Dog poop

[dmorhome]

To the owner of the dog who left there dog poop in one of the path's way's of the Charolette mail boxes ,maybe you should think about a pig.

[Mack184]

Dear GOD!! Here we go again!!!! Please refer to any of the million-plus other threads about canine excrement.

[D&Lsunfun]

also, the packages left at the tamarind grove mail box area, since when is this a
dog park. no one wants to smell your dogs poop while being at the mail boxe or near the pool.

[Happinow]

Sorry, I gotta chime in on this one......there was dog poop on the walkway in Colony Plaza right where everyone walks in front of the stores. How gross.

[ilovetv]

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12037&stc=1&d=1365211877

[RedChariot]

Yes there are a million threads on this topic because dog owners continue to not give a rip about the rest of us. I wish they could be fined. But, that probably won't stop them either. They will continue to allow their little darlings to spread their excriment. There is bound to be a million and one threads too.

[Barefoot]

Yes there are a million threads on this topic because dog owners continue to not give a rip about the rest of us.

I would respectfully suggest that it isn't ALL dog owners, but a few "bad apples" that are dirty and disrespectful. Most pet owners find it deplorable if people don't clean up after their pets. And most dog owners do give a rip about their neighbors.

[George Bieniaszek]

Funny. My wife and I were just talking about inventing a reverse invisible fence. When a property owner sees a dog on their property taking care of business, the property owner would press a remote like opening your garage door instead it would zap the dog owner!!!

Looking for entrepreneurs as business partners to bring this device to market!!

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

[RedChariot]

Funny. My wife and I were just talking about inventing a reverse invisible fence. When a property owner sees a dog on their property taking care of business, the property owner would press a remote like opening your garage door instead it would zap the dog owner!!!

Looking for entrepreneurs as business partners to bring this device to market!!

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

You might just have something there!

[CFrance]

[QUOTE=George Bieniaszek;654571]Funny. My wife and I were just talking about inventing a reverse invisible fence. When a property owner sees a dog on their property taking care of business, the property owner would press a remote like opening your garage door instead it would zap the dog owner!!!

Looking for entrepreneurs as business partners to bring this device to market!!

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA[/QUOTE

As long as it doesn't hurt the innocent dog, I'm all for it!

[mfp509]

Unfortunately, it is those irresponsible dog owners who give the rest of us a bad name. I absolutely detest these people who do this because it is inexcuseable.

[mulligan]

Sorry about the reverse invisible fence thing, folks. The taser has been around for a while.

[Cedwards38]

I think we all just have to find the courage to call people out on this when we see it happening, and expect an indignant response. But who cares? The few do mess it up for the many of us who love our dogs and clean up after them.

[gomoho]

I also take issue with "all dog owners" 'cause I have 2 very large ones and would challenge you to ever, ever catch me not picking up their stuff. Seems to be a hot topic that may be a result of the overflow of visitors the past few weeks that may not be picking up as they should. Darn visitors - dogs pooping everywhere, children strapped in like golf clubs in their carts - when will it stop!!!!

[ladila2]

Just turn the lawn sprinklers on...that'll stop them!

[Happinow]

Just turn the lawn sprinklers on...that'll stop them!

By the time we got to the sprinkler buttons they would be gone! I've decided to give The Villages a new motto.....instead of "The Villages, the Healthiest Town....or The Villages, the Friendliest Town.....it should be......The Villages, The Place For Dogs." There are more dogs than people here.

[BogeyBoy]

Another thought - and no, I am not trying to defend dog owners who do not pick up the poop.

There are many wild animals around TV, sightings have been mentioned here on TOTV. When they do their business there is no "owner" to pick it up.

[ajbrown]

Another thought - and no, I am not trying to defend dog owners who do not pick up the poop.

There are many wild animals around TV, sightings have been mentioned here on TOTV. When they do their business there is no "owner" to pick it up.

You took the words right out of my keyboard :beer3:

[gomoho]

:confused:Well I guess that brings up the age old question "DOES A BEAR POOP IN THE WOODS" or just The Villages?!?!?!?

[dmorhome]

Another thought - and no, I am not trying to defend dog owners who do not pick up the poop.

There are many wild animals around TV, sightings have been mentioned here on TOTV. When they do their business there is no "owner" to pick it up.

wild animals do not bag it and accidentlly drop it in the gutter or side walk.

[Barefoot]

The Villages is known as a pet friendly community. That's why we moved here. It's the only retirement community we could find that allows two dogs per household without size restrictions. I think people who dislike dogs have to be cognizant of that fact when they choose The Villages.

What a shame there are irresponsible people who fail to clean up after their pets. There is no excuse for that behavior. Or for people who go through stop signs or drive drunk or throw cigarette butts on golf courses or leave their grocery carts in the middle of the parking lot or .......... It's a darn shame there are disrespectful people in TV who impact the rest of us. Thank Heavens 99% of the people in TV are kind, friendly, clean and considerate of others.

