Dog' in strollers!

[crummybuttons]

Are you kidding me? I though you were supposed to walk dogs on a leash. Do the people know how stupid they look? When I do see a stroller with a baby in it I'm shocked! I have even seen people drive their golf cart with their dog running on the leash along side it. Unbelievable! Or how about going to the functions at the squares and having to watch your every step for fear of stepping on a dog. People, leave them home!!!!

[graciegirl]

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

and one tiny wicked boy howdy too.

[gomoho]

To each his own - unless they're tripping you up at the square!

[skyguy79]

I'm getting the feeling that it's Groundhog Day! Oh wait a sec... maybe it is! I think I see Bill Murray walking by our place pushing a pooch in a stroller! I think I saw him yesterday, same time too! :shocked:

http://www.herronmedia.com/uploads/9/7/6/2/9762845/5718969.png?164

[paulandjean]

Are you kidding me? I though you were supposed to walk dogs on a leash. Do the people know how stupid they look? When I do see a stroller with a baby in it I'm shocked! I have even seen people drive their golf cart with their dog running on the leash along side it. Unbelievable! Or how about going to the functions at the squares and having to watch your every step for fear of stepping on a dog. People, leave them home!!!!

You will lots of stuff like that here. Very interesting place to live. My favorite. At LSL square having a beer in my cart. Gal,few feet down eating a ice cream cone,one lick for her,one lick for her dog. One lick for her and one lick for her dog.Then it was a gone. Never could understand that one. Strange.

[aussiemom]

Are you kidding me? I though you were supposed to walk dogs on a leash. Do the people know how stupid they look? When I do see a stroller with a baby in it I'm shocked! I have even seen people drive their golf cart with their dog running on the leash along side it. Unbelievable! Or how about going to the functions at the squares and having to watch your every step for fear of stepping on a dog. People, leave them home!!!!

:welcome:Welcome to life in TV................very dog friendly place. Live and let live, so go enjoy life in TV and stop complaining because the only other alternative is to move.

[Barefoot]

Are you kidding me? I though you were supposed to walk dogs on a leash. Do the people know how stupid they look? When I do see a stroller with a baby in it I'm shocked! Or how about going to the functions at the squares and having to watch your every step for fear of stepping on a dog. People, leave them home!!!!

As you probably know, The Villages is a pet-friendly community. Most Villages allow two dogs per household. Dogs are permitted at The Town Squares. Why do you care if people push strollers with their dogs inside? You say you're concerned about stepping on dogs. I would think you'd be happy with this solution?

[Patty55]

Are you kidding me? I though you were supposed to walk dogs on a leash. Do the people know how stupid they look? When I do see a stroller with a baby in it I'm shocked! I have even seen people drive their golf cart with their dog running on the leash along side it. Unbelievable! Or how about going to the functions at the squares and having to watch your every step for fear of stepping on a dog. People, leave them home!!!!

WHATEVER :thumbup:

[paulandjean]

:welcome:Welcome to life in TV................very dog friendly place. Live and let live, so go enjoy life in TV and stop complaining because the only other alternative is to move.

No,what I wrote is not complaining.However I beleive you are doing so.Talking about strange,do you think?Do not think I ever considered moving because of a person and a dog eating from the same cone. Talk about unsanitary. Have you considered moving since you brought that subject up.

[laceylady]

We walked our pug in a stroller for years because he could not walk himself. Ever think of that? He could not use a dog hind legs wheel chair either. Your post certainly does sound like a complaint.

[Patty55]

I don't get it, why does the stroller thing bother people so much?

[gerryann]

Are you kidding me? I though you were supposed to walk dogs on a leash. Do the people know how stupid they look? When I do see a stroller with a baby in it I'm shocked! I have even seen people drive their golf cart with their dog running on the leash along side it. Unbelievable! Or how about going to the functions at the squares and having to watch your every step for fear of stepping on a dog. People, leave them home!!!!

You are only trying to stir the pot. If the person sharing ice cream with their dog truly bothered you than just look away.

Dogs get old or have back injuries and can not walk. If you have a problem with that as well, don't look.

