Dog parks..ERRR

[gigi9877]

Not a fan of dog parks, but we are renting a home with no fence and I have a semi big dog, that needs to get energy out.. I have been to the majority of them, and I prefer one... With that said, we have had LUCK with no aggressive dogs till a few weeks ago.. If your dog has aggressive tendencies DO NOT bring them to a dog park...The first time my dog went to greet other dogs coming at the gate and this dog who was in the park with her came running over and started to attack her. The owner was quick and got her.. She said "oh its the gate" 2 weeks later I was sitting on the bench and my dog was next to me her dog came over and attacked her again. (She said its the bench) again she leased him up and left.. I should have known better when I saw that dog in the park but I gave him and the owner the benefit of the doubt.. Last night I was brushing my dog and noticed scabs around the spot the dog went after her I had checked at the park I didn't see any blood and she has been acting fine so I never thought twice until I saw the scabs. Needless to say if I see this lady with this dog in the park I will Not go in.. But People Please do not bring aggressive dogs into a dog park!!! Sorry I had to vent!

[letue]

Not a fan of dog parks, but we are renting a home with no fence and I have a semi big dog, that needs to get energy out.. I have been to the majority of them, and I prefer one... With that said, we have had LUCK with no aggressive dogs till a few weeks ago.. If your dog has aggressive tendencies DO NOT bring them to a dog park...The first time my dog went to greet other dogs coming at the gate and this dog who was in the park with her came running over and started to attack her. The owner was quick and got her.. She said "oh its the gate" 2 weeks later I was sitting on the bench and my dog was next to me her dog came over and attacked her again. (She said its the bench) again she leased him up and left.. I should have known better when I saw that dog in the park but I gave him and the owner the benefit of the doubt.. Last night I was brushing my dog and noticed scabs around the spot the dog went after her I had checked at the park I didn't see any blood and she has been acting fine so I never thought twice until I saw the scabs. Needless to say if I see this lady with this dog in the park I will Not go in.. But People Please do not bring aggressive dogs into a dog park!!! Sorry I had to vent!
Unfortunately there are many aggressive dogs that are taken to the dog parks here - especially during the high season when we get many visitors. I won't enter unless I know the other dogs. My dog has been attacked twice and that was enough for me to change my visit times to avoid some dogs. You were lucky that the owner was on top of the situation since many that are not. Be very careful when visiting.....

[Blueblaze]

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.

[Lea N]

Not a fan of dog parks, but we are renting a home with no fence and I have a semi big dog, that needs to get energy out.. I have been to the majority of them, and I prefer one... With that said, we have had LUCK with no aggressive dogs till a few weeks ago.. If your dog has aggressive tendencies DO NOT bring them to a dog park...The first time my dog went to greet other dogs coming at the gate and this dog who was in the park with her came running over and started to attack her. The owner was quick and got her.. She said "oh its the gate" 2 weeks later I was sitting on the bench and my dog was next to me her dog came over and attacked her again. (She said its the bench) again she leased him up and left.. I should have known better when I saw that dog in the park but I gave him and the owner the benefit of the doubt.. Last night I was brushing my dog and noticed scabs around the spot the dog went after her I had checked at the park I didn't see any blood and she has been acting fine so I never thought twice until I saw the scabs. Needless to say if I see this lady with this dog in the park I will Not go in.. But People Please do not bring aggressive dogs into a dog park!!! Sorry I had to vent!

I'm sorry this happened to your dog. As the saying goes "you can't fix stupid." And you can't make people care when they don't. I've never been a fan of dog parks because of what your dog and you had to go through. Is there any management that you can contact who might stop her from bringing her dog in again? It's a shame this happens but some people just don't teach their dogs and don't understand their dog should not be in the park.

[Pairadocs]

[QUOTE=gigi9877;2251079]Not a fan of dog parks, but we are renting a home with no fence and I have a semi big dog, that needs to get energy out.. I have been to the majority of them, and I prefer one... With that said, we have had LUCK with no aggressive dogs till a few weeks ago.. If your dog has aggressive tendencies DO NOT bring them to a dog park...The first time my dog went to greet other dogs coming at the gate and this dog who was in the park with her came running over and started to attack her. The owner was quick and got her.. She said "oh its the gate" 2 weeks later I was sitting on the bench and my dog was next to me her dog came over and attacked her again. (She said its the bench) again she leased him up and left.. I should have known better when I saw that dog in the park but I gave him and the owner the benefit of the doubt.. Last night I was brushing my dog and noticed scabs around the spot the dog went after her I had checked at the park I didn't see any blood and she has been acting fine so I never thought twice until I saw the scabs. Needless to say if I see this lady with this dog in the park I will Not go in.. But People Please do not bring aggressive dogs into a dog park!!! Sorry I had to vent![/QUOTE