[Roaddog53]

I also take issue with "all dog owners" 'cause I have 2 very large ones and would challenge you to ever, ever catch me not picking up their stuff. Seems to be a hot topic that may be a result of the overflow of visitors the past few weeks that may not be picking up as they should. Darn visitors - dogs pooping everywhere, children strapped in like golf clubs in their carts - when will it stop!!!!

It is true there are most that pick up after their dogs. We like dogs and cant blame the dogs for their owners. The issue we have with it in discussions and sitings are even the ones that believe it is STILL ok to even use someone else's yard or public areas for their dog toilet. It is even more prevalent at dusk or night when they go out For their last time. We call them stealth poopers. Lol. Go to a dog park, or use your own yard. Walk around your yard/area until your dog is ready to go. We have seen where neighbors have a good size yard, but take their dog to the public area to go purposely. Why? What is wrong with their yard? Some of the corner yards look awful from the dog urine . Yes, it happens a lot in front of anyone. But enough said. Amazing the self-centered, selfish ones that think other's properties or public mail areas are ok for their dog because "the dog has to go somewhere". There... I feel better. Ahhhh

[rubicon]

Some of you may take this lightly but people are finding dog poop on the golf courses, around postal stations , etc. There are a number of dogs roaming free. If it is not dealt with immediately and swiftly it is only going to get worse. Dog owners please keep it at home

We need dog ambassadors. Perhaps they can be an offshoot of community watch?:swear:

[justjim]

Just a thought: I've said this to friends and strangers---there is something for everybody in TV! BUT.....all this time I've been wrong. No dog free village. Just a thought----if a particular Village was designated as "dog free" (0wners/guests not allowed dogs) ----how fast would the homes sell?? Yep, then there would be something for everyone! :beer3:

[graciegirl]

Bill!Popcorn STAT.

[paulandjean]

Dog owners,You got to love them. One more time. Bought herelf a ice cream cone,sat in her cart and one lick for her,one for the dog,one lick for her,one lick for the dog.We sat there in amazement.

[My Daily Run]

Amen !!! Well said !!!

[Patty55]

Dog owners,You got to love them. One more time. Bought herelf a ice cream cone,sat in her cart and one lick for her,one for the dog,one lick for her,one lick for the dog.We sat there in amazement.

How sweet that the dog was willing to share. You never know where that owners mouth was.

[paulandjean]

How sweet that the dog was willing to share. You never know where that owners mouth was.

I have to agree,that dog was smarter then her.

[gomoho]

Rubicon - what specific courses are you finding dog poop on? I have never found dog poop on a course, but plenty of cigarette and cigar butts. Have never seen or smelled dog poop at our mail station and see plenty of folks taking their pups their for a walk, and where are all these dogs running free - never witnessed that one either.

[graciegirl]

How sweet that the dog was willing to share. You never know where that owners mouth was.

That is what I think everytime I read that, umm which is often.

How could we survive without a little humor, a little ice cream, and a few furry friends?

Dogs and cats aren't for everybody, but I personally seem to always drift toward those who have them in their lives. They always seem so kind and nice.

[aussiemom]

QUOTE=gomoho;654971]Rubicon - what specific courses are you finding dog poop on? I have never found dog poop on a course, but plenty of cigarette and cigar butts. Have never seen or smelled dog poop at our mail station and see plenty of folks taking their pups their for a walk, and where are all these dogs running free - never witnessed that one either.[/QUOTE]

:agree::agree::agree::agree::agree:

[billethkid]

1637 hits since 7 PM last night!!!
What does that tell you about the interest in the subject???

btk

[CFrance]

By the time we got to the sprinkler buttons they would be gone! I've decided to give The Villages a new motto.....instead of "The Villages, the Healthiest Town....or The Villages, the Friendliest Town.....it should be......The Villages, The Place For Dogs." There are more dogs than people here.

And that's a good thing.

[CFrance]

Some of you may take this lightly but people are finding dog poop on the golf courses, around postal stations , etc. There are a number of dogs roaming free. If it is not dealt with immediately and swiftly it is only going to get worse. Dog owners please keep it at home

We need dog ambassadors. Perhaps they can be an offshoot of community watch?:swear:

I have absolutely NEVER seen a dog roaming around free anyplace I've gone in TV. Please post the instances you have seen, how many, and where.

I have, however, heard lots of coyotes out on our walks. Maybe you are mistaking one for the other.

TV must have the most coddled dogs in the US. People spend $$$$$ on their care. Nobody is going to let a dog out to roam.

[paulandjean]

Thank You everyone for the PM you have sent me,regarding the dog eating the ice cream,so many of you have such great sense of humor.Thanks again

[ricthemic]

Dear GOD!! Here we go again!!!! Please refer to any of the million-plus other threads about canine excrement.

i believe the point of the "dear god million plus" post is to get the few indiffernt dog owners to read... not sure how often if ever they search about this actual villiage problem they create...

BTW, just curious do you feel the same about multiple post regarding health, town squares, snowbird post too? should everyone just search before posting...

so to the original poster... you did the right thing.. don't worry about the dog owners cooking their pop corn now

[Moderator]

Enough already...stick to the topic or don't post.