[duffysmom]

Dear Crummy, sorry that dogs press your buttons but in order to have a peaceful life here in TV I suggest you get over it because they are here to stay whether in a stroller on on a leash. Viva doggies.:thumbup:

[rubicon]

First disclosure...I am not fond of any kind of critters. I also try really really hard not to judge anyone or any one thing. However, sharing an ice cream cone with a dog about makes me want to barf. I never wanted sloppy wet kisses from girls and I sure don't want a dog licking my face.:yuck: And the thought of wheeling a dog in a carriage makes me want to :1rotfl: boy The Villages is certainly entertaining. And finally I hope I haven't hurt anyones feelings. I am just so uninformed about so much

[Cisco Kid]

We walked our pug in a stroller for years because he could not walk himself. Ever think of that? He could not use a dog hind legs wheel chair either. Your post certainly does sound like a complaint.

Good for U, And I love u for it.
If someone does not like it they can kiss your K9's @$$

[skyguy79]

Ut-oh! I saw a bunch of dogs at Walmarts earlier today and I think they were buying squirt guns. I think they might be forming a Poochie Posse!
http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q482/GlamGolden/Silly%20Smileys/yikes.gif

[Cisco Kid]

Next thing you know someone will put a Bulldog on a skateboard then post it on youtube.

[Patty55]

Ut-oh! I saw a bunch of dogs at Walmarts earlier today and I think they were buying squirt guns. I think they might be forming a Poochie Posse!
http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q482/GlamGolden/Silly%20Smileys/yikes.gif

Oh No, Poor dogs, I would NEVER take my dogs to Walmart, you never know what they might catch sitting in the shopping cart.

[paulandjean]

First disclosure...I am not fond of any kind of critters. I also try really really hard not to judge anyone or any one thing. However, sharing an ice cream cone with a dog about makes me want to barf. I never wanted sloppy wet kisses from girls and I sure don't want a dog licking my face.:yuck: And the thought of wheeling a dog in a carriage makes me want to :1rotfl: boy The Villages is certainly entertaining. And finally I hope I haven't hurt anyones feelings. I am just so uninformed about so much

Thank You very much. But its hard to turn away when someone with their dog are eating a ice cream cone together.Germs,germs,germs.To me it was a sight to see. Wonder if they was their hands for dinner.

[Mudder]

I don't like to see dogs in strollers either, it just looks funny to me. But....what I saw in Walmart one day was even sillier. A woman pushed her cart into the Subway there with a baby in the seat part. She took her purse and went to order leaving the baby in the seat of the stroller. Another couple and I looked shocked and we all moved toward the stroller to make sure the baby was safe. The baby was safe, it was a life size dead ringer for a real baby, but was rubber and plastic ! Now I do understand that it fills a void for some people and that's ok, but it was scary at first to think someone left their real baby in a stroller unattended. Then we all had a good laugh!

[justjim]

Thank You very much. But its hard to turn away when someone with their dog are eating a ice cream cone together.Germs,germs,germs.To me it was a sight to see. Wonder if they was their hands for dinner.

My wife and I had several dogs during our marriage. I agree it is a bit "unusual" to share the same ice cream cone with your dog. That's a line that I wouldn't cross---and we loved our dogs. Also, I never saw the stroller "thing" until I moved to TV six years ago. :1rotfl: The first one I saw from a distance six years ago----I thought it was somebody's baby in a stroller and I was thinking really that was sure an "ugly" one----it was a small bull dog! Nearly wrecked! Since that time, gotten use to it and don't pay attention. OP, trust me, you will soon get use to seeing dogs in a stroller.

[Cisco Kid]

What do you think of a elephant going for a ride.

[skyguy79]

What do you think of a elephant going for a ride.That's OK so long as they don't also bring them the squares for dancing at night! :1rotfl:

[Mudder]

Do you notice the ads for strollers above Skyguy's post? Coincidence?????

[aussiemom]

No,what I wrote is not complaining.However I beleive you are doing so.Talking about strange,do you think?Do not think I ever considered moving because of a person and a dog eating from the same cone. Talk about unsanitary. Have you considered moving since you brought that subject up.

I was responding to Crummybuttons the OP, not yours. The OP sure sounds like a complaint to me. You are quite sensitive................sorry.

[aussiemom]

No,what I wrote is not complaining.However I beleive you are doing so.Talking about strange,do you think?Do not think I ever considered moving because of a person and a dog eating from the same cone. Talk about unsanitary. Have you considered moving since you brought that subject up.

I was responding to the OP, not yours. The OP sure sounds like a complaint to me. You are quite sensitive................sorry.

