Dogs running along side of Golf Carts - Don't!

[Darield]

Dog owners - Please, please under no circumstances let your dog run next to your golf cart! My husband just witnessed someone who ran over her dog and yes, it died. We're both devastated. I knew someone this happened to about a year ago. It happens more often than you would think. If you are not strong enough to walk your dog, drive to a local dog park and sit on the bench or hire a dog walker.

I am shocked at how often I see someone having their dog run next to a golf cart and it is an accident waiting to happen.

[CarlR33]

I cannot say I have ever seen this? I assume you mean they do this on the golf cart path?

[VApeople]

I have seen it happed more than once.

[Darield]

I cannot say I have ever seen this? I assume you mean they do this on the golf cart path?
I've seen it on a street or one of the many open fields around the villages. I have not seen it on a golf cart path.

[Bay Kid]

I've seen it many times on the path by Walnut Grove. Very scary to watch.

[fdpaq0580]

Seen it on the MMPs on streets several times. Animal endangering and abuse on display.

[Arctic Fox]

Animal endangering and abuse on display.

I hope it is illegal (especially on public roads) but who will ever be caught, and by whom?

Maybe the owners don't understand that most of the pleasure that dogs get from their outings is to be able to interact with other dogs and smells, NOT the exercise factor. The dog would find even a short walk much preferable to being forced to run alongside a golf-cart.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

THANK you for posting this. I watched one guy on Paradise, driving his golf cart with a dog tied to the support of the cart's sunbrella. The leash was probably around 25' long and the dog was darting back and forth on the grass and on the road, crossing BEHIND the cart at times. Thanks to the yahoos here on ToTV who brag about being armed 24/7 and the attitudes toward telling people what they can and cannot do with their own pets, I didn't say anything at the time.

But I wanted to tell him that I'll be posting the video of him, and uploading it to every social media I subscribe to, so everyone could see what an utter POS he is.

[kcrazorbackfan]

THANK you for posting this. I watched one guy on Paradise, driving his golf cart with a dog tied to the support of the cart's sunbrella. The leash was probably around 25' long and the dog was darting back and forth on the grass and on the road, crossing BEHIND the cart at times. Thanks to the yahoos here on ToTV who brag about being armed 24/7 and the attitudes toward telling people what they can and cannot do with their own pets, I didn't say anything at the time.

But I wanted to tell him that I'll be posting the video of him, and uploading it to every social media I subscribe to, so everyone could see what an utter POS he is.

So why are you posting on here and telling everyone that “you wanted to tell him that you’ll be posting a video of him”? You could have; he doesn’t have any idea who you are?

[DonH57]

I've seen it several times near Mulberry Dog Park. It's scary to see them do this. You never know when a dog will dart in front of the cart.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

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[OrangeBlossomBaby]

But I wanted to tell him that I'll be posting the video of him, and uploading it to every social media I subscribe to, so everyone could see what an utter POS he is.

So why are you posting on here and telling everyone that “you wanted to tell him that you’ll be posting a video of him”? You could have; he doesn’t have any idea who you are?

I think you didn't read the whole post. Either that or you're unaware of any social media other than ToTV. Or you're cherry-picking.

Regardless of what you did - do please read what I posted, in context.

[VApeople]

You never know when a dog will dart in front of the cart.

Not my dog, not my cart.

[TROOPER01]

Been in TV 25 years and never, never heard of dog being run over, believe this story made up just to get attention .

[Bealman]

Thanks to the yahoos here on ToTV who brag about being armed 24/7

What does this comment have anything to do with the subject originally posted? Am I missing something in the original post or are people with arms offensive? I have two arms and I enjoy waving to people with them.

[jimmy o]

Dog owners - Please, please under no circumstances let your dog run next to your golf cart! My husband just witnessed someone who ran over her dog and yes, it died. We're both devastated. I knew someone this happened to about a year ago. It happens more often than you would think. If you are not strong enough to walk your dog, drive to a local dog park and sit on the bench or hire a dog walker.

I am shocked at how often I see someone having their dog run next to a golf cart and it is an accident waiting to happen.
It’s a shame that people don’t realize how often dogs trip or stumble. As a lifetime dog owner I can attest that dogs stumble quite often. If poor doggie stumbles in direction of cart it most likely gets run over.

[BlueStarAirlines]

Thanks to the yahoos here on ToTV who brag about being armed 24/7 and the attitudes toward telling people what they can and cannot do with their own pets, I didn't say anything at the time.