[KeepingItReal]

[QUOTE=CFrance;655014]I have absolutely NEVER seen a dog roaming around free anyplace I've gone in TV. Please post the instances you have seen, how many, and where.

2 Occasions just this last week.

On Bradford Loop this past week, man walking 2 dogs on a leash and a 3rd large dog running ahead of him all over everyones property as he pleased. Neighbor challenged him about the loose dog and in his flowers and he called the neighbor a vulgar name.

This past week wife and I walking and came thru the outside recreation area of Captivia Recreation Center just after dusk when 2 large black dogs came running across the Corn Toss area directly at us and growling. Owners were standing in yard behind shrubs, luckily they retreated after I yelled at them. Owners made no effort to apologize.

I can introduce you to these owners if you still do not believe this is true.

[skyc6]

[QUOTE=CFrance;655014]I have absolutely NEVER seen a dog roaming around free anyplace I've gone in TV. Please post the instances you have seen, how many, and where.

2 Occasions just this last week.

On Bradford Loop this past week, man walking 2 dogs on a leash and a 3rd large dog running ahead of him all over everyones property as he pleased. Neighbor challenged him about the loose dog and in his flowers and he called the neighbor a vulgar name.

This past week wife and I walking and came thru the outside recreation area of Captivia Recreation Center just after dusk when 2 large black dogs came running across the Corn Toss area directly at us and growling. Owners were standing in yard behind shrubs, luckily they retreated after I yelled at them. Owners made no effort to apologize.

I can introduce you to these owners if you still do not believe this is true.

Wow! That's pretty awful!

[RedChariot]

And that's a good thing.

Really??? Referring to TV possibly having more dogs than people.

[gomoho]

I think I believe you, but find it bizarre that all of us out here walking our dogs, which normally attract other dogs, never run into them? However, I would say if I lived in the south end in an undeveloped area I would proabably be guilty of letting my kids get some exercise, but I would also be there supervising and picking up the poop!

[gustavo]

[quote=KeepingItReal;655065]

Wow! That's pretty awful!


Sarcastiball or for real??

[KeepingItReal]

I think I believe you, but find it bizarre that all of us out here walking our dogs, which normally attract other dogs, never run into them? However, I would say if I lived in the south end in an undeveloped area I would proabably be guilty of letting my kids get some exercise, but I would also be there supervising and picking up the poop!


So what should be done about these loose dogs?

Apparently you have never been to Sanibel if you think this is an undeveloped area. Don't know what is meant by "I think I believe you"

The dogs owners home is directly behind the corn toss boards at the Captivia Rec. Center, the second house from the corner of Charlotte Street. Go out and me them yourself instead of just posting. Dogs are canine animals not kids.

Of course no doubt they thought we were in the wrong for walking on the sidewalk thru the picnic tables and shuffelboard courts...I will carry appropriate protection going forward.

[skyc6]

[quote=skyc6;655069]


Sarcastiball or for real??

Well, what is sarcastiball??

I was very sincere in my post. I live near there, and the thought of 2 large dogs, unleashed, coming at me growling is very awful, don't you think?

[skyc6]

So what should be done about these loose dogs?

Apparently you have never been to Sanibel if you think this is an undeveloped area. Don't know what is meant by "I think I believe you"

The dogs owners home is directly behind the corn toss boards at the Captivia Rec. Center, the second house from the corner of Charlotte Street. Go out and me them yourself instead of just posting. Dogs are canine animals not kids.

Of course no doubt they thought we were in the wrong for walking on the sidewalk thru the picnic tables and shuffelboard courts...I will carry appropriate protection going forward.

I can't say as I blame you! I live very near there and woud not want to encounter what you have had to deal with!
And, I agree, that Sanibel is not exactly the Wild West!! :)

[CFrance]

Some of you may take this lightly but people are finding dog poop on the golf courses, around postal stations , etc. There are a number of dogs roaming free. If it is not dealt with immediately and swiftly it is only going to get worse. Dog owners please keep it at home

We need dog ambassadors. Perhaps they can be an offshoot of community watch?:swear:

Two incidents of dogs running unleashed around their home is hardly an epidemic that "if not dealt with immediately and swiftly is going to get worse." Call the sheriff and report them. You know at least where one of the owners live.

But the statement of a number of dogs roaming free is an exaggeration. There is no dog epidemic of any sort in TV. We have more bad golf cart drivers than we have bad dog owners.

[Barefoot]

[quote=gustavo;655077]
I was very sincere in my post. I live near there, and the thought of 2 large dogs, unleashed, coming at me growling is very awful, don't you think?

I think it is completely unacceptable to allow dogs to be off leash in a public place. I don't blame you for being upset. I feel sorry for these dogs, having such rude and inconsiderate owners. I don't understand the anti-social behavior of people who allow dogs to run loose, or throw cigarette butts on the golf course, or "save" front row seats at the town square and then never show up. But luckily, 99% of Villagers are wonderful, considerate people.

[KeepingItReal]

Two incidents of dogs running unleashed around their home is hardly an epidemic that "if not dealt with immediately and swiftly is going to get worse." Call the sheriff and report them. You know at least where one of the owners live.