[Phanatic Luvr]

Geeezzzz Louise! Is everyone bored today with nothing better to do?
I want to address the "dog running along side golf cart" that was mentioned in the original post. My husband does this nightly with our Goldendoodle. Why you would ask ... for exercise. He's a runner, he loves to run, the dog that is, not my husband. Hubby used to ride his bike with our dog running along side of him but has been pulled over several times so, we thought it was a good idea to run alongside a slow moving cart instead. He doesn't do this on the cart path, just in our neighborhood, on the street where there is no traffic. We're not fond of the dog parks as you never know what you will encounter there so if you would like to come up with a better idea for exercise for a large dog, I would love to hear it.

[silvertoken]

My Poochiewoochie needums wuv and confection. I have a leopard pattern stroller for my cuddly wudldly. We take our babykins everywhere . Anybody want to come to my furry friend birthday party? Heeeeeez sooo cute.

[George Bieniaszek]

Next thing you know someone will put a Bulldog on a skateboard then post it on youtube.

OK OK I just had to do it :D

ENJOY :)



Tillman the Skateboarding Bulldog Skates, Skimboards, and SURFS!! - YouTube (http://youtu.be/fLclGPr7fj4)

[graciegirl]

OK OK I just had to do it :D

ENJOY :)



Tillman the Skateboarding Bulldog Skates, Skimboards, and SURFS!! - YouTube (http://youtu.be/fLclGPr7fj4)


I heard from a very unreliable source that Tillman was moving to TV along with sister Tilly who rides around in a stroller.:angel:

[silvertoken]

To dog lovers everywhere, here's a video from your next door neighbor.
http://youtu.be/7mX5xOYVjgY

[George Bieniaszek]

I heard from a very unreliable source that Tillman was moving to TV along with sister Tilly who rides around in a stroller.:angel:

OH BOY!!! Or as you would say Gracie, "Boy Howdy"!!!

Now we will have posts on TOTV of Villagers complaining about bulldogs speeding on their skateboards, making illegal turns, not knowing how to drive in roundabouts, driving with their left blinkers on, shopping at Publix, etc etc etc
:1rotfl: :D :thumbup:

[graciegirl]

OH BOY!!! Or as you would say Gracie, "Boy Howdy"!!!

Now we will have posts on TOTV of Villagers complaining about bulldogs speeding on their skateboards, making illegal turns, not knowing how to drive in roundabouts, driving with their left blinkers on, shopping at Publix, etc etc etc
:1rotfl: :D :thumbup:

Yeah and probably saying that they are REALLY OLD and deaf too.

sigh.

[pooh]

OH BOY!!! Or as you would say Gracie, "Boy Howdy"!!!

Now we will have posts on TOTV of Villagers complaining about bulldogs speeding on their skateboards, making illegal turns, not knowing how to drive in roundabouts, driving with their left blinkers on, shopping at Publix, etc etc etc
:1rotfl: :D :thumbup:
And he may bring his float......I love that doggy.....:D
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance® Pet Foods Special Events: Rose Parade 2009 (http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/events_new/roseparade2009.html)

[Here2Stay]

Calling people stupid is rather a harsh comment, don't you think. Many dogs don't do well on a lease, may be one reason they are being pushed around in a stroller...another reason could be medical...why do you care! Just be nice!

[aussiemom]

Do you think Cesar Milan can do for our complainers what he does for dogs?

[CFrance]

Do you think Cesar Milan can do for our complainers what he does for dogs?

Cesar would put a collar around your neck, strap on his funny-looking in-line skates, and make you go running, pulling him behind. No strollers for him!

However... these strollers are nothing new. Been around for over a decade up north. Some little dogs can't walk as far as their owners, who want to walk for their own exercise as well as their pooches'. It's an option, along with putting them in a backpack.

Can't do that with some dogs (see avatar...)

[LuauLinda]

Most people who walk their dogs in a stroller is to get them out in the fresh air when they are physically unable to walk due to arthritis or injury. I have two dogs, one wants to walk miles, my other old girl can only go a short way, so when she is spent, in the stroller she goes. Both dogs get to go on the outing and have fun. I don't think a dog stroller is anyone's first choice but rather a necessity for an aging dog.

[Barefoot]

Crummybuttons: After 38 posts, I'm wondering if you still think strollers are stupid.

