[Lovey2]

Wow...you guys are really rough...happy holidays and all that! I saw dogs in the area when I visited, too, but never thought I would have an issue with people letting them go on my lawn...we just didn't have that where I lived. I agree that this is an old tired thread and those of us that find this behavior disrespectful just have to monitor our own property and forget about the rest, but just like everyone is telling the OP, if you are unhappy with these threads just stay off them, just as you are suggesting she move...how rude. So "America's friendliest hometown". There is nothing "suspect" about her query. I doubt everyone of us loves EVERYTHING about The Villages, and yet, we live here. Unless of course, as some of you swear, this is an imposter, just looking for trouble...still not sure how you guys know that, and I really hope that is the case, because if not, you've just really been rude to someone you don't even know. How sad...

[gomoho]

And so it goes....

[Cisco Kid]

Originally Posted by Lovey2

Wow...you guys are really rough...happy holidays and all that! I saw dogs in the area when I visited, too, but never thought I would have an issue with people letting them go on my lawn...we just didn't have that where I lived. I agree that this is an old tired thread and those of us that find this behavior disrespectful just have to monitor our own property and forget about the rest, but just like everyone is telling the OP, if you are unhappy with these threads just stay off them, just as you are suggesting she move...how rude. So "America's friendliest hometown". There is nothing "suspect" about her query. I doubt everyone of us loves EVERYTHING about The Villages, and yet, we live here. Unless of course, as some of you swear, this is an imposter, just looking for trouble...still not sure how you guys know that, and I really hope that is the case, because if not, you've just really been rude to someone you don't even know. How sad...

The OP asked for a solution. And I gave one.
I call it being helpful.

[karostay]

Originally Posted by Tmisch2

I recently moved to The Villages. I've been visiting here for a number of years and am happy now to be a fulltime resident. I hate to start out by complaining, but I see the inconsiderate people takeing their dogs someplace other than their own house or dog parks to do their "business".
I'm sure this is not the first time someone has mentioned this, but wonder what can, or has been done to curtail this.
Any comments or direction as to possible solutions will be greatly appreciated.

Just wait till you go out for a relaxing evening meal and end up sitting next to one in a baby carriage

[gerryann]

Originally Posted by karostay

Just wait till you go out for a relaxing evening meal and end up sitting next to one in a baby carriage

Oh please.....this has happened to you? Really????

[Cisco Kid]

Originally Posted by karostay

Just wait till you go out for a relaxing evening meal and end up sitting next to one in a baby carriage

SHOCKING !!!!!

[karostay]

Originally Posted by gerryann

Oh please.....this has happened to you? Really????

Really! many a time

[TheVillageChicken]

Don't blame the dog owners. It's the dogs. You see, they are actually alien beings who survive on Earth by entering a parasite/host relationship with a human. They secrete an enzyme from their butts which they transfer to their host by licking the butt and then licking the human on the lips. This enzyme is contains a hallucinogen which creates a maternal überbond between the human and the alien while concurrently assigning dominance to the alien. Another component of the enzyme lowers inhibitions and increases imperiousness and self-righteousness in the human host. If you've ever been leg humped, you've been marked as a potential host. The mystery is "What is the end game of these aliens?" Wake up, America.

[Cisco Kid]

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

Don't blame the dog owners. It's the dogs. You see, they are actually alien beings who survive on Earth by entering a parasite/host relationship with a human. They secrete an enzyme from their butts which they transfer to their host by licking the butt and then licking the human on the lips. This enzyme is contains a hallucinogen which creates a maternal überbond between the human and the alien while concurrently assigning dominance to the alien. Another component of the enzyme lowers inhibitions and increases imperiousness and self-righteousness in the human host. If you've ever been leg humped, you've been marked as a potential host. The mystery is "What is the end game of these aliens?" Wake up, America.

I am clearly infected.
Can I now signup for disability ?

[Uptown Girl]

Originally Posted by Tmisch2

I recently moved to The Villages. I've been visiting here for a number of years and am happy now to be a fulltime resident. I hate to start out by complaining, but I see the inconsiderate people takeing their dogs someplace other than their own house or dog parks to do their "business".
I'm sure this is not the first time someone has mentioned this, but wonder what can, or has been done to curtail this.
Any comments or direction as to possible solutions will be greatly appreciated.

With all due respect, you have been visiting here for years, have you never noticed this before? Dogs on leashes are welcome almost anywhere, and are a common sight in The Villages.
What would you suggest to a dog owner, who had their dog potty before leaving home… and finds the dog chooses to 'go' again somewhere along their journey?

[birdawg]

Originally Posted by Uptown Girl

With all due respect, you have been visiting here for years, have you never noticed this before? Dogs on leashes are welcome almost anywhere, and are a common sight in The Villages.
What would you suggest to a dog owner, who had their dog potty before leaving home… and finds the dog chooses to 'go' again somewhere along their journey?

Use the street!

[gerryann]

Originally Posted by karostay

Really! many a time

Now seriously, there are only two restaurants in the entire Villages that to my knowledge allow dogs on their patio......but YOU have seen dogs there....in strollers MANY times. MANY times. Yeah right

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by karostay

Just wait till you go out for a relaxing evening meal and end up sitting next to one in a baby carriage

Does this happen often to you? In seven years, this has never happened to us, and we eat out a lot.
Would this issue occur on a dog-friendly patio? If so, the dogs have every right to be there.
Often people take small dogs to the town squares in a baby stroller so they don't get injured, or it could be a dog with a disability.
If people are taking dogs in a restaurant where they aren't permitted, then you should notify management.

Originally Posted by gerryann

When you see a #1 post and it's about a controversial issue like dogs, guns, politics...whatever. I'm sure some people have quite a few ID's.
You'll also notice, they quite often disappear after creating a disagreement.

I think you're right gerryann.
Some people get their jollies from creating multiple identities and trolling on controversial issues.
It happens from time to time. The Mods usually catch it.

[Cisco Kid]

Maybe it was just a ugly damn kid ?
And he blamed the dog.

[Uptown Girl]

Originally Posted by birdawg

Use the street!

…and what…. drag them there as they are lifting a leg? (we're talking common spaces here, not homeowner's lawns)That would work well (!)... as long as there is no traffic or pedestrian in the way at that moment. Don't try it in the square, you'll have to knock someone on their arse to make it to the street in time.

Look, I love this place. I especially love the landscaping. I don't enjoy seeing a pooch pee on public flower borders, next to sidewalks…. flowers meant for our enjoyment…. but it happens. I appreciate those who keep their pets out of the flowers.
There may be those few owners who make a ritual of purposely toilet-ing their dogs in that fashion… whether it be public flowers or the neighbor's bougainvillea.
I consider those people to be ignorant slobs. They were ignorant slobs before they came here, however, and probably before they became dog owners.
But my question was for the original poster- I'd like to know what he/she would suggest.