are small dogs safe out in the cyv?
 

I have a pug and am moving to TV soon. I was going to get a cyv. i have read hawks swoop down on small dogs and cats in a cyv - is this true?

LOL never heard of it. We have lived in a CYV for over 6 years. Our longhaired dachshund and Boston Terrier do just fine. It is hot in the summer and we must persuade our Boston to come inside. She loves being out, but is also a "smooshy nosed breed"and should not be out too long.

I love pugs! How old is yours? Our dachsy is 13 and Boston is 9.

Take a look at this thread.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...nto-cyv-85517/

It has happened in the Villages area ! A couple of years ago I saw a hawk swoop down & grab a good size mouse. right next to the cart path.

Interesting,, but never heard of such a thing until just now.

hawk
 

mouse yes dog....no unless its a puppy weighing 2 lbs

A lot of people have those little teacup dogs. My girlfriends pom weighs under 3 pounds.

I really don't think it's a good idea to leave a dog, especially a small dog, outside without supervision, whether it's a cyv or a larger lot with electronic fence. Aside from hawks, there are snakes. If your dog likes to "noodle" outside all afternoon, it could be a problem, because you wouldn't be constantly in the area. But surely this is less of a problem with a cyv than a designer with larger lot.

We have had hawks on our deck in MI, causing us to stop putting our Cockatiel out there in his travel cage, total weight about 10-12 pounds. Maybe the hawk wouldn't be able to pick up your pug (btw I love pugs!), but if he tried, it could be very traumatic to you and your pup.

This is on Ask.com

How Much Weight Can a Hawk Carry?
Answer
The hawk is a great predator that captures its prey and then brings it back to the nest. A hawk can carry an item or animal that is half of its body weight.

1 Additional Answer
A hawk can carry an average of 4 1/2 pounds. They usually can carry rodents, gophers, and prairie dogs.

Let's not forget. We have been talking about a hawk carrying an animal off. They don't always carry prey. They can get what they need right there.

Coyotes are also athletic enough to jump over privacy fences

We have two beautiful pugs that are potty trained (artificial grass and self cleaning container). We built a small screened in area on concret outside for them to do their business on the potty and eat raw food sometimes that is about 17 X 4. It has a bar in the middle and pet screen along the sides so nothing can get in or out easily. We also installed some drains so we can easily clean and hose the area. They enter it through a plexidor dog door and they can come and go as they want. They don't hang out there long, but we feel so much safer for them.

Besides the hawks swooping and coyotes jumping into courtyards, don't forget the very real likelyhood of fire ants and venomous snakes. Those are found in The Villages. There are also very large toads that are extremely poisonous to dogs.

A poster said they have built an enclosed area outdoors for their pugs and after the pugs "do their business" that "We also installed some drains so we can easily clean and hose the area." How ecologically correct is hosing dog poop down the drains or do you pick it up and discard it properly before hosing the area?

The tough pet screen and bars are tough enough to keep your dogs safe for quite awhile until they can go inside and a great alternative for your dogs to have some safe outdoor fun.

I'd be more concerned about some of the rather large owls. You won't even hear them coming.