Pet Walkers

[nanvitt]

The Villages is the worst place I've lived regarding owners standing in front of a neighbors home and letting their dog urinate in a neighbors yard. And it then attracts the next dog that comes along. There are dog parks, walking paths and even better....your own yard. Be respectful and keep your dog out of your neighbors yard.

[Kelevision]

The Villages is the worst place I've lived regarding owners standing in front of a neighbors home and letting their dog urinate in a neighbors yard. And it then attracts the next dog that comes along. There are dog parks, walking paths and even better....your own yard. Be respectful and keep your dog out of your neighbors yard.

The Villages is the worst place I’ve lived regarding animal haters. It’s telling about the type of person you are. Dogs sniff. Dogs pee and poop and they do it when they need/want to. I have a CYV and my dogs are out there at various times of day, doing what they do and when we go on a walk, it’s not going to stop them from sniffing and peeing/pooping in a yard if they need to. Thankfully, my neighborhood is pet friendly and you live somewhere else. TV is full of not only dogs but plenty of wildlife. Nobody asked you to move here and if you hate it leave.

[vintageogauge]

I will gladly accept dogs doing their business in my yard as long as the owner bags the poop. It is way, way, way better then having Canada geese in the yard. Also, we have St. Augustine grass and dogs go on it multiple times a day and I have never had a brown spot from a dog peeing on my lawn. There are thousands of dogs in TV, maybe even more than people.

[Eg_cruz]

The Villages is the worst place I’ve lived regarding animal haters. It’s telling about the type of person you are. Dogs sniff. Dogs pee and poop and they do it when they need/want to. I have a CYV and my dogs are out there at various times of day, doing what they do and when we go on a walk, it’s not going to stop them from sniffing and peeing/pooping in a yard if they need to. Thankfully, my neighborhood is pet friendly and you live somewhere else. TV is full of not only dogs but plenty of wildlife. Nobody asked you to move here and if you hate it leave.
Sorry but I strongly disagree. You most certainly can train your dog when and where to pee and poop. People allowing their dog free range simply don’t care about anyone else.
FYI just because someone doesn’t want your dog poop on their property doesn’t mean they hate animals. It means they don’t like irresponsible owners.

[Chellybean]

Sorry but I strongly disagree. You most certainly can train your dog when and where to pee and poop. People allowing their dog free range simply don’t care about anyone else.
FYI just because someone doesn’t want your dog poop on their property doesn’t mean they hate animals. It means they don’t like irresponsible owners.

I couldn't agree more, Manipulation and entitled villager, walk your dog on your own property and i love animals so put that in your pipe and smoke it, entitled people who think other peoples property is your dog potty station!!!!

[Bogie Shooter]

Hasn’t this been covered a hundred times or more?
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[fdpaq0580]

The Villages is the worst place I’ve lived regarding animal haters. It’s telling about the type of person you are. Dogs sniff. Dogs pee and poop and they do it when they need/want to. I have a CYV and my dogs are out there at various times of day, doing what they do and when we go on a walk, it’s not going to stop them from sniffing and peeing/pooping in a yard if they need to. Thankfully, my neighborhood is pet friendly and you live somewhere else. TV is full of not only dogs but plenty of wildlife. Nobody asked you to move here and if you hate it leave.

It is also very telling about the type of person YOU (note; "you" in this reply is not specific or restricted to the quoted reply, but is in reference to those who may agree with it) are. Self entitled, selfish, disrespectful of others and their property, with a duck U attitude regarding your attitude toward your neighbors. As for going for a walk, what keeps your dog from sniffing and peeing/pooping on lawns that you don't own is YOU! You own the dog! It can only go, sniff, snoop, pee and poop if You let it. As for the wildlife you mention, that is an old and invalid attempt at distraction. Wildlife does in no way equate to domesticated, human bred and owned pets. You bought it, you own it, so you should , like your car or your kid, control it. If you can't you should not own it. If you Won't control it, then you are unfit to own it. Lastly, nobody asked you to move here either. And I doubt that anyone asked you to dump raw sewage in their yard If you are not capable of being a decent, respectful, and civilized individual, then perhaps you might consider moving so you don't have to hear/read what your neighbors really think.
🙁🫤☹️.