But I wanted to tell him that I'll be posting the video of him, and uploading it to every social media I subscribe to, so everyone could see what an utter POS he is.

You sound nice......

[KatieBon]

Dog owners - Please, please under no circumstances let your dog run next to your golf cart! My husband just witnessed someone who ran over her dog and yes, it died. We're both devastated. I knew someone this happened to about a year ago. It happens more often than you would think. If you are not strong enough to walk your dog, drive to a local dog park and sit on the bench or hire a dog walker.

I am shocked at how often I see someone having their dog run next to a golf cart and it is an accident waiting to happen.

Just when you think people can't get any dumber...

[NotGolfer]

I'd love a dog but I have mobility issues (have a rollator) so I KNOW the responsibility it would take to have one. I've seen people walking their dogs and the human is elderly and seems to have issues walking. I've also seen people in their carts who allow their poochie to run beside it as well. IF you have a pet realize they have a life expectancy and with that, they also can have health issues. So will YOU outlive the pet?? This can be for house-cats AND dogs!! IF you see someone like the OP observed---try to have a non-combative discussion with the person. I agree with what most folks have stated on here!!

[Switter]

I cannot say I have ever seen this? I assume you mean they do this on the golf cart path?

I've seen it a bunch of times. Mostly it was on the golf cart path and grassy areas that split the golf course between Belle meade Cir and the Mulberry rec center. In fact, a lady heading south on the path was letting her dog run loose alongside her cart. I was going north on my recumbent trike at about 15 miles an hour, coming down a hill, and the dog turned like it was going to run right at me. If I would've hit it both of us would've probably been injured, probably the dog more than me.

[Ken & Patsy Tapp]

I saw a couple in their cart turning a curve, the wife had her pup in her lap and the pup was accidentally thrown against the curb and killed instantly.
Heartbreaking 💔.

[jimkerr]

Some people shouldn’t own pets. This is very sad.

[fdpaq0580]

Not my dog, not my cart.

Thank you for letting us know! I feel much better now.

[kendi]

Dog owners - Please, please under no circumstances let your dog run next to your golf cart! My husband just witnessed someone who ran over her dog and yes, it died. We're both devastated. I knew someone this happened to about a year ago. It happens more often than you would think. If you are not strong enough to walk your dog, drive to a local dog park and sit on the bench or hire a dog walker.

I am shocked at how often I see someone having their dog run next to a golf cart and it is an accident waiting to happen.

How sad. I also feel bad that a dog has no option to stop or slow down when running on leash by the golf cart. Seems cruel to me. .

[fdpaq0580]

Been in TV 25 years and never, never heard of dog being run over, believe this story made up just to get attention .

Maybe, just Maybe, you aren't paying attention. I've only been here 11 years, yet I have seen it many times.

[BubblesandPat]

I see it all the time. There is a lady in our neighborhood that rides in the street and has her dog run next to her barely being able to kerp up
More than once I wanted to tell her to stop but I admit I'm too chicken. I'm not even sure how we can report these people. To me it's animal cruelty

[BubblesandPat]

I feel the same. If someone is that cruel to their pets how they going to react to a stranger pointing out how cruel they are? Not even nicely.

[Rocksnap]

Some dogs are smart. Some dogs are not. Darwin at work.

[Taltarzac725]

Dog owners - Please, please under no circumstances let your dog run next to your golf cart! My husband just witnessed someone who ran over her dog and yes, it died. We're both devastated. I knew someone this happened to about a year ago. It happens more often than you would think. If you are not strong enough to walk your dog, drive to a local dog park and sit on the bench or hire a dog walker.

I am shocked at how often I see someone having their dog run next to a golf cart and it is an accident waiting to happen.

Sorry to hear that. Dogs getting hurt or killed by cars or golf carts were the chief cause of death by accident among those pooches lost to us at the local dog park . Old age was the usual reason .

[Margefrog]

Too lazy to walk the dog properly. Hire a dog walker. Do the right thing for these wonderful animals.

[sowilts]

I cannot say I have ever seen this? I assume you mean they do this on the golf cart path?
We live at Linden and the cart path is along the retention pond. While sitting on the Lanai it happens every day. It is not good in the hot sun or anytime since dogs do not sweat and need to pant once in a while.