But the statement of a number of dogs roaming free is an exaggeration. There is no dog epidemic of any sort in TV. We have more bad golf cart drivers than we have bad dog owners.

These 2 were just for this last week, there have been more on a regular basis. Dog near us is let out daily to run out to a public area in front of his home to relieve himself. Wanders around free all the time.

Reporting anything to the sheriff's office won't do anything, might as well just stick our heads in the sand and that will fix it.

Know these people are in the very small minority and most won't do such things but there is no way to identify the ones that will and those that won't.

[skyc6]

[quote=skyc6;655080]

I think it is completely unacceptable to allow dogs to be off leash in a public place. I don't blame you for being upset. I feel sorry for these dogs, having such rude and inconsiderate owners. I don't understand the anti-social behavior of people who allow dogs to run loose, or throw cigarette butts on the golf course, or "save" front row seats at the town square and then never show up. But luckily, 99% of Villagers are wonderful, considerate people.

Yes, I agree that they are! I love The Villages and I love the many people I have met. We are very blessed to have this experience.

[graciegirl]

Why do I not ever see any of this awful stuff?

Today my large furry friend Mozart somehow talked his owner into taking him for a ride in their golf cart and stopping to see me. Mozart gave me his paw like a gentleman and didn't offer to kiss me. We are close friends but he has excellent manners. He did not get down from the passenger seat.

I saw Lucy walking by with her human and saw some other furry neighbors running by with their human on a recumbent bike. Prince went to the maildrop, but his human always has a bag, and Gracie is in Virginia right now.

That is my report from our Village for Today.

I don't have a pup of my own.

I don't see bad things with dogs.

I am very happy with how things are.

That picture I posted was not me in Rose Colored glasses. My age spots are in entirely different places.

[CFrance]

These 2 were just for this last week, there have been more on a regular basis. Dog near us is let out daily to run out to a public area in front of his home to relieve himself. Wanders around free all the time.

Reporting anything to the sheriff's office won't do anything, might as well just stick our heads in the sand and that will fix it.

Know these people are in the very small minority and most won't do such things but there is no way to identify the ones that will and those that won't.

Is there a leash law in your county? You know where this dog lives. If he's truly wandering around free all day, report the owners! Head in the sand will not fix it.

I go back to my original observation. I've never seen dogs roaming free in TV, especially unattended. These have to be isolated, neighborhood incidents, in which case somebody knows where these dogs live and can report the owners.

[KeepingItReal]

Sheriff won't do anything unless they see it, any other suggestions? Nothing is likely to change.

Just saying dogs running loose does happen and it happens a lot more often than most here in La La Land will ever admit.

I'm done.......

[graciegirl]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;655111]Why do I not ever see any of this awful stuff?

Today my large furry friend Mozart somehow talked his owner into taking him for a ride in their golf cart and stopping to see me. Mozart gave me his paw like a gentleman and didn't offer to kiss me. We are close friends but he has excellent manners. He did not get down from the passenger seat.

I saw Lucy walking by with her human and saw some other furry neighbors running by with their human on a recumbent bike. Prince went to the maildrop, but his human always has a bag, and Gracie is in Virginia right now.

That is my report from our Village for Today.

I don't have a pup of my own.

I don't see bad things with dogs.

I am very happy with how things are.

That picture I posted was not me in Rose Colored glasses. My age spots are in entirely different places

[birdawg]

I am amazed at how many people allow their dogs to walk at the mailboxes, and your right from what I see most pick up their dogs duty. But do you people realize the health risk's associated with a dogs waste. Even when feces is picked up traces are left behind, this is one way dogs and people contract Hookworm, roundworm and other parasites, would you walk shoeless in the grass in these area's? Then Fido jumps in the car or cart rides home and walk's in your homes. Love your pet and yourself but get smart.

[Happinow]

Just a thought: I've said this to friends and strangers---there is something for everybody in TV! BUT.....all this time I've been wrong. No dog free village. Just a thought----if a particular Village was designated as "dog free" (0wners/guests not allowed dogs) ----how fast would the homes sell?? Yep, then there would be something for everyone! :beer3:

I've thought of that myself. There are 7 houses around our culdesac and only 2 of the 7 homes have pets. So there is a need for pet free villages.

[Grannynance]

It is a slow evening here at my house so i was reading the post about dog poop
To my friend jack, jack is almost 17now so i believe he has a lot of wisdom as people say that comes with age. Jack ask me if I could make a post in his behalf he doesn't want
To start a riot or hurt anyone but bear with him a bit. First of all jack does not like to ride in a car, go to the squares, not a fan of flea markets, (fleas are not very freindy they are
Looking for a ride and food), not a fan of any stores,, he hates to walk, and dog Parks are
for people to get together to gab. He used to like a golf cart ride, but he gave that up
He felt he didn't have a good seat and it was a little to fast. Now everyone will think jack
Is a stuck in the mud, but he really enjoyes when the Ms of the house get out her 3 wheel
bike with the large basket on the back puts in that large blanket and off they go ( that's high cotton) as for poop well he has it made there he has a fellow who has a shovel an
rake to take care of the area and nobody complains because everything it in his own yard.
When my friend leave the house I get a milk bone, I have the radio on and I have three
Very nice beds in three different room. So when by friends get ready to leave they ask
Me do you want to go my answer are you nuts, brother I got it made here two
squares a day, three beds, heat, air, and most all nobody to step or trip over me, and
No rope around my neck. So people the next time you go out that door just ask your
Best friend "you want to go" and if he could talk he or she would say I will be fine see you on the flip side.
No rope to hold me.