[Djean1981]

Most dogs can be trained to do their business in their own yard - before a walk...

[fdpaq0580]

Hasn’t this been covered a hundred times or more?
:popcorn::popcorn:

And will continue as long as there are self-centered individuals that have zero respect for their neighbors.

This isn't a real job, but it gives me something to do.
SUCH FUN!

[LeRoySmith]

The Villages is the worst place I’ve lived regarding animal haters. It’s telling about the type of person you are. Dogs sniff. Dogs pee and poop and they do it when they need/want to. I have a CYV and my dogs are out there at various times of day, doing what they do and when we go on a walk, it’s not going to stop them from sniffing and peeing/pooping in a yard if they need to. Thankfully, my neighborhood is pet friendly and you live somewhere else. TV is full of not only dogs but plenty of wildlife. Nobody asked you to move here and if you hate it leave.

This has nothing to do with animals and everything to do with certain kinds of people.


It is also very telling about the type of person YOU (note; "you" in this reply is not specific or restricted to the quoted reply, but is in reference to those who may agree with it) are. Self entitled, selfish, disrespectful of others and their property, with a duck U attitude regarding your attitude toward your neighbors. As for going for a walk, what keeps your dog from sniffing and peeing/pooping on lawns that you don't own is YOU! You own the dog! It can only go, sniff, snoop, pee and poop if You let it. As for the wildlife you mention, that is an old and invalid attempt at distraction. Wildlife does in no way equate to domesticated, human bred and owned pets. You bought it, you own it, so you should , like your car or your kid, control it. If you can't you should not own it. If you Won't control it, then you are unfit to own it. Lastly, nobody asked you to move here either. And I doubt that anyone asked you to dump raw sewage in their yard If you are not capable of being a decent, respectful, and civilized individual, then perhaps you might consider moving so you don't have to hear/read what your neighbors really think.
🙁🫤☹️.

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[fdpaq0580]

Most dogs can be trained to do their business in their own yard - before a walk...

All dogs can be trained to walk at their owners side, head held high (short leash ) like you're actually walking for exercise.

[JMintzer]

Hasn’t this been covered a hundred times or more?
:popcorn::popcorn:

Of course it has. And look how successful all of those other threads have been...

And bets on the "over/under" on the number of posts in this "unique" thread?

Oh, and another "first post" bomb dropper...

[fdpaq0580]

This has nothing to do with animals and everything to do with certain kinds of people.




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You are welcome! Glad to have been of service. Have a wonderful weekend

[TEXJK]

Take them to the greens to pee they look like s$*# anyway

[Black Beauty]

train your pet

[MikeN]

Man, or lady, you’re in for a storm with this post. If you’re in a neighborhood with fenced yards in in a pet zone. I have a neighbor who yells at anyone even walking on their grass. Personally I encourage dog walkers to use the side corner and as long as they pickup and they do, who cares

[TheWarriors]

And will continue as long as there are self-centered individuals that have zero respect for their neighbors.

This isn't a real job, but it gives me something to do.
SUCH FUN!

Bogie has almost 19,000 posts, everything has been covered for him.

[sjeffries]

All dogs can be trained to walk at their owners side, head held high (short leash ) like you're actually walking for exercise.

If I had a dog, I would make the effort to have them use my own yard. However, I don’t get why dog walkers, who DO carry plastic bags, don’t ALSO carry a small squirt bottle of water to dilute the area. Wouldn’t this help, for several reasons?

[merrymini]

Can some of these rules be applied to golfers?

