[smcgirl]

It is easy to see why a person would want to say see ya!..I am a resposible dog owner also and I will walk my dog and pick up her poop. BTW..keep pouring those chemicals on your yards, and maybe find something else to to crazy on besides a little dog poop. Does it rain here often and spinklers wash the grass..good grief. I am out of here too.

[Cisco Kid]

so what does the poop cop do ?
Ticket or turn up
Are these areas posted with signs that say keep out dog.

[kittygilchrist]

I love my dog beyond measure. that measure does not extend to another person's property. I chose a home without fence and small boundaries. My neighbors are not expected to share their lawns. I created the problem and it's mine to solve. Let's ride, Emma.

[BnCinME]

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

It would be easier to answer your question if you told us how much poop golfers, pickleball players, etc. leave behind.

maybe not poop, but cigarette butts which are equally gross!

[ilovetv]

Originally Posted by SIRE1

I find it interesting that there is a lot of concern about where to take dogs to "do their business" and the fact that there isn't any dog parks south of 466A and only a small one south of 466. I live north of 466 and I know there is a dog park near Nancy Lopez but I wonder REALLY, how many people in this portion of The Villages (from 466 to 42 and from Southern Trace to Spanish Springs) would actually take their dog to this area. I can't imagine, nor can any of you, expect all of the homes north of 466 to take their dog daily to the area. I suspect it is only being used by the people who live very close. So it seems to me, unfortunately, that the mail stations are the only area available because they are close. Maybe they should have some special container to dispose of the waste.

No, the mail stations' lawns are not "the only area available" for dogs to toilet on, "because they are close".

The dog owner's own yard is the closest and most appropriate place for their dog to dump on. All Villages homeowners have single-family, freestanding homes with a yard.....their own yard. Nobody's living in an apartment building with only one yard/lawn for all occupants of the complex.

If a dog owner can't stand his own dog's manure and urine stink and damage to their own grass, then how do they expect others to put up with it??

It is the height of arrogance!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by skyking

I walk through that area at least twice a week and rarely (once or twice in two years) have seen dog droppings. A lot of exaggeration on this board.

I agree. I go up there every day to pick up our mail, and there is NO stench coming from the trash cans, as there are no feces in there. None of the landscaping is wrecked. Someone on here has complained about dog urine smell at the pool. My neighbor (who does not have a dog) goes to the pool every day it's warm enough and has never smelled a thing. I take my dog to the mailbox several times a week throughout the year and have never smelled anything.

I have seen some people let their dogs run free in that park and nearly got run down after dark one night by a certain golf cart owner driving himself and his dog in a reckless fashion across the grassy slope to jump the curb to the street. As usual, the majority will be impacted by the arrogant actions of the minority.

I don't take my dog into that park. But I'll be da**ed if some whiner will keep me from walking him up to the mailboxes to pick up my mail.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by SIRE1

I find it interesting that there is a lot of concern about where to take dogs to "do their business" and the fact that there isn't any dog parks south of 466A and only a small one south of 466. I live north of 466 and I know there is a dog park near Nancy Lopez but I wonder REALLY, how many people in this portion of The Villages (from 466 to 42 and from Southern Trace to Spanish Springs) would actually take their dog to this area. I can't imagine, nor can any of you, expect all of the homes north of 466 to take their dog daily to the area. I suspect it is only being used by the people who live very close. So it seems to me, unfortunately, that the mail stations are the only area available because they are close. Maybe they should have some special container to dispose of the waste.

Who is the "they" in this sentence. The developer, the VCDD, the CDD..........how about a plastic bag provided by the dog owner. Many, many responsible dog owners do just that. The folks that don't pick up; will not pick up and put in some special container.

[gerryann]

Originally Posted by gomoho

I moved here with 2 dogs and no expectations as far as the dog parks; however, I did expect to be able to walk my dog where I walked without a bunch of people complaining about it. I always have bags with me - even when I don't have the dogs - and always pick up the poop and am a responsible dog owner. Sooooo I shall walk my dog where I please and thank you very much!

I'm with you. I ALWAYS pick up!! I moved here for two reasons. Safety and dog friendly. I have realized that it is not dog friendly and the safety is hanging on by a thin rope. I ALWAYS make sure my pup has pooped before we leave the boundaries of my yard....however, she gets excited when walking and usually has to go again. I pick up...ALWAYS. I walk her where I please. When a property has one of the ridiculous "curb your dog" wooden pooping dog signs.....I stay away. When I move away from TV...it will be because another break in occurred too close to my home....or I am too uncomfortable walking my pup.