Lesson learned, it took two incidents, but luckily you are both okay (other than the minor scratches). Ranting can be good for you, and people "vent" on here all the time. Unfortunately, and you probably KNOW this, your "rant" will not affect anyone. People do what they want to do, and especially true here, but also in most communities. Relatives write all the time about their retirement community in another state, and the unbelievable ignorance of the owners of aggressive dogs there. OF COURSE the "rules" are posted, but the administration of their community does "not want to get involved"... of course they don't. So each dog owner must decide for themselves how to protect themselves and their pet. Also, at the community of our relatives, the separation of "small" dog park(s) under a certain weight, and "large" dog parks is very clearly posted and printed in the resident handbook. It's completely ignored, people chose the park their dog "likes best". People with tiny dogs routinely come to the entrance, see large pit bulls and even a great Dane that belongs to a resident, and after an incident a year ago, that involved a physical beating by a resident who proclaimed "I PAY my amenity fees and I'll take my dog where HE wants to go", and the person who objected ended up with half a dozen stitches after being struck near the eye with a leash of CHAIN, not leather... my relatives said most people now just turn around and never come in IF things seems "strained" or they see known "troublesome, arrogant" people ! Sad but, better safe than sorry as the old saying goes. The angry old person may well have a weapon in their pocket or purse ?

[Djean1981]

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

[gigi9877]

I agree with the having to slide the id at the gate but I don’t agree with “ 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.” when a vicious dog has your dog by the throat and is snarling with teeth showing, that actually is a big deal, regardless of what the extent of the growl or the nips..But believe me if the owner wasn’t right there. My foot would have been kicking that dog off of my dog!

[chrisinva]

GIGI 9877 - very sorry to hear of your horrible expereiences at the dog park & hope you both are now OK. There's a long list of dog park rules posted outside each park which no one abides by, unfortunately. The 5th item from the bottom notes that ALL dogs must be neutered or spayed before entering the park. This sometimes helps with aggressiveness. Also, somewhere on the list it states your MUST be a resident. The people who check IDs rarely come around to do that. I think there's an age requirement of 30, also, but not100% sure of that. Next time, IMHO, follow the offending person to their car & get the plate info & report this to someone (?) in authority, sorry I don't know to whom. Or follow them to their golf car & take a pic or 2. Or get a few good pics of the nasty dog. Ill-tempered dogs do not deserve the freedom & friendships of a dog park. My rant.

[Taltarzac725]

Try Doggie Doo Run Run. This is a 10 acre private dog park that has a small dog section, a big dog section and a 5 acre big field where any dogs can go but they and their users assume the risk.

There are occasional fights but the owners and usual customers do watch out for one another a bit.

The small dog section is for canines 30 lbs or less.

I have had two pooches bitten there so there is a risk. Both of my dogs were attacked by first timers or near first time dog park users. The first dog got bit on the butt by a Weimaraner in the Summer of 2007 while being chased by a group of hound like animals. The second of our dogs at first stared down a pit bull but both dogs walked away but them swung around again. He (my dog) got a hole in the bottom of the paw but the pit bull, luckily, did not bite down. It was new to the owner as well as to the dog park. Just a bit of bad luck.

But we have had many days of enjoyment using Doggie Doo Run Run and most of the time the dogs and the owners behave.

There have been a few near fights between humans there as well. Few and far between though. And I met many very interesting people over the 16 years we have gone there. They opened in 2003 and just had their 20th Anniversary Party. Some the dog owners have been going there since that time but not many.

[mikeycereal]

I've only been to one dog park in the villages at one of the newer areas. There's a side for small dogs and a side for med-large dogs. Our 2 dogs are small and we are always on that side. One of our dogs is noisy and will run up to bark & greet new dogs that arrive. We are quick to call out to him to cool it, but he never bites and he's all noise and then sniffs at them. Our other dog follows him for backup. She sometimes chases and plays with other dogs and then chills to rest. We've never met an aggressive dog that attacks or growls. Ours is the noisiest but harmless. If ours were to growl we would call their name out and say be nice and they listen. At any sign of over-aggression we call them to back off just to be on the safe side. We would most likely pick them up and apologize to the other owner if ours ever attacked another and then we'd leave for those dogs' safety. Fortunately it hasn't happened.

