Dog Population

[Virtual Geezer]

I was just wondering what the dog population is here in TV. Back home I think there is only one family that has a dog on my street while here in TV I think 75% of the people on my street have dogs.

What do you think the ratio of home owners that own dogs. BTW I think TV should have their own amateur version of Westminster if they don't already have one.

VG

[rubicon]

It would be difficult to place a % on the number of households here owning a dog. However based on the visual outdoor activity it appeas to be quite high.

Dog ownership is obviously important to some folks given the heavy commitment for their care.

I am still puzzled by those dog owners thatwalk while they push their dog in a stroller

[aussiemom]

It would be difficult to place a % on the number of households here owning a dog. However based on the visual outdoor activity it appeas to be quite high.

Dog ownership is obviously important to some folks given the heavy commitment for their care.

I am still puzzled by those dog owners thatwalk while they push their dog in a stroller

Guess there are several reasons for strollers. Some dogs are too old or may be disabled and cannot walk that far anymore but dogs still need to be out and about with owners. A lot of owners walk a fairly good distance for exercise and want to walk with their dogs, but for small dogs, the distance is too much or too fast. Larger dogs can generally take much longer distances plus they can go much faster too. If you notice most people who jog with their dogs have larger dogs.

One thing that most owners don't think about is hot pavement and walk their dogs in the middle of summer on hot pavement without booties. If the pavement is hot on your barefeet then your dog feels the same heat and can burn their pads just like your feet. Instead of booties, some people use the stroller to avoid burnt paws.

So there are all sorts of reasons for strollers for dogs.

[justjim]

I hear you regarding the dog strollers. We are out of the "pet business" but had a dog for a number of years when I traveled a lot but never saw a dog stroller until we moved to TV. With all due respect, if my dog could no longer walk, would have to think seriously it might be time to put him/her down.

[shcisamax]

I was just wondering what the dog population is here in TV. Back home I think there is only one family that has a dog on my street while here in TV I think 75% of the people on my street have dogs.



VG

I don't know where "back home" was for you but one dog on a street how long? More families than not had a dog or two "back home" for us.

[DaleMN]

Too many!!! :(

[Down Sized]

It would be difficult to place a % on the number of households here owning a dog. However based on the visual outdoor activity it appeas to be quite high.

Dog ownership is obviously important to some folks given the heavy commitment for their care.

I am still puzzled by those dog owners thatwalk while they push their dog in a stroller

I think they just can't take the empty nest syndrome. The kids are gone. The couple find they don't have that much in common so the pets are used to fill the void. This may be a good solution. The shrinks say the divorce rate is fairly high for new empty nesters.

[Down Sized]

Too many!!! :(


:agree::popcorn::agree:

[2BNTV]

Dog poopulation it too high!!!!! :jester:

[swrinfla]

Observations:

Dogs must be walked, thus are usually more visible.

Cats do not need to be walked, thus are usually "invisible."

Therefore, neither I nor My Cat notice dogs, even though several neighbors have them!

My bottom lines are:

** Cat owners don't pay attention nor care about the dog population!
** Dog owners don't want to know about cat owners, nor do they care!

SWR
:beer3:

[duffysmom]

Why not live and let live. I just watched a video where a dog stayed on his owner's grave day and night. Another dog would go to the church where his owner would go daily; they respect the animal's love and devotion and allow him to grieve. My point is if my dog was not able to walk but still enjoyed his life I would walk him in a stroller or carry him in the fresh air. I've experienced unconditional love from my dogs and so I strive to give back that love in any way I can. It's been proven that having a pet is a huge stress reliever and we now know that stress is a precursor to disease.

As to how many dogs in TV, my answer is there's not enough.

[gomoho]

I think they just can't take the empty nest syndrome. The kids are gone. The couple find they don't have that much in common so the pets are used to fill the void. This may be a good solution. The shrinks say the divorce rate is fairly high for new empty nesters.

I think you would probably be suprised to know most folks have had dogs all their lives 'cause they love them and what they bring to the family. Sure there are some that are tying to fill an empty spot, but bless their hearts for reaching out and saving one of God's creatures.:doggie:

[shcisamax]

Dog poopulation it too high!!!!! :jester:

Now you've done it.