[paulandjean]

I really believe strollers are more for the human then the adult. I think many just want the attention of pushing around a stroller at the square and have people coming up to talk to them.Watch couple of them last couple of years and their behavior. Seems more of wanting to talk and show off their dogs.

[CFrance]

[QUOTE=LuauLinda;634650]Most people who walk their dogs in a stroller is to get them out in the fresh air when they are physically unable to walk due to arthritis or injury. I have two dogs, one wants to walk miles, my other old girl can only go a short way, so when she is spent, in the stroller she goes. Both dogs get to go on the outing and have fun. I don't think a dog stroller is anyone's first choice but rather a necessity for an aging dog.[/QUOTE


I agree with this. It just occurred to me that some people might think dog owners with strollers are trying to anthropomorphize their pets. I don't believe this is the case. They're not playing Baby In Stroller. They are simply devising a way to get some exercise and have their dog who cannot go long distances along with them.

[paulandjean]

More for the human than the dog.

[Cisco Kid]

To dog lovers everywhere, here's a video from your next door neighbor.
doggiestars - YouTube (http://youtu.be/7mX5xOYVjgY)

Thanks for the post.
How close to TV is that ?

[graciegirl]

Thanks for the post.
How close to TV is that ?

It is just across the street on 441/27 and it is a lovely place. We have several friends who live there and several of our very wise posters live there too.

[crummybuttons]

Not a complaint. It just reminds me of little girls with their dollies in their strollers. Oh yeah, and lets not forget putting ridiculous costumes on these animals or dancing with them.

[paulandjean]

Not a complaint. It just reminds me of little girls with their dollies in their strollers. Oh yeah, and lets not forget putting ridiculous costumes on these animals or dancing with them.

Agree

[Cisco Kid]

Not a complaint. It just reminds me of little girls with their dollies in their strollers. Oh yeah, and lets not forget putting ridiculous costumes on these animals or dancing with them.

Trotter the French bulldog is an Instagram star (http://now.msn.com/trotter-the-french-bulldog-is-an-instagram-star#scptmfs)

Meet Trotter
All dressed up

[Suzi]

Who cares whether they are in a stroller or dressed up? Really - is that all you can come up with to comment on. I wouldn't be interested in "sharing" an ice cream cone but thats why we have stomach acid. Don't worry about it. Furthermore, it is found that pet owners have lower blood pressure and fewer stress hormones. A University of Miami study in 2011 shows that pets foster self-esteem, calmness, soothing and a feeling of acceptance. Gosh, I find it "endearing" to see these people walking their strollers, riding their carts etc.- their fondness for their pets is sweet AND IT MAKES THEM HAPPY. So whats wrong with that. I'm glad, in fact giddy, about pet owners being happy in TV.

At the squares, I think pet owners need to use packs, strollers or carry their pets so that accidents don't happen. If your beloved pet cannot be in one of those controlled situations, leave them at home for dog and human safety.

[Barefoot]

It just reminds me of little girls with their dollies in their strollers. Oh yeah, and lets not forget putting ridiculous costumes on these animals or dancing with them.

Why would you care if people dress up their dogs or dance with them? It doesn't hurt you.
P.S. I'll be the one at LSL tonight dancing with my little poodle, he will have a turtleneck and ear muffs on. ;)

[Cisco Kid]

Why would you care if people dress up their dogs or dance with them? It doesn't hurt you.
P.S. I'll be the one at LSL tonight dancing with my little poodle, he will have a turtleneck and ear muffs on. ;)

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

[Patty55]

Not a complaint. It just reminds me of little girls with their dollies in their strollers. Oh yeah, and lets not forget putting ridiculous costumes on these animals or dancing with them.

I'm really not so much into costumes, but I do like my dogs dressed properly.

[K9-Lovers]

It is obvious to me and others who have nurtured their dogs into old age, that some of you have never cared for or owned an older or sick dog. Or a dog with disabilities or illness (like blindness, cancer, etc.) I highly recommend a stroller for these lovely dogs who can no longer navigate by themselves and are much better off getting out into the world of sounds and smells rather than being left at home alone much of the time.

You folks who don't care for dogs in strollers should think twice before you make such judgements and uncaring, uninformed comments.

[oot]

I'm really not so much into costumes, but I do like my dogs dressed properly.