If any dog is attacking another they should not be going there. The villager who kicked that dog was in the right to save their dog. A dog would save a human so it should be reciprocal. I doubt the person goes around kicking dogs just for barking. The young owners maybe never had that happen and were upset but that should be a wakeup call for them. Do not bring your aggressive attacking dog to where others are. Or at least leash them for more control. Should be common sense. Does your dog like to meet others? Let him run free in the park. Is he known to attack others? Don't bring him and leash until the behavior can be corrected. Other dogs should not become victims when one person can't control theirs.

[Sandy and Ed]

Funny that we can have gate keepers that smile and wave as you enter your village through a gate that really doesn’t need monitoring and not be able to provide a monitor for the very few dog parks we have to insure they are being properly used by residents. Heck we have monitors that check i Village ids at pools and upon entry into each clubhouse. Can’t we get some folks on the payroll to work the dog parks??? Biggest problem with the Villages is lack of policy enforcement in many places where it is most needed. (And of course the B&B’s)

[ehonour]

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

A couple of others also expressed this thought, but... The incorrect assumption here is that "true Villagers" are somehow better behaved than the broad population? Just need to read Talk of the Villages for a while to see that ain't so.

Until I observe the behavior of any dogs (and people) in the park, I stay near the gate with my dog. Or I don't enter.

[FosterMomma]

We have two wimpy 10 year old Golden Retrievers and we only take them to private dog parks… the one in Inverness and the one here next to TV. The reason we do that is because both places require that all dogs have their shots and aggressive dogs get banned. Neither of those things are true at the Villages parks. Come and join us at Doggy Do Run on 101 and see if you like it. It costs us $30 a month and is well worth it. Of hours, the place is nearly empty.

[jimjamuser]

Not a fan of dog parks, but we are renting a home with no fence and I have a semi big dog, that needs to get energy out.. I have been to the majority of them, and I prefer one... With that said, we have had LUCK with no aggressive dogs till a few weeks ago.. If your dog has aggressive tendencies DO NOT bring them to a dog park...The first time my dog went to greet other dogs coming at the gate and this dog who was in the park with her came running over and started to attack her. The owner was quick and got her.. She said "oh its the gate" 2 weeks later I was sitting on the bench and my dog was next to me her dog came over and attacked her again. (She said its the bench) again she leased him up and left.. I should have known better when I saw that dog in the park but I gave him and the owner the benefit of the doubt.. Last night I was brushing my dog and noticed scabs around the spot the dog went after her I had checked at the park I didn't see any blood and she has been acting fine so I never thought twice until I saw the scabs. Needless to say if I see this lady with this dog in the park I will Not go in.. But People Please do not bring aggressive dogs into a dog park!!! Sorry I had to vent!
Some people walk their dogs on a leash around the outskirts of a softball field after the games are over. Also, near the horse stadium (not sure of a better name) which is in the northern section, there are acres of grass. You just have to be creative about your situation. You could use a squirt gun filled with soapy water or vinegar. Then as the aggressive dog approaches, pop him in the snout. Dogs have a massive amount or sensors in their nose so that should deter the dog in the future. Also, I suppose, you should do this COVERTLY when that dogs owner is NOT looking. It would be tricky to accomplish, but would be possible. And would NOT hurt the dog permanently.

[Misky1951]

I'm not a fan on dog parks either. There are websites offering large fenced yards that you can rent just for your dog. Haven't tried it but I think it's a good alternative to get your dog some off leach time.

[Jdburns11]

98+% of the dogs are pretty good - I have actually been surprised there aren’t occasionally more dust-ups. If the dog won’t behave or continually aggressive towards 1 or any number of dogs - they need to vacate until such time they’ve been trained or chilled out. Had 1 dog that would go after ours every time she entered…. Would hide under the bench - I just refuse to put my dog in that situation anymore.

Our dog has gotten a couple of bouts of giardia as well - not sure where we’re getting that from which is part of the problem. I do like watching the dogs run & play - and 10 minutes there for our dog is better than 10 times around the block. That said, we may have to moderate our visits a bit or perhaps try others. Haven’t seen in the winter yet as we just got the dog in March and it was April/May before shots had all been had.

Respectfully, DB

[OhioBuckeye]

Oh my, with all the rental homes in TV why did you rent that home, please don’t say you liked the location when there’s lots of very nice locations in TV. Sorry to hear about your pet!

