snowbirds.

[ouicestmoi]

Dogs are not banned from Squares, but they are banned from indoor dining places (and some outdoor places.)

If your dogs are well-behaved and social? People who like dogs will ask to say hello and engage.

There will always be people who find something to dislike or complain about... I try to avoid the negativity.

I take my two chihuahua's to the squares and they are incredibly loving and social because they interact so much.

Pro Tip: Consider a stroller or wagon? The sidewalks are hot enough to cook on in the summer and it is terribly painful on their pads to walk on the sidewalks/asphalt.

[SHIBUMI]

Of course tv is dog friendly..............so many people think its okay to let their dog pee in your yard as long as they don't poop. Pee is just as damaging if not more but it seems to be an accepted practice, just watch the dog walkers as they wave at you while their dog is peeing in your yard. And you wave back. Signaling it is okay. The reality is, where else are they going to pee!!!!!!!!! I have yet to see a dog pee in the streets!

However, I did spot on lanai with a grass portion inside for the dog. Now, they are very considerate.

Originally Posted by Loriemoms

We are moving in mid march...we have two mid size dogs who are spoiled couch potatoes. We traveled a lot with them in our RV so they are used to being walked etc. We bought a courtyard villa so they will most likely do most of thier hanging out in our yard. We are super duper conscious of picking up after them. And hate people who don't pick up after thier dogs! My question is they do love thier walks..and one of them just LOVES people..he wants everyone to pet him but he knows he has to respect others. Is walking along the walking paths that big of an issue with your dog as I am reading? We don't care for dog parks as people don't watch thier dogs..is this the only options besides our yard? Are dogs really banned from the squares? Just trying to prepare ourselves...

[DonnaNi4os]

Please understand that dogs are all over TV and well behaved dogs are welcomed by most people everywhere. The exceptions are supermarkets unless they are true service dogs. That excludes emotional support animals. True service dogs are admitted everywhere by law. Unless I’ve missed something, all well behaved dogs may dine outdoors with you. When I bought my courtyard villa my realtor told me that the best way to get to know your neighbors is to get a dog. If I took a pole of people in my development, the people who know their neighbors by name are those who walk their dogs. Keep them off of people’s lawns and pick up after them…which you’ve made clear that you do…or expect disapproval. And in my opinion, that is understandable. Welcome to you and your 4-legged friends!

[SHIBUMI]

If you stay off your neighbors lawn, where is your dog going to pee! There is only a small amount of room by the post office boxes.

Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os

Please understand that dogs are all over TV and well behaved dogs are welcomed by most people everywhere. The exceptions are supermarkets unless they are true service dogs. That excludes emotional support animals. True service dogs are admitted everywhere by law. Unless I’ve missed something, all well behaved dogs may dine outdoors with you. When I bought my courtyard villa my realtor told me that the best way to get to know your neighbors is to get a dog. If I took a pole of people in my development, the people who know their neighbors by name are those who walk their dogs. Keep them off of people’s lawns and pick up after them…which you’ve made clear that you do…or expect disapproval. And in my opinion, that is understandable. Welcome to you and your 4-legged friends!

[Ropnrose]

You will find that some walking paths forbid dogs. These paths are usually near a wildlife/natural area. It will be posted at the trailhead.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Rich Iwaszko

If you stay off your neighbors lawn, where is your dog going to pee! There is only a small amount of room by the post office boxes.

You better figure that out first, before you get a dog. Mine went in my yard before we went for a walk.

[HORNET]

Love Animals, don’t care much for Pet Owners

[SusanStCatherine]

Anywhere, not just TV, be aware there are people who are severely allergic to dogs or have had a traumatic experience with a dog, or for some reason do not love dogs. They do not want to pet your dog much less be near them. It does not mean they hate dogs.
I believe leashes should be six feet in length. Those that let out leashes 30ft so that the dog walks across the entire 30ft of common grass to come up to my property are rude. Also with the leash out that long, it is a safety hazard. My friend lost her thumb using one of those leashes.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by SusanStCatherine

Anywhere, not just TV, be aware there are people who are severely allergic to dogs or have had a traumatic experience with a dog, or for some reason do not love dogs. They do not want to pet your dog much less be near them. It does not mean they hate dogs.
I believe leashes should be six feet in length. Those that let out leashes 30ft so that the dog walks across the entire 30ft of common grass to come up to my property are rude. Also with the leash out that long, it is a safety hazard. My friend lost her thumb using one of those leashes.

I think there's a proposal on the agenda at the CDD's to adopt a maximum leash length of 22'. I think they cancelled last month's meeting for lack of business and apparently they've now got their priorities in place and scheduled a meeting to regulate the length of dog leashes.

Does anyone think the "Maximum Leash Length" law, should also apply to cats?

[srswans]

Originally Posted by GaryKoca

It is pretty hard to keep your dog from peeing on a neighbor's yard, because there are no open lots or parks in the middle of our neighborhoods. But please make sure you pick up after your dog when it poops. Nobody wants to find poop in their yard when they don't own a dog themselves. That is very annoying.

Keep your dog off of private property. It is not acceptable to let your dog pee or poop on private property. Picking up afterwards is not good enough.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I think there's a proposal on the agenda at the CDD's to adopt a maximum leash length of 22'. I think they cancelled last month's meeting for lack of business and apparently they've now got their priorities in place and scheduled a meeting to regulate the length of dog leashes.

Does anyone think the "Maximum Leash Length" law, should also apply to cats?

Only saw a cat on a leash once here in the Villages in the past 18.5 years. It quickly went all the way up the nearby tree. She, the owner, had it on a very long leash.