[PennBF]

The very worst owners of dogs are the ones that let the dog go on your property or take it to the Post Office and allow it to walk on that property and relieve its self. I don't give a darn if it is on a leash or not. The fact that it allows it at the post office where people must go to get their mail or on your property is the height of disrespect. Where a dog goes you can expect to also have unhealthy bacteria. We had a dog for many many years and would never think of being this dis respectable or inconsiderate. It should be a law and a fine for anyone using the Post Office or private property for dog walking.

[ThirdOfFive]

When we first moved here I found a couple piles of fresh doggie dung in my yard one morning. I cleaned it up, then bought one of those little signs at Lowe's that has a cute puppy on it together with a reminder to "clean up the mess" or something along those lines.

A couple of days later my sign was still there, but turned around. But the poop piles stopped.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by John Mayes

Help us by showing the exact wording that says that pets must be on a leash on your own property. Don’t think you can because that wording doesn’t exist.

Able to roam on to public street. If it’s not leashed or fenced it able to roam off you private front yard. How hard is that to understand. This is the exit problem the lady having the dogs are lose and able to roam off private property. When she allows them to roam off her property cause she don’t have control of them.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

I did, and unlike you, I posted a link to the law that says absolutely nothing about a requirement on PRIVATE PROPERTY...

And what you posted says NOTHING about private property, either...

Again comprehension problem.

[PugMom]

knowing I probably said this before, let me remind owners even if the dog is 'free' on your own property, there is ALWAYS the risk of attack by a wild animal. (this is one of the few ways i can save my pet.) coyotes have been seen here, a neighbor says there are also bobcats, so what am i to do but be prepared. the dogs are on a leash outside in our yard, fully attended.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

So if I walk up to you’re front door and knock on door I’m trespassing? No trespassing signs are not allowed in villages, so I don’t know how a person would know you legally posted the property as no trespassing?

Since TV doesn't allow signs, YOU wouldn't. People don't normally put signs on everything they own. Seldom see signs on cars saying "don't steal this car", and without a sign, YOU may think it is ok to steal it. I can just imagine you explaining to the judge, "but, your honor, there were no signs saying not to trespass or steal, so how was I to know it was wrong?"

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Again comprehension problem.

Yes, you have one.

My dog is often off leash when with me in my front yard. She responds to verbal commands quite well and will not leave my side.

If she does, then yes, I have broken the law...

But once again, for the reading impaired, there is NO statute that requires you to leash your dog on your own property.

NONE. ZERO. ZILCH. NIL. NAUGHT. ZIP. ZIPPO. SQUAT. Comprende?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Able to roam on to public street. If it’s not leashed or fenced it able to roam off you private front yard. How hard is that to understand. This is the exit problem the lady having the dogs are lose and able to roam off private property. When she allows them to roam off her property cause she don’t have control of them.

You car is ABLE to exceed the speed limit. That is not illegal unless you actually exceed the speed limit.

If you ABLE to commit many crimes. It's only illegal if you actually commit a crime...

Same difference...

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

But once again, for the reading impaired, there is NO statute that requires you to leash your dog on your own problem.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

You car is ABLE to exceed the speed limit. That is not illegal unless you actually exceed the speed limit.

If you ABLE to commit many crimes. It's only illegal if you actually commit a crime...

Same difference...

Ok, when you’re dog bolts off you’re property and bits someone or get ran over then maybe you understand.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

You car is ABLE to exceed the speed limit. That is not illegal unless you actually exceed the speed limit.

If you ABLE to commit many crimes. It's only illegal if you actually commit a crime...

Same difference...

Just love how we make up or own rules or interpretation.


So, when you dog bolts off? You allowed.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Since TV doesn't allow signs, YOU wouldn't. People don't normally put signs on everything they own. Seldom see signs on cars saying "don't steal this car", and without a sign, YOU may think it is ok to steal it. I can just imagine you explaining to the judge, "but, your honor, there were no signs saying not to trespass or steal, so how was I to know it was wrong?"

You don’t understand posted property.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Andrea3051

How many more times must I be chased by my neighbors offleash pack of small growling & barking dogs when going outside with my sweet pup? And apparently because I go into protection mode by picking her up to avoid an unknown outcome, I'm in the wrong?

I have only seen these dogs barking & growling which alerts me into defense mode..No idea if friendly

I had hoped people here were as polite and considerate as I am, and most are lovely but I guess a few bad apples are here too

She told me off while I said nothing from the anxiety of the moment. No apology just judgement of my reaction..

I suffer from chronic illness & anxiety, I came here to recover with my emotional support dog. I'm quiet & considerate to everyone yet some just don't care & find it necessary to attack me?

Nobody knows what others are going thru..shame on her & I will no longer be holding my tongue. So much for my quiet peaceful happy place ������

Merry Christmas ...

Honestly, the reality is The Villages is not paradise and not hell, it's like any place you might chose to live... a variety of people of all temperaments. Personally I'm so sorry about your medical problems, but of course there are just cruel people, some have never encountered difficulty in their lives and are just plain "clueless" what others might be going through, and like you said, some are just plain loving and accepting... like ANY place you might have moved. Now, we are not dog or pet owners, so would be coming from a different experience. Many dog owners in the villages will walk for blocks to make encourage their dog(s) to take care of their duties on someone else's lawn. We've had neighbors who have done everything, including signs (forbidden here) of "PLEASE no dogs on our lawn", so you can understand, tensions do exist. We moved here long ago when the community had strict rules about pets, size, weight, and numbers. All that went "out the door" long ago, aggressive breeds, any size, one person (probably more) had FOUR large rescue gray hounds. None of this solves your problem. Also, relatives live in a nice retirement community in Arkansas, she and her beagle were attacked and hurt by a pit bull on a leash. The pit bull pulled the leash right out of the owners grip, my relative quickly dipped down to scoop up her beagle which gave the pit bull just enough time to get access to an area near her ear. She got away with only a gash and no stitches, but.... the dog was impounded for rabies watch, then given back to the owners, no penalty since the dog was fully vaccinated, and still the administration of their retirement community has NOT enforced the covenants against certain aggressive breeds, and, realistically, not all pit bulls or any other breed can be mass labeled "aggressive". Not much help to you, but there are "dog" (or maybe "dog owner") problems everywhere. And hoping the lack of understanding shown to you is a one off thing. Also, though you have a legitimate need for this pet, you also have to remember that there is a growing backlash to the "emotional support" animals... not defending that view, only saying that you should always keep that in mind as some people fed up with it and you never know what some will do if they are not well balanced people in the first place ! Especially true as some, NOT ALL, people get less tolerant as they grow older. Some, who happily accepted "guide dogs" for the blind, are not longer tolerant of dogs in stores, on planes, cruise ships, restaurants, etc. Guess you could "try" to explain your situation to the woman... but... not a high percentage she would understand !

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Just love how we make up or own rules or interpretation.


So, when you dog bolts off? You allowed.

NO, that would be YOU, making up laws that don't exist...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Just love how we make up or own rules or interpretation.


So, when you dog bolts off? You allowed.

Did you miss where I wrote this?

"My dog is often off leash when with me in my front yard. She responds to verbal commands quite well and will not leave my side.

If she does, then yes, I have broken the law..."

Apparently, you did...