[ilovetv]

Several times as I have been entering or leaving Mulberry and Laurel Manor sport pools, I have seen people drive up on their golf cart with the dog, park the cart, and take the dog on the leash to dump a load on the lawn in front of the Laurel pool or on the lawn by the shuffleboard courts at Mulberry.

When I stared in disbelief (that people would drive their dog to a rec center lawn to dump on), they glared at ME like "what's your problem???"

My "problem" is: Why don't they have the dog dump on THEIR lawn, at home? Rec center and postal center lawns are not public manure yards!

[CFrance]

It is a slow evening here at my house so i was reading the post about dog poop
To my friend jack, jack is almost 17now so i believe he has a lot of wisdom as people say that comes with age. Jack ask me if I could make a post in his behalf he doesn't want
To start a riot or hurt anyone but bear with him a bit. First of all jack does not like to ride in a car, go to the squares, not a fan of flea markets, (fleas are not very freindy they are
Looking for a ride and food), not a fan of any stores,, he hates to walk, and dog Parks are
for people to get together to gab. He used to like a golf cart ride, but he gave that up
He felt he didn't have a good seat and it was a little to fast. Now everyone will think jack
Is a stuck in the mud, but he really enjoyes when the Ms of the house get out her 3 wheel
bike with the large basket on the back puts in that large blanket and off they go ( that's high cotton) as for poop well he has it made there he has a fellow who has a shovel an
rake to take care of the area and nobody complains because everything it in his own yard.
When my friend leave the house I get a milk bone, I have the radio on and I have three
Very nice beds in three different room. So when by friends get ready to leave they ask
Me do you want to go my answer are you nuts, brother I got it made here two
squares a day, three beds, heat, air, and most all nobody to step or trip over me, and
No rope around my neck. So people the next time you go out that door just ask your
Best friend "you want to go" and if he could talk he or she would say I will be fine see you on the flip side.
No rope to hold me.

I appreciate your feelings, Jack. You are 17, and when our Bear was 13, he was very content to stay at home if we went out. Now Crosby is just five, and his attitude is completely different. He's got this sixth sense and knows when we're heading for the door, and he beats us to it, rarin' to go.

Early in his life we learned not to let a dog develop separation anxiety, and the way you do that is to just walk out the door without stageing "The Big Good-bye." So therefore, Crosby endures our absences without panic. but that doesn't mean he likes them. We don't take him to the squares because we don't go there very much. We don't take him to restaurants much because he is 85 lbs, although the times we have done that, he has behaved perfectly. He was not happy riding in a friend's golf cart, so we don't do that. But we take him wherever we can, and he enjoys bring out an about. PetSmart and Petco are two of his faves.

So you, Jack, and Crosby are two different dogs with two different attitudes about going out with your owners. Just like all of us in TV are different. How you feel is right for you and your owner, Jack, and how Crosby feels is right for him and us.

The day will come when Croz will be too tired to go out with us. Until then, we accommodate him whenever it will be safest and most convenient for him to be with us. If he could at all be in jeopardy, we leave him at home.

Good heath and many more years to you, Jack. The person you own sounds great!

[CFrance]

I am amazed at how many people allow their dogs to walk at the mailboxes, and your right from what I see most pick up their dogs duty. But do you people realize the health risk's associated with a dogs waste. Even when feces is picked up traces are left behind, this is one way dogs and people contract Hookworm, roundworm and other parasites, would you walk shoeless in the grass in these area's? Then Fido jumps in the car or cart rides home and walk's in your homes. Love your pet and yourself but get smart.

Can't imagine a dog living in TV that isn't on some kind of heartworm prevention meds. It's essential year-round in FL. Most vets won't treat your pets if they're not vaccinated, unless it's an emergency.

The good meds protect against the worms you are referring to as well as heartworms. Your chances of picking some kind of worms up at the mailbox are slim to none, I would bet. But I still say the most responsible thing is to have your dog do its business in your own yard.

[birdawg]

Can't imagine a dog living in TV that isn't on some kind of heartworm prevention meds. It's essential year-round in FL. Most vets won't treat your pets if they're not vaccinated, unless it's an emergency.

The good meds protect against the worms you are referring to as well as heartworms. Your chances of picking some kind of worms up at the mailbox are slim to none, I would bet. But I still say the most responsible thing is to have your dog do its business in your own yard.

I agree with you about using your own yard, but I would not trust my or my dogs health to what other people may or may not do, Just a personal view

[perrjojo]

I do always pick up my dog poop but I will consider this a real issue when all of the nasty smokers stop throwing butts in my yard and other areas as well as polluting the air in public places. Poop may smell but second hand smoke KILLS.