[fdpaq0580]

I'd love a dog but I have mobility issues (have a rollator) so I KNOW the responsibility it would take to have one. I've seen people walking their dogs and the human is elderly and seems to have issues walking. I've also seen people in their carts who allow their poochie to run beside it as well. IF you have a pet realize they have a life expectancy and with that, they also can have health issues. So will YOU outlive the pet?? This can be for house-cats AND dogs!! IF you see someone like the OP observed---try to have a non-combative discussion with the person. I agree with what most folks have stated on here!!

Teddy bears aren't just for children. We enjoy cuddles and play without the cost, smells, restrictions associated with real animals. No vet bills, pet sitters or boarding when we travel, no "accidents"; no clawing, chewing the furnishings, etc. The perfect (non-living) "pet". Welcome at all hotels, fit in a suitcase or backpack, and no quarantine requirements.
Oh! They never pee or poop on the neighbors lawn. 👍👍👍

[fdpaq0580]

Some people shouldn’t own pets.

Or have children. But that is for another thread.

[Micizel]

We have someone in our neighborhood who does this. He has a small dog and drives pretty slow. First time I saw it I thought it was a neat idea. The dog is getting needed exercise and figure the dog could jump in if he gets tired. But I can see how one wrong move by the dog or the cart could end up being terrible. It only takes a split second for something to happen.

[DonH57]

Maybe, just Maybe, you aren't paying attention. I've only been here 11 years, yet I have seen it many times.

Just like the rare instance you hear about a villager being killed in a golf cart. You never know unless you hear it from a neighbor, the "other" news rag leaks the story out, or you happen to see the FHP investigator's markings on the pavement.

[fdpaq0580]

We have someone in our neighborhood who does this. He has a small dog and drives pretty slow. First time I saw it I thought it was a neat idea. The dog is getting needed exercise and figure the dog could jump in if he gets tired. But I can see how one wrong move by the dog or the cart could end up being terrible. It only takes a split second for something to happen.

If it's about exercise, put 'em on a tread mill (or a large hamster wheel). If it's about socializing, take 'em to a dog park.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

We have someone in our neighborhood who does this. He has a small dog and drives pretty slow. First time I saw it I thought it was a neat idea. The dog is getting needed exercise and figure the dog could jump in if he gets tired. But I can see how one wrong move by the dog or the cart could end up being terrible. It only takes a split second for something to happen.

The dog can't just jump in to a moving vehicle when he gets tired. By the time he's tired enough to do that, he's too tired to expend the energy necessary to perform a jump into a moving vehicle.

If the cart driver really gave a dam about his dog's need to exercise, he'd maybe put a harness on him and attach the harness to a little red wagon. Then, he can sit in the wagon and pretend to be a sled driver and his dog is a sled dog. WHEEEE! Dog gets exercise, cart driver gets a free ride around the park, everyone's happy.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

If it's about exercise, put 'em on a tread mill (or a large hamster wheel). If it's about socializing, take 'em to a dog park.

Orrrrrr - the owner can get some exercise too and, y'know, WALK his dog. He can even use a metal walker or transport chair if the human can't walk easily. He could get creative and get on roller skates and have the dog pull him around.

There is no reason for anyone to attach a leash to a golf cart and force the dog to run alongside the golf cart.

[jimjamuser]

I hope it is illegal (especially on public roads) but who will ever be caught, and by whom?

Maybe the owners don't understand that most of the pleasure that dogs get from their outings is to be able to interact with other dogs and smells, NOT the exercise factor. The dog would find even a short walk much preferable to being forced to run alongside a golf-cart.
In my neighborhood there is a man that lets his dog sit up close to the windshield of his golf cart. And the dog barks LOUDLY and constantly. I fail to understand WHY the driver allows this to happen. Maybe he is hard of hearing. Seeing this happen and I have also seen dogs on a lease running beside a golf cart (that is pretty rare where I live) - makes me realize that there are many really strange and unthinking people in TV Land. You would EXPECT older retired people to be smarter. The other day I was out in my yard and I saw a man in a golf cart go through a stop sign at a speed so high that the golf cart suspension lifted (close to a point of overturning) and his speed and quick turn forced him over to the opposite side of the road for about 30 feet before he straightened the cart up. He then continued down a 20 MPH residential street at 35 or 40 MPH (I could hear his engine straining). And he was screaming, "yeeeehhaaa") all the way. This was about 4 PM, not late after happy hour. Too bad there were no Police around to give him a sobriety test.
.....Anyway, the point is that people are walking, running, and biking on the smaller residential streets and expecting a degree of safety (that they should have, bur DON'T) just because they live in a retirement Village. Unfortunately, things are NOT as SAFE as you would think, or hope.