[graciegirl]

I am not owned by a dog of our own. I very much like dogs. They are so dear and perky and warm hearted and it gives me a lot of pleasure to see the dogs belonging to our neighbors trotting down the street taking their owners for a walk. I can only see it as a good thing.

I have decided that I like people best who like dogs and cats.

We have three cats and we all three spend a lot of time keeping our home clean because of them, but they are silly and affectionate and such good company and worth the extra work, although they really like Helene best.

In our small village of 53 homes I would guess that about a quarter of the homes have pets.

[CFrance]

I hear you regarding the dog strollers. We are out of the "pet business" but had a dog for a number of years when I traveled a lot but never saw a dog stroller until we moved to TV. With all due respect, if my dog could no longer walk, would have to think seriously it might be time to put him/her down.

Observations:

Dogs must be walked, thus are usually more visible.

Cats do not need to be walked, thus are usually "invisible."

Therefore, neither I nor My Cat notice dogs, even though several neighbors have them!

My bottom lines are:

** Cat owners don't pay attention nor care about the dog population!
** Dog owners don't want to know about cat owners, nor do they care!

SWR
:beer3:

Huh. A Couple of things here. When our first golden retriever got old, we would take him in the car to places to enjoy outside if it was too far to walk (the dog beach, for instance). If we could have fit an 85-lb dog in a stroller, we would have continued to take him on walks, as that was his absolute favorite thing to do, to the point that all I had to do was bring out my walking shoes, and he was right there in my face, tail wagging. Bless his pea-pickin' l'il heart, the last thing he did before he suddenly died was go for a tiny walk with my husband. I still miss him. (The dog, not my husband. Well... that didn't come out right.) Anyway, I think it's fine to have a stroller for your dog for whatever reason.

As for cats and dogs, I looooooooove both. I can't wait to meet Gracie's "two" cats and get my cat fix in Feb. Our seventh cat died 5 years ago. I love encountering dogs on our walks and seeing cats on lanais. Animals brig me joy.

I think we have the only dog on our street, Newburn Ln. in tamarind Grove. Our neighbor has a cat. I don't now about the rest of the street. An intersecting street (Grenadier) has at least four dogs.

Bring 'em on! The more, the merrier.

Oh, PS: We got the first golden when the second child left for college. That was 18 years ago, and we're still a happy couple. I don't buy that cr**p about getting a dog because you can't stand being alone with each other. We've always have pets, for 42 years, and we've always been best friends, too. So there.

[Barefoot]

As for cats and dogs, I looooooooove both. Animals bring me joy. Bring 'em on! The more, the merrier.

Oh, PS:
We got the first golden when the second child left for college. That was 18 years ago, and we're still a happy couple. I don't buy that cr**p about getting a dog because you can't stand being alone with each other. We've always have pets, for 42 years, and we've always been best friends, too. So there.

:agree: with CFrance. Animals bring joy. To all pet lovers in TV :0000000000luvmyhors

[aussiemom]

With all due respect, if my dog could no longer walk, would have to think seriously it might be time to put him/her down.

Just because a dog cannot walk or walk far doesn't mean he/she needs to be put down. Would you put down a person because they can't walk? No greater love than that of a dog and those of us who love them would do anything for them. Life is much better with them in our lives and it's great that there are so many here in TV.:doggie::doggie::doggie:

[Newbeginnings]

My Westie is 12 years old, cannot walk too far, around the block is her limit. I got a doggy stroller for her and she loves it, she can ride along with me and my other dog, who has tons of energy. She certainly is not ready to be put down, just a little old and wants to be with the family. And I don't think there are too many dogs!! I love the dogs here.

[Golfingnut]

Dogs have been around giving an example of the PERFECT way to act for us humans for hundreds of years. They don't notice your color, your weight, your drinking or smoking habits. They love you unconditionally. They don't care which party you vote for nor even if your breath is a little filled with garlic from dinner. We should all own a dog and emulate their actions for the benefit of all man. I have learned how to be a better man from my dogs over the years than from other humans. If you have never had the enjoyment of a dog in your life, don't try to understand this.