[CFrance]

I agree with you about using your own yard, but I would not trust my or my dogs health to what other people may or may not do, Just a personal view

Good point.

Also... I don't know about anyone else's dog, but I find mine ignores feces but will sniff every single urine mark he runs across. I have heard that they can pick up actual vaccine particles through doing this. I don't mind if he sniffs here and there (it's his walk too), but when we cut across the Tamarind Grove mailbox park, which is a thru street between Tamarind Grove Run and Ansley, I keep him out of the yard area. Plus it would take us an hour to get through there as he "gathers information."

[rubicon]

Rubicon - what specific courses are you finding dog poop on? I have never found dog poop on a course, but plenty of cigarette and cigar butts. Have never seen or smelled dog poop at our mail station and see plenty of folks taking their pups their for a walk, and where are all these dogs running free - never witnessed that one either.

Bacall during February stepped in it :swear:

[billethkid]

I am going to start a new thread that addresses the 99% of us dog owners who do the right thing and follow the rules.

This thread deals with the minority of don't care rule breakers that have dogs.

Congratulations to the 99% that are responsible dog owners that have to view the negative commentary that, as usual, is presented as though it was a general condition.

The majority looses another one!

btk

[CFrance]

I am going to start a new thread that addresses the 99% of us dog owners who do the right thing and follow the rules.

This thread deals with the minority of don't care rule breakers that have dogs.

Congratulations to the 99% that are responsible dog owners that have to view the negative commentary that, as usual, is presented as though it was a general condition.

The majority looses another one!btk

Thank you, btk

[rmcpklinefelter]

ditto, Thank you, btk

[gomoho]

Woof, woof:doggie:

[Barefoot]

I am going to start a new thread that addresses the 99% of us dog owners who do the right thing and follow the rules. This thread deals with the minority of "don't care" rule breakers that have dogs. Congratulations to the 99% that are responsible dog owners that have to view the negative commentary that, as usual, is presented as though it was a general condition. The majority looses another one! btk

Well said btk. :ho:


The day will come when Croz will be too tired to go out with us. Until then, we accommodate him whenever it will be safest and most convenient for him to be with us. If he could at all be in jeopardy, we leave him at home.


I read the above posts to LolliPop and Biggins :doggie::doggie:. They're both smiling and clapping their paws.

[Patty55]

Y'know, there are a lot of places that don't allow dogs, maybe all the complainers would be happier in one of them.

[Barefoot]

Just a thought----if a particular Village was designated as "dog free" (Owners/guests not allowed dogs) ----how fast would the homes sell?

Well, that would really create a dog's breakfast.


Y'know, there are a lot of places that don't allow dogs, maybe all the complainers would be happier in one of them.

[gomoho]

So what should be done about these loose dogs?

Apparently you have never been to Sanibel if you think this is an undeveloped area. Don't know what is meant by "I think I believe you"

The dogs owners home is directly behind the corn toss boards at the Captivia Rec. Center, the second house from the corner of Charlotte Street. Go out and me them yourself instead of just posting. Dogs are canine animals not kids.

Of course no doubt they thought we were in the wrong for walking on the sidewalk thru the picnic tables and shuffelboard courts...I will carry appropriate protection going forward.


Please re-read my post as I said "if I lived in an undeveloped area south of 466a" never once mentioned anything about Sanibel.

If we would take the time to read and understand each other instead of jumping to conclusions maybe we would all get long much better.

[buggyone]

I just returned home yesterday from a 2 week Caribbean cruise and I took tours of many of the Caribbean islands. It was amazing to see the differences between The Villages and life on these islands. No leash laws on the islands (and definitely not "Villages-style dogs") No purebred dogs to be seen and the mongrels were walking and doing their thing wherever they pleased. Also trash along the roadways no matter where you looked - like plastic bags blown into the fences, cans and bottles alongside the streets, and even plastic bags and cigarette butts blowing around on the beaches.

Sure the dog poop is disgusting - but compared to other places, there is so little to complain about here in the beautiful Villages. Let's keep it beautiful!

[BobnBev]

Please re-read my post as I said "if I lived in an undeveloped area south of 466a" never once mentioned anything about Sanibel.

If we would take the time to read and understand each other instead of jumping to conclusions maybe we would all get long much better.

"Jumping to Conclusions" soon to be an Olympic sport.:evil6::evil6::evil6:

[skyc6]

Y'know, there are a lot of places that don't allow dogs, maybe all the complainers would be happier in one of them.

I don't think the OP was complaining about dogs, but rather about the dog owners who are falling down on the job!
Surely most dog owners would not enjoy living where dog poop was everywhere, and/or growling unleashed dogs were approaching walkers out and about.

Or would they? :ohdear:

[CFrance]

I don't think the OP was complaining about dogs, but rather about the dog owners who are falling down on the job!
Surely most dog owners would not enjoy living where dog poop was everywhere, and/or growling unleashed dogs were approaching walkers out and about.