[Happinow]

Great idea. It is not a dog walking area and we who go get our mail should not have to stumble over dogs and their leashes. And, it's gross to watch people put their dog poop on the trash bins there. I don't want to smell dog poop while putting my junk mail in the garbage. Keep up the good work Community Watch.

[gerryann]

Originally Posted by Happinow

Great idea. It is not a dog walking area and we who go get our mail should not have to stumble over dogs and their leashes. And, it's gross to watch people put their dog poop on the trash bins there. I don't want to smell dog poop while putting my junk mail in the garbage. Keep up the good work Community Watch.

When's the last time you stumbled over a dog and their leash? Really ???

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by gerryann

When's the last time you stumbled over a dog and their leash? Really ???

[kathymar528]

Please send those Community Watch folks to patrol down near Eisenhower. Some dog owner repeatedly brings his dog to do his business and never cleans up. It is no longer enjoyable to walk through the area because it is so unsightly, and it certainly isn't fair for Rec Center employees (or whoever) to have to pick it up. I am a dog owner myself. My dogs use our yard, we clean up after them, and I intentionally purchased a home with a yard that would accommodate them. I am so proud to call The Villages "home", but am frustrated by the complete disregard some have for taking responsibility for their pet's mess.

[zonerboy]

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

It would be easier to answer your question if you told us how much poop golfers, pickleball players, etc. leave behind.

At the risk of inducing an epidemic of terminal boredom, may I say this: the issue here is not poop. The issue is reasonable accommodation of the needs and desires of Villagers who happen to be dog owners. I am well aware that dog parks were not part of the promised amenities when I purchased my home. But perhaps they should be. That's my point. I could be wrong, but perhaps there would be fewer people walking their dogs in the vicinity of postal stations if there were an attractive alternative. Costs associated with providing and maintaining such a facility would be negligible compared to those of other recreational facilities.

I am always quite amazed at the number of posters on this site who seem to be utterly obsessed with "poop". Dr. Freud once postulated that such fascinations had their origin with early difficulties involved in potty training. Hence the derivation of the "anal retentive" and "anal explosive" personality types. I myself decline to make comment on such matters.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by zonerboy

At the risk of inducing an epidemic of terminal boredom, may I say this: the issue here is not poop. The issue is reasonable accommodation of the needs and desires of Villagers who happen to be dog owners. I am well aware that dog parks were not part of the promised amenities when I purchased my home. But perhaps they should be. That's my point. I could be wrong, but perhaps there would be fewer people walking their dogs in the vicinity of postal stations if there were an attractive alternative. Costs associated with providing and maintaining such a facility would be negligible compared to those of other recreational facilities.

I am always quite amazed at the number of posters on this site who seem to be utterly obsessed with "poop". Dr. Freud once postulated that such fascinations had their origin with early difficulties involved in potty training. Hence the derivation of the "anal retentive" and "anal explosive" personality types. I myself decline to make comment on such matters.

I am amazed and a little irritated when people say such things as "You knew TV didn't have such-and-such when you moved here." I believe it is okay to move to a place knowing it might not have everything you want, and then work to make it better.

Just because you knew it didn't have 100% of what you wanted doesn't mean you should roll over and play dead. Responsible Dog Owners is starting an effort to get a dog park south of 466A. If enough people work on it, maybe the developer will listen.

[vj1213]

I have to agree this is not about dog poop. That topic has been beaten to death. I often take my dog to the Tamarind Grove area too on our walks. After we walked today I was approached by Community Watch, he said this is not a dog park, I said excuse me, he said this is private property and you can't have a dog here. I simply said well my dog is on his leash, here is his poop in my little bag, and I do believe this is Villages property not private property. I said I don't understand how TV being taunted as pet friendly will allow me to walk my dog on any town square or inside any of the sales centers (we actually have dog treats in the sales centers to give to dogs who come in) and you say this is the only private property where dogs aren't allowed.
I must say there were a few very hot tempered dog walkers there who got very argumentative.
I came home and called the district office (was told they knew nothing) they passed me on to community watch who passed me to their supervisor, who passed me to their supervisor and no one could tell me anything. All I got from the last lady was..give me your # and we will have someone who is aware of the situation call you back. Haven't heard back.
I will just say, whether it be dogs or any other countless rules, there will always be those who don't believe rules apply to them or choose only to follow a select few. I don't think dogs should be hanging around the postal stations themselves, but in the grassy areas that surround them, I don't see a problem. Just gives some people something else to complain about.