[Cisco Kid]

Why not live and let live. I just watched a video where a dog stayed on his owner's grave day and night. Another dog would go to the church where his owner would go daily; they respect the animal's love and devotion and allow him to grieve. My point is if my dog was not able to walk but still enjoyed his life I would walk him in a stroller or carry him in the fresh air. I've experienced unconditional love from my dogs and so I strive to give back that love in any way I can. It's been proven that having a pet is a huge stress reliever and we now know that stress is a precursor to disease.

As to how many dogs in TV, my answer is there's not enough.

:agree::agree::agree:

[Cisco Kid]

Dogs have been around giving an example of the PERFECT way to act for us humans for hundreds of years. They don't notice your color, your weight, your drinking or smoking habits. They love you unconditionally. They don't care which party you vote for nor even if your breath is a little filled with garlic from dinner. We should all own a dog and emulate their actions for the benefit of all man. I have learned how to be a better man from my dogs over the years than from other humans. If you have never had the enjoyment of a dog in your life, don't try to understand this.

:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

[shcisamax]

Dogs have been around giving an example of the PERFECT way to act for us humans for hundreds of years. They don't notice your color, your weight, your drinking or smoking habits. They love you unconditionally. They don't care which party you vote for nor even if your breath is a little filled with garlic from dinner. We should all own a dog and emulate their actions for the benefit of all man. I have learned how to be a better man from my dogs over the years than from other humans. If you have never had the enjoyment of a dog in your life, don't try to understand this.

So well said. And they are the best thing you can do for your kids. When they hate the world along with mom and dad, "Fido" is their pillow. And again, if you have never had a pet, you cannot possibly understand.

[graciegirl]

:agree::agree::agree:
Will the REAL Cisco Kid ever show up in his avatar?

I sure do like what he has to say!!!!

[Cisco Kid]

Do you mean shave ?

[Barefoot]

Dogs have been around giving an example of the PERFECT way to act for us humans for hundreds of years. They don't notice your color, your weight, your drinking or smoking habits. They love you unconditionally. They don't care which party you vote for nor even if your breath is a little filled with garlic from dinner. We should all own a dog and emulate their actions for the benefit of all man. I have learned how to be a better man from my dogs over the years than from other humans. If you have never had the enjoyment of a dog in your life, don't try to understand this.

Beautifully stated Golfingnut, thank you. :mademyday:

[Barefoot]

Too many!!! :(

I see from your profile that you live in Brainerd, Mn. I'm curious, why would you want to move to The Villages, a dog-friendly retirement community, if you feel there are too many dogs? Or perhaps you're making a joke. :confused:

[CFrance]

I meet more people when out with my dog on a leash than I ever met with my babies in their strollers!

[Patty55]

I read on the internet that in some Villages dog ownership is mandatory.

[Cisco Kid]

I see from your profile that you live in Brainerd, Mn. I'm curious, why would you want to move to The Villages, a dog-friendly retirement community, if you feel there are too many dogs? Or perhaps you're making a joke. :confused:





I know.
There is a cult of dog haters that always post in threads that are about dogs when they don't like dogs but they collect dog poop. They are a secret society. They put on a poop mask a dance @ midnight and drink dog poop wine.
They are deniers. They get mad. Do not ever respond to a post from one of them. They will just try to get you mad. They are high on dog poop wine.
They hate the dog, but the love the poop. It is sad. It is best to just ignore them. It is an addiction they break them self. :wave::wave::wave:

[Barefoot]

I know.
There is a cult of dog haters that always post in threads that are about dogs when they don't like dogs but they collect dog poop. They are a secret society. They put on a poop mask and dance @ midnight and drink dog poop wine.

They are deniers. They get mad. Do not ever respond to a post from one of them. They will just try to get you mad. They are high on dog poop wine.
They hate the dog, but the love the poop. It is sad. It is best to just ignore them. It is an addiction they break themself. :wave::wave::wave:

I just spit coffee all over my keyboard. I may frame your post and put it on my wall. :a20:

[graciegirl]

I know.
There is a cult of dog haters that always post in threads that are about dogs when they don't like dogs but they collect dog poop. They are a secret society. They put on a poop mask a dance @ midnight and drink dog poop wine.
They are deniers. They get mad. Do not ever respond to a post from one of them. They will just try to get you mad. They are high on dog poop wine.
They hate the dog, but the love the poop. It is sad. It is best to just ignore them. It is an addiction they break them self. :wave::wave::wave:


You are very smart for an ape.;)

[Cisco Kid]

Oh yeah.
Just don't drink the wine or respond to the wine drinkers post.
Just say no to poop wine.
Too many poop whinnies about dogs.:loco::loco::loco:

[keithwand]

Huh?