Or would they? :ohdear:

I don't think Patty55 was talking about the OP, necessarily.

[justjim]

I don't think the OP was complaining about dogs, but rather about the dog owners who are falling down on the job!
Surely most dog owners would not enjoy living where dog poop was everywhere, and/or growling unleashed dogs were approaching walkers out and about.

Or would they? :ohdear:

:agree: Exactly!

[DougB]

Starting to get ugly in here. Although rather entertaining. Popcorn anybody?
:popcorn:

[rubicon]

I have absolutely NEVER seen a dog roaming around free anyplace I've gone in TV. Please post the instances you have seen, how many, and where.

I have, however, heard lots of coyotes out on our walks. Maybe you are mistaking one for the other.

TV must have the most coddled dogs in the US. People spend $$$$$ on their care. Nobody is going to let a dog out to roam.

This is the third time writing this post. I hit the space bar and half of what I keyboard disappears. Yea maybe its a lie.;)

I found poop on Becall, Belmont and Truman (stepped in it on Becall). I play early tee times and have seen owners let their dogs out on Belmont Truman, one championship course.

There is a difference between it doesn't happen to I never seen it. I mean I never seen a falling star.

This subject hits a nerve with many folks as evidenced by the fact that it keeps coming up and when it does it receives a lot of attention from those posting and those onlyreviewing the thread.And you are never going to be able to reason with animal lovers who feel very deeply about their pets placing them in the same category as human beings. To many of them there is no difference

[graciegirl]

It hits a nerve because people love their dogs and cats. People also love their kids. I love my kids but I knew danged well that other people were NOT programmed to love them so I did my very best to teach them to act in a way that was conducive to have people who were not their parents tolerate them and in some cases like them.

That included a lot of repeating, threats, bribes, corporal punishment and anything that would work...as my goal was to launch them into a world that would be a place that they would get along with others.

If everyone remembered that no one else is drawn toward their children or bonded to their animals and bent over backwards to see that their offspring and livestock didn't bother others....then we wouldn't have these threads.

To those who already do a good job, you know who you are and for those who don't, I already know you don't give a damn.

[gomoho]

Not only do they not give a damn - they are probably not reading this!!!

[Patty55]

I think this topic keeps coming up because people need something to complain about. Hellooo, you are in a dog friendly community, get over it.

[skyc6]

I think this topic keeps coming up because people need something to complain about. Hellooo, you are in a dog friendly community, get over it.

We are in a people friendly community, and some of the people have dogs, but I don't want to find either of their poop out on the sidewalks.
This is not a complaint--just my expectation!! :laugh: :laugh:

[skyc6]

Amen!

[vj1213]

I have been picking up after my dog for almost 13 years and hope to be doing so for years to come (yes, he is family). It irritates me that there are those who don't. We all chose to live in a pet friendly community and people will always walk their dogs. As previously said pet owners love their dogs and for anyone to think that we are going to quit walking our pets in public areas...well, it will never happen.
But as with every other rule...there are those who will always feel that rules don't apply to them. There will always be litter, cigarette butts, chair savers, speeders and as long as there are dogs...there will be poop. Although we may sometimes feel we live in paradise...it's not a perfect world.
Personally I can think of a lot of worse things in life than a little poop on my shoe. I am sure you can pick up a lot more germs walking down most city streets.
I read a quote that said we can't find true happiness in life, until we stop complaining about all the things wrong in our lives and start praising God for all the things that aren't.
Be Happy!

[skyc6]

I have been picking up after my dog for almost 13 years and hope to be doing so for years to come (yes, he is family). It irritates me that there are those who don't. We all chose to live in a pet friendly community and people will always walk their dogs. As previously said pet owners love their dogs and for anyone to think that we are going to quit walking our pets in public areas...well, it will never happen.
But as with every other rule...there are those who will always feel that rules don't apply to them. There will always be litter, cigarette butts, chair savers, speeders and as long as there are dogs...there will be poop. Although we may sometimes feel we live in paradise...it's not a perfect world.
Personally I can think of a lot of worse things in life than a little poop on my shoe. I am sure you can pick up a lot more germs walking down most city streets.
I read a quote that said we can't find true happiness in life, until we stop complaining about all the things wrong in our lives and start praising God for all the things that aren't.
Be Happy!

Well said! I am happy and I hope everyone else is too! :coolsmiley:

[CFrance]

I am tired of picking up after my dog. And having him constrained to a leash. I think I'll just let all of him hang out from here on. Oh yeah, and have the vet's emergency number on speed dial. Who really thinks we let our dogs wander around unattended? Someone with a death wish for the dog?

Those who constantly see dogs running free and poop everywhere... maybe you should move to Tamarind Grove, because I haven't seen that but one time after we first moved in over a year ago. One load of poop at the mailbox park.

Funny that I've never seen these roaming dogs anywhere I've driven around TV either. Although I've never been on a golf course.

[ilovetv]

The competing retirement communities in the area and FL have to be lovin' this constant b****ing about dog poop, roundabouts and bad drivers. It's good for their home sales, for sure.