[fdpaq0580]

Orrrrrr - the owner can get some exercise too and, y'know, WALK his dog. He can even use a metal walker or transport chair if the human can't walk easily. He could get creative and get on roller skates and have the dog pull him around.

There is no reason for anyone to attach a leash to a golf cart and force the dog to run alongside the golf cart.

My last dog was just over 250 lb. If I fell while on skates, he would have dragged for miles. I would prefer the little red wagon suggestion. That sounds like fun.
Riddle (not realy). How many pomeranian does it take to pull a 170lb man in a red wagon? Bigger question is how to get them to shut up and listen. (Wonder if Sgt. Peston ever had that problem? )

[sallyg]

Agree!! Please don't do it.

[jimjamuser]

Just like the rare instance you hear about a villager being killed in a golf cart. You never know unless you hear it from a neighbor, the "other" news rag leaks the story out, or you happen to see the FHP investigator's markings on the pavement.
Speaking about accidents in Golf Carts - I wonder if there is a difference in accident rates for Electric golf Carts and Gas golf carts? Gas golf carts would have a higher center of gravity, so may roll over more. But Electric Carts may be heavier and may or may not have a heavier duty braking system?

[jimjamuser]

For dogs that like to retrieve and have been bringing back tennis balls since being a puppy. Just find a large empty space like the outfield of a softball field around supper time and throw tennis balls to exercise the dog. That should be very safe.

[DrHitch]

Yes, I have personally witnessed a woman in a golf cart on a recreational path (multi-modal) in Spanish Springs "towing" her dog behind the cart. Not a safe practice at all....

Also, from Mentor OH...last week
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/21-year-old-on-golf-cart-hits-kills-dog-report/ar-AA1rTYaD

[jimjamuser]

My last dog was just over 250 lb. If I fell while on skates, he would have dragged for miles. I would prefer the little red wagon suggestion. That sounds like fun.
Riddle (not realy). How many pomeranian does it take to pull a 170lb man in a red wagon? Bigger question is how to get them to shut up and listen. (Wonder if Sgt. Peston ever had that problem? )
A 170 lb man and maybe 10 Pomeranians pulling the man in a wagon. I bet that SOMEONE has done something like that on YouTube. It's a BIG world.
.........One snowy winter's day when I was in about 7th grade I hooked up my Collie and whatever breed-blend to my snow sled. My dog was very smart and seemed to like the idea and wanted to give it a try. Well we went about 1/2 of a block on the level and my trusty companion was exhausted and panting hard. I unhooked his rope and after a minute of recovering and giving me the EVIL dog eye, we got back to being best buds. I would have needed about 3 Collie sized dogs.

[Happytails057@gmail.com]

dog owners - please, please under no circumstances let your dog run next to your golf cart! My husband just witnessed someone who ran over her dog and yes, it died. We're both devastated. I knew someone this happened to about a year ago. It happens more often than you would think. If you are not strong enough to walk your dog, drive to a local dog park and sit on the bench or hire a dog walker.

I am shocked at how often i see someone having their dog run next to a golf cart and it is an accident waiting to happen.

i agree, i too have witnessed dogs die under their own owners golf carts - let’s have common sense, please

[Happytails057@gmail.com]

Dog owners - Please, please under no circumstances let your dog run next to your golf cart! My husband just witnessed someone who ran over her dog and yes, it died. We're both devastated. I knew someone this happened to about a year ago. It happens more often than you would think. If you are not strong enough to walk your dog, drive to a local dog park and sit on the bench or hire a dog walker.

I am shocked at how often I see someone having their dog run next to a golf cart and it is an accident waiting to happen.


Also, tying them on the back seat by their collar isn’t good either as I’ve seen a dog get strangled.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

My last dog was just over 250 lb. If I fell while on skates, he would have dragged for miles. I would prefer the little red wagon suggestion. That sounds like fun.
Riddle (not realy). How many pomeranian does it take to pull a 170lb man in a red wagon? Bigger question is how to get them to shut up and listen. (Wonder if Sgt. Peston ever had that problem? )

If your 250-lb dog...anything - then you're probably overfeeding it. The heaviest dog breed is the English Mastiff and their top end for males is only 230lbs Agreed on the pom.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Also, tying them on the back seat by their collar isn’t good either as I’ve seen a dog get strangled.