I saw this cutie was dressed for Mardi Gras at Spanish Springs. Sure were a lot of pictures taken! Even loved the sun glasses under the mask.

[Cisco Kid]

I saw this cutie was dressed for Mardi Gras at Spanish Springs. Sure were a lot of pictures taken! Even loved the sun glasses under the mask.

I have that same hat & glasses.

:evil6: :evil6:

[duffysmom]

Covering a dogs eyes and ears has to be uncomforable for the animal.
To me it's unnatural and unfair to the dog, it certainly doesn't enhance the dog's experience. I just don't get it.:shrug:

[CFrance]

I have that same hat & glasses.

:evil6: :evil6:

Covering a dogs eyes and ears has to be uncomforable for the animal.
To me it's unnatural and unfair to the dog, it certainly doesn't enhance the dog's experience. I just don't get it.:shrug:

Cisco, you don't quite have it in the hair/fur department, but we'd love a picture in that get-up.

Duffysmom, I agree with you. I'm of the school of Let the Dog Be a Dog. I'd never make any fuss about it, but it seems a bit silly. I can't tell if the dogs care or not, but my inclination is not to fress a dog.

NOT ridiculing those who dress their dogs. I'm just stating my opinion.

[Cisco Kid]

One of my little pups former owners dyed my little dog pink.

[CFrance]

One of my little pups former owners dyed my little dog pink.

How to abuse your dog with food dye. How to Dye Your Dog Any Color - YouTube

Food coloring is made of coal tar. Even humans shouldn't be eating it.

[Cisco Kid]

I am now the proud daddy of this little girl. Lulu
Today her fur is back to natural.
Her former owners did the dye job before they gave her up.

[CFrance]

I am now the proud daddy of this little girl. Lulu
Today her fur is back to natural.
Her former owners did the dye job before they gave her up.

Idiots.

[Cisco Kid]

Idiots.

So true

[Barefoot]

Are you kidding me? I though you were supposed to walk dogs on a leash. Do the people know how stupid they look? When I do see a stroller with a baby in it I'm shocked! I have even seen people drive their golf cart with their dog running on the leash along side it. Unbelievable! Or how about going to the functions at the squares and having to watch your every step for fear of stepping on a dog. People, leave them home!!!!


7 pages of post?? You people need to get a life, and I don't mean a dogs life. I think I will bring my cat down to the square. She'll see all these tiny rat dogs and think mmmm lunch!

I just deleted my comments .... least said, soonest mended.

[Cisco Kid]

7 pages of post?? You people need to get a life, and I don't mean a dogs life. I think I will bring my cat down to the square. She'll see all these tiny rat dogs and think mmmm lunch!

Thanks for your post

[CFrance]

Perhaps some new posters need guidance from Admin about what is unacceptable to post. This isn't a 20-somethings forum where vitriol is rampant and accepted. Opinions are accepted, but slamming is not.

[CFrance]

Perhaps some new posters need guidance from Admin about what is unacceptable to post. This isn't a 20-somethings forum where vitriol is rampant and accepted. Opinions are accepted, but slamming is not.

And I am not referring to Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

And I am not referring to Cisco.

You know, a lot of my post come up missing ?
It's like I have a guarding angel watching over me.
Pulling me back from the ledge.
I need that.

[CFrance]

You know, a lot of my post come up missing ?
It's like I have a guarding angel watching over me.
Pulling me back from the ledge.
I need that.

I bet it's a little dog in a stroller.

[Patty55]

I am now the proud daddy of this little girl. Lulu
Today her fur is back to natural.
Her former owners did the dye job before they gave her up.

That is a bit over the top.

Mine just has a Tramp Stamp tattoo.

[senior citizen]

We walked our pug in a stroller for years because he could not walk himself. Ever think of that? He could not use a dog hind legs wheel chair either. Your post certainly does sound like a complaint.

Your post reminded me of a few years back when we struck up a conversation with a gentleman pushing his pooch in a stroller.
He explained that the dog was disabled and it was the only way he could get the dog outside on "field trips". This was at CRAZY HORSE MONUMENT near the gift shop in South Dakota.....near the town of Custer and of course, Mount Rushmore. So, sometimes there is a good reason.........same as a disabled senior might need to use a "scooter" or other motorized vehicle/wheelchair, etc.

[Moderator]

The overall tone of this thread has deteriorated to the point of no return.

Thread will be closed.

Please play nice with each other.