[Gunny2403]

You obviously know very little about the subject. Dogs typically urinate as soon as they are outside if they need to. It will occur on the owners property. After the initial urination, while walking, the animal will stop and mark the territory with droplets. No harm to plants or grass. I’m fine with this. Regarding “pooping”, there’s no way to know when a dog will poop. A good owner bags it in totality and moved on. If they don’t, then I have a problem with them. No way would I use a dog park. I’ve seen too many dogs ignored as they become aggressive towards other dogs. Do the other dogs have their required shots? To walk on the MMP’s I still have to walk thru my neighborhood to get there. Like all things, there are considerate owners and the opposite. If I see a small sign in a yard asking me not to let my dog near their perfect landscaping (in the owners mind), I make sure to move past the yard as asked. Done for now!

[Gunny2403]

So I don’t get dinged, I’ll simply say your wrong in so many ways.

[Travilinggal]

It amazes me that with everything The Villages has to offer, you prefer to sit at your front window waiting to watch a dog pee.

[Gunny2403]

This person needed dinged by the moderators

[msilagy]

So the dog owner is able to control when a dog irinates, expecially a male? If your yard is that important to you please reevaluate your life's expectations. Try having more gratitude for the things that matter.

[Shellbak]

The Villages is the worst place I've lived regarding owners standing in front of a neighbors home and letting their dog urinate in a neighbors yard. And it then attracts the next dog that comes along. There are dog parks, walking paths and even better....your own yard. Be respectful and keep your dog out of your neighbors yard.

You open yourself to people who have no respect for other people yards or property. I posted something similar to this shortly after we moved in. We at the time had two dogs ourselves and we had our dogs use our yard for their bathroom and I cleaned up after it.

[admiral72]

Hopefully, you were able to train them not to go in your house? It is a manner of training isn't it?

[SHIBUMI]

The Villages is the worst place I've lived regarding owners standing in front of a neighbors home and letting their dog urinate in a neighbors yard. And it then attracts the next dog that comes along. There are dog parks, walking paths and even better....your own yard. Be respectful and keep your dog out of your neighbors yard.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=103990&stc=1&d=1714910876:clap2:

[airstreamingypsy]

Hasn’t this been covered a hundred times or more?
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1,000 times. Everyone takes sides and nothing is done. OP is new, first post...... it's so tedious having these complainers.

[Boffin]

The Villages is the worst place I've lived regarding owners standing in front of a neighbors home and letting their dog urinate in a neighbors yard. And it then attracts the next dog that comes along. There are dog parks, walking paths and even better....your own yard. Be respectful and keep your dog out of your neighbors yard.

Many lawns are treated with a wide variety of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and fertilizers that are not necessarily “animal friendly.” As all owners well know, their animals health is their problem and responsibility.

[airstreamingypsy]

The Villages is the worst place I've lived regarding owners standing in front of a neighbors home and letting their dog urinate in a neighbors yard. And it then attracts the next dog that comes along. There are dog parks, walking paths and even better....your own yard. Be respectful and keep your dog out of your neighbors yard.

You sitting at the window, watching for dogs peeing in your yard? There are 3,000 or so activities, surely you can find one more fun.

Remember there's lots of wildlife in TV, coyotes, bobcats, gators, big birds, foxes, squirrels, panthers, bears and who knows what else.... all who have access to your yard....... life is short, pee isn't that important.

[TeresaE]

The Villages is the worst place I’ve lived regarding animal haters. It’s telling about the type of person you are. Dogs sniff. Dogs pee and poop and they do it when they need/want to. I have a CYV and my dogs are out there at various times of day, doing what they do and when we go on a walk, it’s not going to stop them from sniffing and peeing/pooping in a yard if they need to. Thankfully, my neighborhood is pet friendly and you live somewhere else. TV is full of not only dogs but plenty of wildlife. Nobody asked you to move here and if you hate it leave.

I too have a CYV. I too have a dog that does his business there. I too have neighbors who are dog lovers. However, I do not let him go in another neighborhood’s yard. He must walk to a common area spot to go. It’s simply a matter of training. You can train a dog to keep their head up when walking. If their head is up, they can’t sniff. If they can’t sniff, they won’t go. It’s as simple as that.