[RedChariot]

:agree::popcorn::agree:

Dog poopulation it too high!!!!! :jester:

Way too many dogs for sure. I am always amazed when I see a large dog being walked. We live on postage stamps. Poor dog. Needs somewhere to run. And those walking 2 at a time-come on.

[Cisco Kid]

I think you should get a price discount off your house in TV $10,000 for every dog you have. And 25 % off of you taxs.
:boom::boom:

[2BNTV]

Dog is GOD spelled backwards. It is GOD's noblest creature. The give unconditional love. I like dogs and I think people treat dogs as kids, as they should.

My son's bulldog is a very docile, gentle dog. All it wants to do is be petted and gladly rolls on its stomach to be tickled. His first bulldog was a character. He would be dead asleep in the bedroom and if one came throught he door with a pizza, he would be the first one at the dinner table barking for some crust. :smiley:

[ugotme]

Have had dogs all my life. Other posters are absolutely correct - If you never owned a dog (or they owned you) you can not possibly understand.

I leave my house for 5 minutes and when I return my mutt must think I have been gone waaaaaay to long. Greets me like there is no tomorrow.

You know what? I L O V E I T

[notlongnow]

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

[Cisco Kid]

Have had dogs all my life. Other posters are absolutely correct - If you never owned a dog (or they owned you) you can not possibly understand.

I leave my house for 5 minutes and when I return my mutt must think I have been gone waaaaaay to long. Greets me like there is no tomorrow.

You know what? I L O V E I T


:agree::agree::spoken::spoken:

[Mr. Grampi II]

Someday when I die I want to come back as a "Villages dog"...... They are so loved and well cared for here (as it should be). I see them in the squares, everybody wants to pet them and love them up. I see them in golf carts riding around, some golf carts have special boxes or seats for them to ride in. To live in the Villages, to feel so much love, what a life!

[Cisco Kid]

Someday when I die I want to come back as a "Villages dog"...... They are so loved and well cared for here (as it should be). I see them in the squares, everybody wants to pet them and love them up. I see them in golf carts riding around, some golf carts have special boxes or seats for them to ride in. To live in the Villages, to feel so much love, what a life!

Now I know I am moving to TV ASAP

[graciegirl]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zYz3Tfjet6Q/SmZT_1CbIEI/AAAAAAAAA3s/9ymHn7D_5TU/s400/dog+golf+cart+008.JPG

[aussiemom]

QUOTE=Cisco Kid;612717]I think you should get a price discount off your house in TV $10,000 for every dog you have. And 25 % off of you taxs.
:boom::boom:[/QUOTE]

:agree::agree::bigbow::bigbow:

[SannyTX]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zYz3Tfjet6Q/SmZT_1CbIEI/AAAAAAAAA3s/9ymHn7D_5TU/s400/dog+golf+cart+008.JPG

Beautiful picture!

[skyguy79]

Someday when I die I want to come back as a "Villages dog"...... They are so loved and well cared for here (as it should be). I see them in the squares, everybody wants to pet them and love them up. I see them in golf carts riding around, some golf carts have special boxes or seats for them to ride in. To live in the Villages, to feel so much love, what a life!Yea right! Tell the truth! You just want to have your belly scratched!
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRdPRlPmvIc0wA_pH9yUcaCHZc76iwy6 vafMeO4vawNK8qeWTO2

[ugotme]

Yea right! Tell the truth! You just want to have your belly scratched!
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRdPRlPmvIc0wA_pH9yUcaCHZc76iwy6 vafMeO4vawNK8qeWTO2


OH YEAH - what's wrong with that ????

:wave:

[skyguy79]

OH YEAH - what's wrong with that ????

:wave:The only thing wrong is that it's not my belly being scratched! :1rotfl:

[JoeC1947]

Yea right! Tell the truth! You just want to have your belly scratched!
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRdPRlPmvIc0wA_pH9yUcaCHZc76iwy6 vafMeO4vawNK8qeWTO2

Or maybe lick his..............I'm not saying!

[Cisco Kid]

Or maybe lick his..............I'm not saying!