[Behoult]

Not a fan of dog parks, but we are renting a home with no fence and I have a semi big dog, that needs to get energy out.. I have been to the majority of them, and I prefer one... With that said, we have had LUCK with no aggressive dogs till a few weeks ago.. If your dog has aggressive tendencies DO NOT bring them to a dog park...The first time my dog went to greet other dogs coming at the gate and this dog who was in the park with her came running over and started to attack her. The owner was quick and got her.. She said "oh its the gate" 2 weeks later I was sitting on the bench and my dog was next to me her dog came over and attacked her again. (She said its the bench) again she leased him up and left.. I should have known better when I saw that dog in the park but I gave him and the owner the benefit of the doubt.. Last night I was brushing my dog and noticed scabs around the spot the dog went after her I had checked at the park I didn't see any blood and she has been acting fine so I never thought twice until I saw the scabs. Needless to say if I see this lady with this dog in the park I will Not go in.. But People Please do not bring aggressive dogs into a dog park!!! Sorry I had to vent!

I would recommend Doggie Do Run Run located on CR 101 north of 466. Doggie Do Run Run is a private membership based facility. The park is approximately 10 acres in size with 3 separate fenced enclosures.

Management are on site and any aggressive dogs / owners are removed from the site.

As an added bonus - your mark your dogs poop with a small flag (similar to those used to mark water lines etc) and the park staff pick up and dispose of the poop.

I have been going there for 9 years and have been very satisfied.

[Bellavita]

Geez what dog park are you going to?


Unfortunately there are many aggressive dogs that are taken to the dog parks here - especially during the high season when we get many visitors. I won't enter unless I know the other dogs. My dog has been attacked twice and that was enough for me to change my visit times to avoid some dogs. You were lucky that the owner was on top of the situation since many that are not. Be very careful when visiting.....

[msmr23@gmail.com]

there is a phone # on the gate to report any aggressive dog. They are banned. Take a photo of the dog and owner if you can. If you do not report it will continue to happen.

[scooterstang]

Any dog can be an aggressive dog to a different dog. I was a mailman for 32 years and the damm little dogs gave me more problems than the bigger dogs! I call them ankle biters for good reason.

[Taltarzac725]

Any dog can be an aggressive dog to a different dog. I was a mailman for 32 years and the damm little dogs gave me more problems than the bigger dogs! I call them ankle biters for good reason.

The rather new movie Strays has some very funny jokes about mailmen and dogs. It is quite a crude movie though. Lots of bathroom stall like humor. And that at a Junior HS.

[Normal]

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.

[kendi]

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.

Swiping a card will not fix the problem.

[kendi]

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.

I have never had a dog damage my grass. And I’ve owned many, all females. Never saw damage from other dogs using my yard either. Normal dog urine does not hurt grass. Only if they have a problem that causes a high acidity level. Guess the sick ones like your yard.

[BrianL99]

Not a fan of dog parks, but we are renting a home with no fence and I have a semi big dog, that needs to get energy out.. I have been to the majority of them, and I prefer one... With that said, we have had LUCK with no aggressive dogs till a few weeks ago.. If your dog has aggressive tendencies DO NOT bring them to a dog park...The first time my dog went to greet other dogs coming at the gate and this dog who was in the park with her came running over and started to attack her. The owner was quick and got her.. She said "oh its the gate" 2 weeks later I was sitting on the bench and my dog was next to me her dog came over and attacked her again. (She said its the bench) again she leased him up and left.. I should have known better when I saw that dog in the park but I gave him and the owner the benefit of the doubt.. Last night I was brushing my dog and noticed scabs around the spot the dog went after her I had checked at the park I didn't see any blood and she has been acting fine so I never thought twice until I saw the scabs. Needless to say if I see this lady with this dog in the park I will Not go in.. But People Please do not bring aggressive dogs into a dog park!!! Sorry I had to vent!

I don't know what dog parks in TV you folks are going to, but I'm at a dog park in TV, every single day, from Oct - June. There's hardly ever a serious problem and when that arises, it's usually quickly brought under control. I've probably one seen it a couple of times and the dog owners were as much to blame as the dog.

Like everything else in the pet world, it's usually the owners who need to do better.

[Velvet]

I have never had a dog damage my grass. And I’ve owned many, all females. Never saw damage from other dogs using my yard either. Normal dog urine does not hurt grass. Only if they have a problem that causes a high acidity level. Guess the sick ones like your yard.

No problem but remember my lawn is not your dog’s litter box so please keep it off!

[Taltarzac725]

I don't know what dog parks in TV you folks are going to, but I'm at a dog park in TV, every single day, from Oct - June. There's hardly ever a serious problem and when that arises, it's usually quickly brought under control. I've probably one seen it a couple of times and the dog owners were as much to blame as the dog.

Like everything else in the pet world, it's usually the owners who need to do better.