[BubblesandPat]

Most dogs can be trained to do their business in their own yard - before a walk...

We have our dogs do thier business in our yard before walks and have been amazed how much they understood from day one that's the only place till we get to a trail. ( and yes we pick up after them. We are surprised there aren't doggy stations on the trails...)

My pet peeve pardon the pun is pet owners who walk thier dogs unleashed. Especially on the trails. You never know how a dog is going to react to another person or dog.

[BubblesandPat]

Take them to the greens to pee they look like s$*# anyway

😆 😂

[jarodrig]

Hasn’t this been covered a hundred times or more?
:popcorn::popcorn:

Yea, but all of the posts about the poor golf course condition is starting to overtake the “dog pooped in my yard” post count!

So now is a good time to catch up !

[Indydealmaker]

The Villages is the worst place I've lived regarding owners standing in front of a neighbors home and letting their dog urinate in a neighbors yard. And it then attracts the next dog that comes along. There are dog parks, walking paths and even better....your own yard. Be respectful and keep your dog out of your neighbors yard.

Exactly why is this a big deal?

[sarvbill]

A well trained dog will heel by your side while walking and will not wonder off unless allowed. Most dog owners I've seen in the Villages walk their dogs on long retractable leases, where the dog is wondering wherever it wants to go, so in reality, the dog is walking the owner and not the other way around.

[nancymiller217@yahoo.com]

Dogs typically urinate as soon as they are outside if they need to. It will occur on the owners property. After the initial urination, while walking, the animal will stop and mark the territory with droplets. No harm to plants or grass. I’m fine with this. Regarding “pooping”, there’s no way to know when a dog will poop. A good owner bags it.

Exactly.

[RRGuyNJ]

Sorry but I strongly disagree. You most certainly can train your dog when and where to pee and poop. People allowing their dog free range simply don’t care about anyone else.
FYI just because someone doesn’t want your dog poop on their property doesn’t mean they hate animals. It means they don’t like irresponsible owners.

How long have you been a trainer? What breeds do you train? How much do you charge for your expert training ability?

[Velvet]

[QUOTE=Kelevision;2328054]The Villages is the worst place I’ve lived regarding animal haters. It’s telling about the type of person you are. Dogs sniff. Dogs pee and poop and they do it when they need/want to. I have a CYV and my dogs are out there at various times of day, doing what they do and when we go on a walk, it’s not going to stop them from sniffing and peeing/pooping in a yard if they need to. Thankfully, my neighborhood is pet friendly and you live somewhere else. TV is full of not only dogs but plenty of wildlife. Nobody asked you to move here and if you hate it leave.[/QUOTE

If you own a dog you should anticipate its needs. When a dog misbehaves, people usually don’t hold the dog responsible, they hold the walker responsible for bad behavior. And most people here have dogs, they just take the trouble to not potty them on other people’s lawns.

[jparsoneau@aol.com]

A little bit of friendly advice from the friendliest neighborhood if you don’t like a little pee in your yard and this bothers you, you should probably move.

[thelegges]

It amazes me that with everything The Villages has to offer, you prefer to sit at your front window waiting to watch a dog pee.

You sitting at the window, watching for dogs peeing in your yard? There are 3,000 or so activities, surely you can find one more fun.

Remember there's lots of wildlife in TV, coyotes, bobcats, gators, big birds, foxes, squirrels, panthers, bears and who knows what else.... all who have access to your yard....... life is short, pee isn't that important.

When cameras go off 23 times a day on your corner lot, one doesn’t need to be home sitting in a window, to watch those many everyday using lawns as a dog park.

Information note in 10 years at our previous corner lot cameras only went off for three bobcats, 1 gator named “lucky”, one small bear, weird squirrel who posed for the each camera, and once a year a cute family of ducks. So wildlife uses lawns sparingly, not as a potty stop, but as a cut through to the next pond.

