Originally Posted by Koapaka (Post 1703426)

We LOVE dogs….raised a house full of kids and always had rescue animals in our home, but we are currently living in a 55+ community where, unfortunately, a single neighbor has 2 yappy little dogs that LOVE to use their doggie door and come and go to the backyard all day long barking at ANYTHING that moves. :pray:

We are planning our move to The Villages, and from research online are thinking we would like a Courtyard Villa type for privacy in our backyard area for grilling/entertaining and our hottub.

Does anyone know if any of the different villages might offer courtyard villas that do NOT allow dogs so we don't run into the same problem in our new home?



We have not said anything to our neighbor here...with a doggie door it is futile because they come and go at will, and we are moving soon, so no need to cause unnecessary friction...however, we would truly like to avoid not having the same problem at our new home.

Thanks in advance

Originally Posted by KSSunshine (Post 1705696)

For everything you want in your backyard, check out the Verandas (south of 44). They offer a more fenced yard than a CYV for your grill and hottub. We have friends in a Veranda and they have two wonderful dogs which provides plenty of room for them and other activities.

Originally Posted by KSSunshine (Post 1705696)

For everything you want in your backyard, check out the Verandas (south of 44). They offer a more fenced yard than a CYV for your grill and hottub. We have friends in a Veranda and they have two wonderful dogs which provides plenty of room for them and other activities.

Originally Posted by justjim (Post 1705791)

If your neighbor has a loud barking dog, you are going to hear it and this could be problematic no matter if you reside in a Designer, Veranda, Courtyard Villa or Premier home in TV. A Courtyard Villa, Veranda or Designer with a fence will give you and your dog some privacy but it will not protect you from the noise of a neighbor that may have barking dogs.

Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1705819)

I think there SHOULD be a village where no dogs are allowed, so all the people irritated with dogs could move there.

Originally Posted by TheWarriors (Post 1705822)

You must mean irritated by discourteous dog owners? It’s never the dog’s fault, it is the dog owner’s lack of respect for others and their personal property.

Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1705846)

True. I stand corrected. Although there are many people who do not like dogs period. I happen to have one as a friend. I keep my dog away from her, but for his sake.

Originally Posted by Koapaka (Post 1705862)

TOTALLY agree with both of your positions! My concern is the neighbor with the "doggy door" (since the yard is fenced and she still works and is gone M-F)...so the dogs are actually a problem during her work days...other than that (weekends) she is VERY good about stopping them from barking.

Originally Posted by mulligan (Post 1705991)

Or you could actually speak with such a neighbor, and if you do not get the desired outcome, call the sheriff's office. There are laws that entitle you to the quiet enjoyment of your home.