Depends on the collar. There are "breakaway collars" that exist to "encourage" their dog to stay in place, but will snap apart if they try to run or are jarred away from their spot.

[fdpaq0580]

If your 250-lb dog...anything - then you're probably overfeeding it. The heaviest dog breed is the English Mastiff and their top end for males is only 230lbs Agreed on the pom.

Not according to the vet. He was a massively large St. Barnyard. My father was 6' 3" and when the dog stood on hind legs and put his paws on dad's shoulders he was a full head (dogs head) taller than dad. He was larger than the norm. Massive, fit, powerful, drooly, and sweeter than sugar.

[fdpaq0580]

In my neighborhood there is a man that lets his dog sit up close to the windshield of his golf cart. And the dog barks LOUDLY and constantly. I fail to understand WHY the driver allows this to happen. Maybe he is hard of hearing. Seeing this happen and I have also seen dogs on a lease running beside a golf cart (that is pretty rare where I live) - makes me realize that there are many really strange and unthinking people in TV Land. You would EXPECT older retired people to be smarter. The other day I was out in my yard and I saw a man in a golf cart go through a stop sign at a speed so high that the golf cart suspension lifted (close to a point of overturning) and his speed and quick turn forced him over to the opposite side of the road for about 30 feet before he straightened the cart up. He then continued down a 20 MPH residential street at 35 or 40 MPH (I could hear his engine straining). And he was screaming, "yeeeehhaaa") all the way. This was about 4 PM, not late after happy hour. Too bad there were no Police around to give him a sobriety test.
.....Anyway, the point is that people are walking, running, and biking on the smaller residential streets and expecting a degree of safety (that they should have, bur DON'T) just because they live in a retirement Village. Unfortunately, things are NOT as SAFE as you would think, or hope.

Idiots come in all shapes, sizes, colors, sexes and ages. They can be found, virtually, everywhere at any time.

[JMintzer]

Teddy bears aren't just for children. We enjoy cuddles and play without the cost, smells, restrictions associated with real animals. No vet bills, pet sitters or boarding when we travel, no "accidents"; no clawing, chewing the furnishings, etc. The perfect (non-living) "pet". Welcome at all hotels, fit in a suitcase or backpack, and no quarantine requirements.
Oh! They never pee or poop on the neighbors lawn. 👍👍👍

There it is! I knew it would happen sooner or later...

[JMintzer]

If it's about exercise, put 'em on a tread mill (or a large hamster wheel). If it's about socializing, take 'em to a dog park.

A treadmill is a great idea (especially for smaller dogs)...

Ours hops on the treadmill with my wife without being coaxed. She loves it! (the dog and the wife...)

[Bill Dozer]

Too many people ride their cart against oncoming traffic so they can hold the dog's leash. In the meantime, they are a hazard to walkers, carts, bicycles and vehicles. I see it often at the Polo Grounds. They move their cart erratically because they are watching the dog and not the paying attention.

[jimjamuser]

Too many people ride their cart against oncoming traffic so they can hold the dog's leash. In the meantime, they are a hazard to walkers, carts, bicycles and vehicles. I see it often at the Polo Grounds. They move their cart erratically because they are watching the dog and not the paying attention.
That HAS to be illegal. Police should ticket them.

[shut the front door]

For dogs that like to retrieve and have been bringing back tennis balls since being a puppy. Just find a large empty space like the outfield of a softball field around supper time and throw tennis balls to exercise the dog. That should be very safe.

Dogs are not allowed on the softball field. For good reason.

[JMintzer]

Dogs are not allowed on the softball field. For good reason.

So you're saying he's suggesting people break the law while driving their golf carts?

"That HAS to be illegal. Police should ticket them."

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[mraines]

I cannot say I have ever seen this? I assume you mean they do this on the golf cart path?

I have seen an older gentleman do this with a little dog running alongside the driver's side. A car coming along might not have seen the dog and hit it. I have not seen him lately, but yes, people do this. I have even seen this outside the dog park. For heaven's sake take the dog in the park.

[fdpaq0580]

I have seen an older gentleman do this with a little dog running alongside the driver's side. A car coming along might not have seen the dog and hit it. I have not seen him lately, but yes, people do this. I have even seen this outside the dog park. For heaven's sake take the dog in the park.

For the dog's sake. Dog will get to Heaven soon enough.