Wildlife isn’t as abundant in neighborhoods to be problematic as you posted

[Topspinmo]

Hasn’t this been covered a hundred times or more?
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I estimating two hundred times.

[Velvet]

A little bit of friendly advice from the friendliest neighborhood if you don’t like a little pee in your yard and this bothers you, you should probably move.

I’m afraid it is the other way around. If you tried that in my neighborhood, you’d find yourself a very lonely person.

[Topspinmo]

Yea, but all of the posts about the poor golf course condition is starting to overtake the “dog pooped in my yard” post count!

So now is a good time to catch up !


But, dog poop posts are not going to cost you next year. Expect 40% plus raise in maintenance fees. For me that’s after 25% raise.

[TeresaE]

You obviously know very little about the subject. Dogs typically urinate as soon as they are outside if they need to. It will occur on the owners property. After the initial urination, while walking, the animal will stop and mark the territory with droplets. No harm to plants or grass. I’m fine with this. Regarding “pooping”, there’s no way to know when a dog will poop. A good owner bags it in totality and moved on. If they don’t, then I have a problem with them. No way would I use a dog park. I’ve seen too many dogs ignored as they become aggressive towards other dogs. Do the other dogs have their required shots? To walk on the MMP’s I still have to walk thru my neighborhood to get there. Like all things, there are considerate owners and the opposite. If I see a small sign in a yard asking me not to let my dog near their perfect landscaping (in the owners mind), I make sure to move past the yard as asked. Done for now!

I know exactly when and where my dog will poop. If you keep their head up so they cannot sniff until they get to a designated spot, they will not poop. You can also make them poop in your yard prior to the walk. It’s all just a matter of training and leadership.

[Velvet]

Exactly why is this a big deal?

Well, when you’re ready to pay the thousands of dollars I spend annually on fertilizing, irrigation, moving and weeding my lawn, we can talk about your dog.

[fdpaq0580]

Man, or lady, you’re in for a storm with this post. If you’re in a neighborhood with fenced yards in in a pet zone. I have a neighbor who yells at anyone even walking on their grass. Personally I encourage dog walkers to use the side corner and as long as they pickup and they do, who cares

Many care! You only get to say what is acceptable for you and your property, not for your neighbors. Your neighbor who yells has every justification for yelling at trespassers, with or without pets.

[Cobullymom]

The Villages is the worst place I've lived regarding owners standing in front of a neighbors home and letting their dog urinate in a neighbors yard. And it then attracts the next dog that comes along. There are dog parks, walking paths and even better....your own yard. Be respectful and keep your dog out of your neighbors yard.
Another miserable Villagers rambling on, that's why I barely ever look at this useless forum. Thanks for confirming why I can't stand it.

[fdpaq0580]

If I had a dog, I would make the effort to have them use my own yard. However, I don’t get why dog walkers, who DO carry plastic bags, don’t ALSO carry a small squirt bottle of water to dilute the area. Wouldn’t this help, for several reasons?

Unnecessary if you keep to the sidewalk or street and [Bdo not trespass[/B] onto the lawn. NO EXCUSE for trespassing are acceptable. If it is too hot, stay home. If it is raining, you stay home. If it is a lovely day, walk with a purpose. Exercise! Keep dog focused. Don't let him/her/it go nose down to sniff. Keep head high on a short leash and following the alpha, you, I hope.

[fdpaq0580]

Can some of these rules be applied to golfers?

Absolutely not! You see, golfers ARE special. 😉😏

[HORNET]

Love Animals! Do not like Pet ( Village ) Owners !

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I don’t care if they go or don’t go on lawn,but I walk my sisters dog Sammy in Boston all the time and I don’t think he’s ever gone on grass very much and neither have his friends, he’s 15 and it hasn’t bothered him , so why not let them go on pavement and it’s easier to pick up ?

[Pmgokey]

It amazes me that with everything The Villages has to offer, you prefer to sit at your front window waiting to watch a dog pee.

