Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2296306)

I guess I am lucky. None, not one, of the many dog walkers in my neighborhood allow their leashed dogs to poop on someone else's property. They walk with little bags & paper towels & pick up after their pooches. I have never encountered dog poop in my yard, but I have found a few dead snakes. (I suspect birds drop them, but I could be wrong). Where are you living that this is a problem? Or alternatively, I just won the 'my Village is the best' competition.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2296303)

There are probably ten thousand dogs here in Villages. Just a rough guess. Many have two and a few have three.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 2296202)

We know where this will be going. I predict 125 posts.

Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 2296301)

By the way, related to the subject, on the way back from picking up my mail, I noticed TWO different residents on two different blocks that were picking up their dog poop in the own yards. The reason I know that it was their dogs poop is that I saw the dogs on a leash with them when they were picking it up and then they entered their homes. As much I as I am irritated by folks using my lawn for a dog toilet, I have to give credit where it is deserved. Those two neighbors are good dog owners and good neighbors.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2296313)

If you think it is not a recurrent issue, do you think there would be so many threads with so many people posting about it?

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2296257)

I hope this is not near a golf course? Coyotes use the golf courses at night to get around and hunt. I only know of small dogs being taken though by these animals.

The bigger worry is dogs getting hit by cars or golf carts. I know a lot more pooches killed or maimed by cars running into them. Or, golf carts.

Originally Posted by Jayhawk (Post 2296323)

Mostly the same cranky people re-hashing the same thing over and over. They must think if they say it enough it will change to suit them.

Originally Posted by TVTVTV (Post 2296170)

One of the biggest issues Villagers have to contend with is folks not willing to pick up their dog feces. Whether it's ruining the esthetics or harming the environment, laziness of owner's responsibilities should not be permitted.

The Villages could easily implement the dog DNA program, like many apartment, condo, and other housing areas have done. Dog owners and renters would submit a dog saliva swab for each dog, and be registered in the company's database, and culprit samples are sent and analyzed. The owner would then be identified and fined. Repeat offenders would have an additional consequence. It's not rocket science.

There are several companies making MILLIONS because of this, and Villagers deserve this issue to be addressed. To cover initial costs, dog owners would pay a small fee at the time of swabbbing. This approach would likely be welcomed by the majority of Villagers. Those who might be opposed- well guess why?

Dog feces left all over is becoming an increasing problem. I hope the people and TV administrators begin to push for this type of program. Perhaps it could be voted on by residents by District, and start small and see how effective it is. Of course there are issues to work out, but what a good resolution. Google DNA Dog Poop companies- you will find success stories and how they operate in some communities. Check out this for starters.

Dog Poop DNA Testing: The Scoop On The Latest Trend To Apprehend Offending Owners

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2296293)

No one is responsible for the behavior of wild animals but dogs are pets. The difference seems obvious.