Ditto. To add, dogs have even been on leash and killed by Gators. South of 44 has many areas where you hear the deep frog-like calls of the gators. T V goes out of there way to have very nice dog parks. Could always use more of them but they do make them nice and actually comfortable with shade pavillions and even the ability to rinse the furbabies down if you need to.

[BlueHeronFan]

If you want to really let your dog run there is a dog beach somewhere near New Smyrna Beach. It's a dedicated area just for dogs.

[Deckboat234]

off of rolling acres rd there is a large park and driving range. you can get there by car or golf cart of you know where the path entrance is located I have seen people let their dogs run in that area.

[Mayesville]

Lake Okahumpka Park off Hwy 44 has a dog park in back, I believe it’s fenced, as well as nice walking paths.

[Travelhunter123]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Actually, the county “leash law” uses the term DIRECT CONTROL. Defined as…

Direct control shall mean immediate and continuous physical control of an animal at all times such as by means of a fence, leash, cord, or chain of sufficient strength to restrain the animal; or in the case of specifically trained working, agricultural or hunting animals which immediately respond to such commands, while working; direct control shall also include aural or oral control, if the controlling person is at all times clearly and fully within the unobstructed sight and hearing of the animal

If you have a trained dog, who responds to oral commands, they are in direct control. Most states’ and county “leash laws” use similar definitions.

No
specifically trained working, agricultural or hunting animals”which immediately respond to such commands, while working;”
The exception is for agricultural or hunting animals (specifically trained) and only while working

[Veracity]

Originally Posted by Mayesville

Lake Okahumpka Park off Hwy 44 has a dog park in back, I believe it’s fenced, as well as nice walking paths.

Yes, the Lake Okahumpka Park off of Hwy44 has a fenced dog park. We use it when the Atlas Dog Park is closed for maintenance. It is very nice, as are all The Villages dog parks. Welcome to The Villages. Enjoy everything that The Villages has to offer for your dog.

[Travelhunter123]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Dogs are not allowed "Off Leash", anywhere in The Villages (or most of Florida), other than Dog Parks. The Villages has 8 Dog Parks I'm aware of and as someone else mentioned, Doggie Do Run Run is great. (Dog Parks)

Please don't let your dog off leash anywhere in The Villages. Anyone who tells you, "oh, people do it all the time at (such & such place)" are part of the problem. It's against the Law in every County in and around TV.

Has anyone been successful in getting dog leash laws enforced? How did you do it

[charlie1]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Actually, the county “leash law” uses the term DIRECT CONTROL. Defined as…

Direct control shall mean immediate and continuous physical control of an animal at all times such as by means of a fence, leash, cord, or chain of sufficient strength to restrain the animal; or in the case of specifically trained working, agricultural or hunting animals which immediately respond to such commands, while working; direct control shall also include aural or oral control, if the controlling person is at all times clearly and fully within the unobstructed sight and hearing of the animal

If you have a trained dog, who responds to oral commands, they are in direct control. Most states’ and county “leash laws” use similar definitions.

Sorry, but we had an instance where a person had their dog off leash. We mentioned to him and he said the dog was trained and obedient and therefore was not a problem. We were close to the parking space near the trail and the dog saw the carts and immediately ran, despite the owner trying to call him back to the carts and jump up onto the seat of OUR cart. He was wet and thus made a mess on the seat! ALL dogs should be on a leash in The Villages unless in a fence in area such as some backyards and the Dog Parks!

[Lindaws]

Why do you feel you can break the law.? Dogs MUST be in leash except in dog park.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter123

Has anyone been successful in getting dog leash laws enforced? How did you do it

When we were harassed by an off-leash dog and its obnoxious owner while walking in our neighborhood, we went to The Villages office in Lake Sumter and filed a written complaint. We also went to the Animal Control Commission for Sumter County and filed a written complaint.

I guess our complaints were successful because the next time we saw the obnoxious owner he had the mutt on a leash.

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Surely the amount of area required to play catch with your dog, depends on how far the dog can throw the ball.

One of the dogs in our family loved to play ball so much that he quickly learned to “throw” it inside and was very insistent that everybody play ball — not only the family but also visiting friends, the plumber, the window-washers — whoever crossed the threshold — he would go get his ball and invite them to play.

He liked to sit at the top of the inside staircase and drop his ball down the steps to the person waiting at the bottom to throw it back. Basement steps also worked. He was a good catcher, too. He never tired of playing ball, be it outside or inside.

(Of course, TV does not have 2-story houses or basements, so my post is not helpful to the OP……but thanks for indulging me in some memories.)

He was mostly Lab and playing ball was definitely his thing.

I sure miss that sweet dog who made a lot of people smile.

Boomer

[bark4me]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Actually, the county “leash law” uses the term DIRECT CONTROL. Defined as…

Direct control shall mean immediate and continuous physical control of an animal at all times such as by means of a fence, leash, cord, or chain of sufficient strength to restrain the animal; or in the case of specifically trained working, agricultural or hunting animals which immediately respond to such commands, while working; direct control shall also include aural or oral control, if the controlling person is at all times clearly and fully within the unobstructed sight and hearing of the animal

If you have a trained dog, who responds to oral commands, they are in direct control. Most states’ and county “leash laws” use similar definitions.

There's always 1 in every crowd

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by Boomer

One of the dogs in our family loved to play ball so much that he quickly learned to “throw” it inside and was very insistent that everybody play ball — not only the family but also visiting friends, the plumber, the window-washers — whoever crossed the threshold — he would go get his ball and invite them to play.

He liked to sit at the top of the inside staircase and drop his ball down the steps to the person waiting at the bottom to throw it back. Basement steps also worked. He was a good catcher, too. He never tired of playing ball, be it outside or inside.

(Of course, TV does not have 2-story houses or basements.)

He was mostly Lab and playing ball was definitely his thing.

I miss that sweet dog who made a lot of people smile.

Boomer

I too had Labs that I loved very much (none so talented with a ball as yours though). Wonderful dogs.

[Remembergoldenrule]

Originally Posted by Davonu

Good input so far.

Any areas near the Mallory Square, Lake Miona or Lake Sumter Landing?

There is large fenced dog park near there with two sides large and small dogs Near a wetland walk way.

[Remembergoldenrule]

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