I don’t need to sit and watch, I can see the pre spots in my zoysia a few days later.

I live in a CYV with two dogs. Our dogs don’t pee in the front yard and we let them pee in back before they go for walks

We never let our dogs walk in someone else’s yard. After we get out of the villa areas there are public areas that the dogs can use, if necessary.

Is there a problem in the beautiful Villages if someone wants their yard to look nice?

[Bogie Shooter]

Another miserable Villagers rambling on, that's why I barely ever look at this useless forum. Thanks for confirming why I can't stand it.

Forum not useless…….just some posters!

[fdpaq0580]

It amazes me that with everything The Villages has to offer, you prefer to sit at your front window waiting to watch a dog pee.

I, for one, don't wait for them. But, being somewhat limited, I enjoy looking out and enjoying what I can. The dog walkers just appear, wandering slooowly along, trying to get "Phydoux" to find a scent that will trigger him/her to dump. People, unless they have some weird fetish, generally don't enjoy watching animals defecate or urinate.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

The Villages is the worst place I’ve lived regarding animal haters. It’s telling about the type of person you are. Dogs sniff. Dogs pee and poop and they do it when they need/want to. I have a CYV and my dogs are out there at various times of day, doing what they do and when we go on a walk, it’s not going to stop them from sniffing and peeing/pooping in a yard if they need to. Thankfully, my neighborhood is pet friendly and you live somewhere else. TV is full of not only dogs but plenty of wildlife. Nobody asked you to move here and if you hate it leave.

I love dogs and cats but he/she is correct. Just because I hate dog pee/poop in my yard has no bearing on my feelings about them…just their owners.

[fdpaq0580]

You obviously know very little about the subject. Dogs typically urinate as soon as they are outside if they need to. It will occur on the owners property. After the initial urination, while walking, the animal will stop and mark the territory with droplets. No harm to plants or grass. I’m fine with this. Regarding “pooping”, there’s no way to know when a dog will poop. A good owner bags it in totality and moved on. If they don’t, then I have a problem with them. No way would I use a dog park. I’ve seen too many dogs ignored as they become aggressive towards other dogs. Do the other dogs have their required shots? To walk on the MMP’s I still have to walk thru my neighborhood to get there. Like all things, there are considerate owners and the opposite. If I see a small sign in a yard asking me not to let my dog near their perfect landscaping (in the owners mind), I make sure to move past the yard as asked. Done for now!

Signs are not allowed. If you can move past one house, why not two, or even twenty or more. Dogs, like the wolves they came from, can hold "it" if they are on a mission, like a hunt. That is why if the owner focuses on the exercise aspect of walking and conveys this by keeping the dog on a short leash, head up, not nose down, dog will hold "it" until the mission (the walk) is over.

[fdpaq0580]

Hopefully, you were able to train them not to go in your house? It is a manner of training isn't it?

😉😉😉 Ab-so-lutly!!

[Velvet]

Forum not useless…….just some posters!

New people come to TV, and they don’t know how to behave so the issue comes up over and over again. If selling a house depended on people being considerate, I bet, we would not have another dog poop thread.

[fdpaq0580]

I too have a CYV. I too have a dog that does his business there. I too have neighbors who are dog lovers. However, I do not let him go in another neighborhood’s yard. He must walk to a common area spot to go. It’s simply a matter of training. You can train a dog to keep their head up when walking. If their head is up, they can’t sniff. If they can’t sniff, they won’t go. It’s as simple as that.

As simple as that! Thank you!

[fdpaq0580]

Exactly.

A good owner kes his/her dog under their control and off lawns that don't belong to them.

[bobmarc]

The Villages: Florida's Friendliest Hometown.:wave::mad:

[fdpaq0580]

Exactly why is this a big deal?

You really don't know??? 😶🫤

[Velvet]

The Villages: Florida's Friendliest Hometown.:wave::mad:

I find it funny that people try to say this whenever they try to justify their antisocial behavior.