Even I was not going to go there.
:a20::a20::a20:

[llaran]

it seems to be a rule - golf cart + dog or dogs

[Barefoot]

Way too many dogs for sure. I am always amazed when I see a large dog being walked. We live on postage stamps. Poor dog. Needs somewhere to run. And those walking 2 at a time-come on.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a big dog in The Villages, or with having two dogs. That is what the covenants allow. And that's the reason many people purchased in the Villages, because it's a dog-friendly community.

Not that you care, but there are places that dogs can run. There are three Village owned dog parks, free, accessible by golf cart. There is also a huge private dog park, Doggie Doo Run Run, on 10 acres just north of Southern Trace Plaza on CR 101. It costs less than $1.00 a day. Dogs can run and play and socialize, and the humans gets to talk to the very best people, other dog lovers.

[Patty55]

it seems to be a rule - golf cart + dog or dogs

And if the driver is a man the leg is extended to catch some breeze.

[Barefoot]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zYz3Tfjet6Q/SmZT_1CbIEI/AAAAAAAAA3s/9ymHn7D_5TU/s400/dog+golf+cart+008.JPG

And if the driver is a man the leg is extended to catch some breeze.

Leg extended, dog looking on adoringly.

[ugotme]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a big dog in The Villages, or with having two dogs. That is what the covenants allow. And that's the reason many people purchased in the Villages, because it's a dog-friendly community.

Not that you care, but there are places that dogs can run. There are three Village owned dog parks, free, accessible by golf cart. There is also a huge private dog park, Doggie Doo Run Run, on 10 acres just north of Southern Trace Plaza on CR 101. It costs less than $1.00 a day. Dogs can run and play and socialize, and the humans gets to talk to the very best people, other dog lovers.

Okay Barefoot - Now tell us what you really think !!!!

:a20: :a20:

[Cisco Kid]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a big dog in The Villages, or with having two dogs. That is what the covenants allow. And that's the reason many people purchased in the Villages, because it's a dog-friendly community.

Not that you care, but there are places that dogs can run. There are three Village owned dog parks, free, accessible by golf cart. There is also a huge private dog park, Doggie Doo Run Run, on 10 acres just north of Southern Trace Plaza on CR 101. It costs less than $1.00 a day. Dogs can run and play and socialize, and the humans gets to talk to the very best people, other dog lovers.

Now wouldn't this little puppy look great in TV

[Debfrommaine]

Why not live and let live. I just watched a video where a dog stayed on his owner's grave day and night. Another dog would go to the church where his owner would go daily; they respect the animal's love and devotion and allow him to grieve. My point is if my dog was not able to walk but still enjoyed his life I would walk him in a stroller or carry him in the fresh air. I've experienced unconditional love from my dogs and so I strive to give back that love in any way I can. It's been proven that having a pet is a huge stress reliever and we now know that stress is a precursor to disease.

As to how many dogs in TV, my answer is there's not enough.

Could not have said it better........

[Down Sized]

I think you should get a price discount off your house in TV $10,000 for every dog you have. And 25 % off of you taxs.
:boom::boom:

Now we know he's a not playing with a full deck.

[Down Sized]

Now I know I am moving to TV ASAP

Do you live in Africa now?

[Cisco Kid]

Now we know he's a not playing with a full deck.

To low, maybe charge more to those with out dogs.
Rename the TV Dogtown or Pooville

:spoken:

[Cisco Kid]

Do you live in Africa now?

Madagascar

[Barefoot]

Too low, maybe charge more to those with out dogs. Rename the TV Dogtown or Pooville. :spoken:

It's nice to have someone silly on board, and someone who thinks outside the box. We could also change the names of Each Village! Belvedere Could be renamed Poodle Place, Tall Trees could be Beagle Boulevard, Virginia Trace could be Rotwiller Run. :evil6:

[gomoho]

Bare - couldn't agree with you more - too serious sometimes on here. I have an Aussie - think I would like to live in Aussie Ville.

[CFrance]

It's nice to have someone silly on board, and someone who thinks outside the box. We could also change the names of Each Village! Belvedere Could be renamed Poodle Place, Tall Trees could be Beagle Boulevard, Virginia Trace could be Rotwiller Run. :evil6:

And Tamarind could be Golden Grove.