It is almost always the owner. There was a sweet pit bull mix at Doggie Doo Run Run. She was gentle until she started playing rough with a new Boxer. The owners would chat about their lives and ignore their dogs to the point that us other dog owners would avoid going near them as they got very protective of their spot at Doggie Doo Run Run.

They eventually had to ban both the Boxer and the pit bull mix.

[Larchap49]

Not a fan of dog parks, but we are renting a home with no fence and I have a semi big dog, that needs to get energy out.. I have been to the majority of them, and I prefer one... With that said, we have had LUCK with no aggressive dogs till a few weeks ago.. If your dog has aggressive tendencies DO NOT bring them to a dog park...The first time my dog went to greet other dogs coming at the gate and this dog who was in the park with her came running over and started to attack her. The owner was quick and got her.. She said "oh its the gate" 2 weeks later I was sitting on the bench and my dog was next to me her dog came over and attacked her again. (She said its the bench) again she leased him up and left.. I should have known better when I saw that dog in the park but I gave him and the owner the benefit of the doubt.. Last night I was brushing my dog and noticed scabs around the spot the dog went after her I had checked at the park I didn't see any blood and she has been acting fine so I never thought twice until I saw the scabs. Needless to say if I see this lady with this dog in the park I will Not go in.. But People Please do not bring aggressive dogs into a dog park!!! Sorry I had to vent!

I would think you would be within your rights to mace an aggressive dog attacking your dog. If it was me I would mace first, apologize later.

[DONS999]

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.

[Bonanza]

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

Big dogs shouldn't scare you. I've always had big guys and they are far more calm and obedient than the aggressive little yappers . . . You know what I mean -- the ankle biters!

I never knew that living near a dog park was a problem. Hmmmm.
Living near a Walmart is probably a lot worse!

[Bonanza]

Try the dog park on Huey Street just west of Powell Road. It's very shaded, has benches and water is available.

[BrianL99]

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.

That's been my experience. My dog thinks he's a Golden, looks more like a Golden than most Goldens, but he's a mix. He loves being at the Dog Parks. I know there's someone who abuts Atlas that has 2 Goldens and they're always a pleasure when the come over to the park.

There is someone with 2 "white goldens" (apparently some European breed) and those dogs can be a problem and I won't go anywhere near them. As is typical, the owner is the problem.

We're in NH for a couple of months and every morning at 8:45, my dog is looking at me, like ... "hey dude, are we going to that park thing today?" He'll be thrilled to get back to TV, the Dog Parks and all his friends.

[d1nod1no]

Where is the list of "yards for rent" for dogs?
I have a very large fenced yard.

[PhilG]

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.

[Taltarzac725]

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.

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.

[BrianL99]

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.

It seems like a huge % of dog owners, don't seem to give whit or have any appreciation for dog/pack dynamics.

Without exception, at every dog park I've been at, 1000's of times ... if other dogs see a new dog coming through the gate, they all run over to "greet" the new dog. A new dog is invading their space and they have to bark in acknowledgement and do some sniffing.

It's not much different, than everyone at a party, turning around to see who the new arrival is, as they come through the door. Unfortunately, dogs aren't capable of saying: "Hi, thanks for stopping by". Dogs bark and sniff.

[chicksinger]

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.


In a perfect world, people would be considerate and use common sense and take responsibility for their actions. We don't live in one. Even our pools are used by those that shouldn't. Perhaps, walking through the neighborhood or driving elsewhere is a good idea.

[I'm Popeye!]

A lot of poop-oners don't like "Dog Parks"; the reason the Post Office mailbox areas have been taken over with mutts...

[Normal]

Will there ever be a time where mace is replaced by the new law backed “I’m always packing and it’s loaded” people in dog parks. Maybe it will just be a Florida thing?

[Pairadocs]

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.

Sounds like a great idea, a kind idea, even a civil idea, but surely you've noticed that is (usually) not practiced here. Every morning, every night, dog owners will walk 2, 3, even 4 blocks from their OWN grass to keep their dog from "depositing" at their house. It will never stop. Don't hate dogs, have had quite a few, but never met owners like so many (not all of course) who live here. Never lived in such a neighborhood anywhere that people take their dogs to other people's lawns to "go"... was shocked at first... LOL...not any more ! And then the folks who do pick it up in little see thru bags, and you think "how respectful", until you see them toss it behind the pretty landscape entrance to a villa area, or at a rec center's entrance landscaping, and then my hope for the human race goes right down the sewer ! Some deposit it in the villages waste reciprocals on hot days so they don't have to live with it at home. People ! They come in all varieties ! Kind to clueless... LOL !