We who live here know this is a skewed conversation, when 30-40 people complain, leaving 89,960 who are not bothered by the problem cited.

[CFrance]

The competing retirement communities in the area and FL have to be lovin' this constant b****ing about dog poop, roundabouts and bad drivers. It's good for their home sales, for sure.

We who live here know this is a skewed conversation, when 30-40 people complain, leaving 89,960 who are not bothered by the problem cited.

Well, if they're put off, maybe it's a good thing. If they don't like dogs, roundabouts and bad drivers, perhaps they would be happier elsewhere!:evil6:

[Barefoot]

Those who constantly see dogs running free and poop everywhere... maybe you should move to Tamarind Grove, because I haven't seen that but one time after we first moved in over a year ago. Funny that I've never seen these roaming dogs anywhere I've driven around TV either.

This is my 6th winter in TV and I haven't personally observed any dogs running free or pooping indiscriminately. We back on a golf course, and I've yet to see a dog on the course. However based on other strange behavior I've seen, I've no doubt that it occasionally happens.

Each year we leave TV and go back into the "real world" for six months. It makes me realize how wonderful The Villages is, and what a protected bubble we have here. In the fall when we return to TV, it's like getting into a warm bath, surrounded by beauty and serenity.

We are blessed to be part of this wonderful community.

[graciegirl]

The competing retirement communities in the area and FL have to be lovin' this constant b****ing about dog poop, roundabouts and bad drivers. It's good for their home sales, for sure.

We who live here know this is a skewed conversation, when 30-40 people complain, leaving 89,960 who are not bothered by the problem cited.

Of all of your memorable and accurate posts this is one of my top favorites.

Well said.

[graciegirl]

This is my 6th winter in TV and I haven't personally observed any dogs running free or pooping indiscriminately. We back on a golf course, and I've yet to see a dog on the course. However based on other strange behavior I've seen, I've no doubt that it occasionally happens.

Each year we leave TV and go back into the "real world" for six months. It makes me realize how wonderful The Villages is, and what a protected bubble we have here. In the fall when we return to TV, it's like getting into a warm bath, surrounded by beauty and serenity.

We are blessed to be part of this wonderful community.

And The Villages and particularly me feel so blessed to have you here with your sweet furry family.

[Warren Kiefer]

The competing retirement communities in the area and FL have to be lovin' this constant b****ing about dog poop, roundabouts and bad drivers. It's good for their home sales, for sure.

We who live here know this is a skewed conversation, when 30-40 people complain, leaving 89,960 who are not bothered by the problem cited.

This is totally wrong, You may be correct about the 30 to 40 complaining and rightfully so. You make it sound as if the other 89,960 are not bothered. Of course the entire 89,960 would be bothered if confronted by dog poop in their path. Not picking up after ones dog doesn't have to be a fact of life in the Villages. The solution is simple, everyone should clean up after their pet.

[gomoho]

I would also welcome you to live in The Village of Hadley - not happening here. Maybe we should have a village that welcomes dogs to poop and run indiscrimanetly!

[Polar Bear]

...Of course the entire 89,960 would be bothered if confronted by dog poop in their path...

Of course everyone should clean up after their pet. But I'm really not so sure about the entire 89,960 being bothered. That's quite an assumption. And the majority of the ones who would be bothered would probably still just step over it and move on with their lives.

[CFrance]

I'm really not so sure about the entire 89,960. That's quite an assumption. And the majority of the ones who would be bothered would probably still just step over it and move on with their lives.

You are really a beautiful fish, Polar Bear.

[ilovetv]

This is totally wrong, You may be correct about the 30 to 40 complaining and rightfully so. You make it sound as if the other 89,960 are not bothered. Of course the entire 89,960 would be bothered if confronted by dog poop in their path. Not picking up after ones dog doesn't have to be a fact of life in the Villages. The solution is simple, everyone should clean up after their pet.

I'm definitely "bothered" by dog poop in my path, golf course, and other public places, and I've written many times that other people's property should be respected and not considered a "public manure yard".

What I was talking about in the last comment was the magnitude of the problem here on this board....versus the magnitude of the problem in context of overall life in TV. What I meant to say was that while the 89,960 are probably "bothered" by it, they don't let it rule or ruin their life or ability to be happy in TV.

For people who've never been here, if they're reading only this board and drawing conclusions, they're skewed because of the tiny proportion of the 90,000 that actually posts and complains on this board. And competitor communities do LOVE to see cr*p stirred up against TV, making it look like we're all inconsiderate morons who are hell to live with. I think it's a bad idea to form one's opinion only by reading this board instead of actually being here for awhile.

[Patty55]

I would also welcome you to live in The Village of Hadley - not happening here. Maybe we should have a village that welcomes dogs to poop and run indiscrimanetly!

That would be The Village of PattyLand where pet ownership is mandatory.

[DougB]

Maybe it's coyote poop?

[Jaggy]

If I am not mistaken, doesn't poop turn white and then disappear after a rain?? I think I would rather have poop in my yard rather then a stray beer can, candy wrapper, etc that will stay there until someone picks it up.