[Travelhunter]

Is there a requirement in the villages as to the length of a dog leash. I have seen a Doberman snarling on a very long leash perhaps 25 feet with a lot more left on the owners reel

[dewilson58]

have not seen anything

[bluedivergirl]

I'm not aware of any either.

I can tell you I am not a fan of retract-o-leash.

[DianeM]

I bet someone in the Villages Community Standards would know if there is a ruling on that. There probably is but buried in the bylaws somewhere.

[champion6]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter

Is there a requirement in the villages as to the length of a dog leash. I have seen a Doberman snarling on a very long leash perhaps 25 feet with a lot more left on the owners reel

Definitely not regulated by The Villages. It MIGHT be regulated by your county, but I doubt it.

[Two Bills]

Florida Dog Bite Lawyer & Dog Leash Laws - County by County

Lake County says leash no longer than 6 foot.
Site lists all county restrictions.

[jebartle]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter

Is there a requirement in the villages as to the length of a dog leash. I have seen a Doberman snarling on a very long leash perhaps 25 feet with a lot more left on the owners reel

As long as you have control of your animal, 2 legged or four, lol.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter

Is there a requirement in the villages as to the length of a dog leash. I have seen a Doberman snarling on a very long leash perhaps 25 feet with a lot more left on the owners reel

There are 25ft retractable leashes, but usually can’t see what left. Was it clear case?

[Travelhunter]

Originally Posted by asianthree

There are 25ft retractable leashes, but usually can’t see what left. Was it clear case?

Not clear case but the size of the reel indicated there was so much more to go

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter

Is there a requirement in the villages as to the length of a dog leash. I have seen a Doberman snarling on a very long leash perhaps 25 feet with a lot more left on the owners reel

Look on your county web site for the real answer.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Also not a fan of retractable leashes. It forces the dog to always be pulling against it. Dogs need to be able to just walk, at ease, in comfort and without stress. A dog-owner who has reasonable control over her pet will be able to use a regular leash, and it will be slack and not taut.

[Mosells]

Forced social distancing

[greenflash245]

doubt it

[Travelhunter]

It appears that this is a sheriff’s issue. I was hoping the villages send a letter to the neighbors or have community watch explain the rules.
The Sheriff seems like a nuclear option I am reluctant to use on a neighbor. In times of a pandemic I’m sure they have more important issues to be concerned about
On the other hand this dog could hurt someone and I shouldn’t be afraid to walk around the block.

[MIskra]

Florida Dog Bite Lawyer & Dog Leash Laws - County by County
Lake County says leash no longer than 6 foot.
Site lists all county restrictions.

It appears that Lake County's 6-foot leash law only applies to dogs in the county's parks, although that is up to legal interpretation. I live in Sumter County, and I called Animal Services to ask this question when I first moved here. I was told that the length of the leash is not specified in their leash law.