[sowilts]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

I cannot say I have ever seen this? I assume you mean they do this on the golf cart path?

We live at Linden and the cart path is along the retention pond. While sitting on the Lanai it happens every day. It is not good in the hot sun or anytime since dogs do not sweat and need to pant once in a while.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

I'd love a dog but I have mobility issues (have a rollator) so I KNOW the responsibility it would take to have one. I've seen people walking their dogs and the human is elderly and seems to have issues walking. I've also seen people in their carts who allow their poochie to run beside it as well. IF you have a pet realize they have a life expectancy and with that, they also can have health issues. So will YOU outlive the pet?? This can be for house-cats AND dogs!! IF you see someone like the OP observed---try to have a non-combative discussion with the person. I agree with what most folks have stated on here!!

Teddy bears aren't just for children. We enjoy cuddles and play without the cost, smells, restrictions associated with real animals. No vet bills, pet sitters or boarding when we travel, no "accidents"; no clawing, chewing the furnishings, etc. The perfect (non-living) "pet". Welcome at all hotels, fit in a suitcase or backpack, and no quarantine requirements.
Oh! They never pee or poop on the neighbors lawn. 👍👍👍

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by jimkerr

Some people shouldn’t own pets.

Or have children. But that is for another thread.

[Micizel]

We have someone in our neighborhood who does this. He has a small dog and drives pretty slow. First time I saw it I thought it was a neat idea. The dog is getting needed exercise and figure the dog could jump in if he gets tired. But I can see how one wrong move by the dog or the cart could end up being terrible. It only takes a split second for something to happen.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Maybe, just Maybe, you aren't paying attention. I've only been here 11 years, yet I have seen it many times.

Just like the rare instance you hear about a villager being killed in a golf cart. You never know unless you hear it from a neighbor, the "other" news rag leaks the story out, or you happen to see the FHP investigator's markings on the pavement.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Micizel

We have someone in our neighborhood who does this. He has a small dog and drives pretty slow. First time I saw it I thought it was a neat idea. The dog is getting needed exercise and figure the dog could jump in if he gets tired. But I can see how one wrong move by the dog or the cart could end up being terrible. It only takes a split second for something to happen.

If it's about exercise, put 'em on a tread mill (or a large hamster wheel). If it's about socializing, take 'em to a dog park.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Micizel

We have someone in our neighborhood who does this. He has a small dog and drives pretty slow. First time I saw it I thought it was a neat idea. The dog is getting needed exercise and figure the dog could jump in if he gets tired. But I can see how one wrong move by the dog or the cart could end up being terrible. It only takes a split second for something to happen.

The dog can't just jump in to a moving vehicle when he gets tired. By the time he's tired enough to do that, he's too tired to expend the energy necessary to perform a jump into a moving vehicle.

If the cart driver really gave a dam about his dog's need to exercise, he'd maybe put a harness on him and attach the harness to a little red wagon. Then, he can sit in the wagon and pretend to be a sled driver and his dog is a sled dog. WHEEEE! Dog gets exercise, cart driver gets a free ride around the park, everyone's happy.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

If it's about exercise, put 'em on a tread mill (or a large hamster wheel). If it's about socializing, take 'em to a dog park.

Orrrrrr - the owner can get some exercise too and, y'know, WALK his dog. He can even use a metal walker or transport chair if the human can't walk easily. He could get creative and get on roller skates and have the dog pull him around.

There is no reason for anyone to attach a leash to a golf cart and force the dog to run alongside the golf cart.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

I hope it is illegal (especially on public roads) but who will ever be caught, and by whom?

Maybe the owners don't understand that most of the pleasure that dogs get from their outings is to be able to interact with other dogs and smells, NOT the exercise factor. The dog would find even a short walk much preferable to being forced to run alongside a golf-cart.

In my neighborhood there is a man that lets his dog sit up close to the windshield of his golf cart. And the dog barks LOUDLY and constantly. I fail to understand WHY the driver allows this to happen. Maybe he is hard of hearing. Seeing this happen and I have also seen dogs on a lease running beside a golf cart (that is pretty rare where I live) - makes me realize that there are many really strange and unthinking people in TV Land. You would EXPECT older retired people to be smarter. The other day I was out in my yard and I saw a man in a golf cart go through a stop sign at a speed so high that the golf cart suspension lifted (close to a point of overturning) and his speed and quick turn forced him over to the opposite side of the road for about 30 feet before he straightened the cart up. He then continued down a 20 MPH residential street at 35 or 40 MPH (I could hear his engine straining). And he was screaming, "yeeeehhaaa") all the way. This was about 4 PM, not late after happy hour. Too bad there were no Police around to give him a sobriety test.
.....Anyway, the point is that people are walking, running, and biking on the smaller residential streets and expecting a degree of safety (that they should have, bur DON'T) just because they live in a retirement Village. Unfortunately, things are NOT as SAFE as you would think, or hope.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Orrrrrr - the owner can get some exercise too and, y'know, WALK his dog. He can even use a metal walker or transport chair if the human can't walk easily. He could get creative and get on roller skates and have the dog pull him around.

There is no reason for anyone to attach a leash to a golf cart and force the dog to run alongside the golf cart.

My last dog was just over 250 lb. If I fell while on skates, he would have dragged for miles. I would prefer the little red wagon suggestion. That sounds like fun.
Riddle (not realy). How many pomeranian does it take to pull a 170lb man in a red wagon? Bigger question is how to get them to shut up and listen. (Wonder if Sgt. Peston ever had that problem? )

[sallyg]

Agree!! Please don't do it.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by DonH57

Just like the rare instance you hear about a villager being killed in a golf cart. You never know unless you hear it from a neighbor, the "other" news rag leaks the story out, or you happen to see the FHP investigator's markings on the pavement.

Speaking about accidents in Golf Carts - I wonder if there is a difference in accident rates for Electric golf Carts and Gas golf carts? Gas golf carts would have a higher center of gravity, so may roll over more. But Electric Carts may be heavier and may or may not have a heavier duty braking system?

[jimjamuser]

For dogs that like to retrieve and have been bringing back tennis balls since being a puppy. Just find a large empty space like the outfield of a softball field around supper time and throw tennis balls to exercise the dog. That should be very safe.

[DrHitch]

Yes, I have personally witnessed a woman in a golf cart on a recreational path (multi-modal) in Spanish Springs "towing" her dog behind the cart. Not a safe practice at all....

Also, from Mentor OH...last week
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other...rt/ar-AA1rTYaD

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

My last dog was just over 250 lb. If I fell while on skates, he would have dragged for miles. I would prefer the little red wagon suggestion. That sounds like fun.
Riddle (not realy). How many pomeranian does it take to pull a 170lb man in a red wagon? Bigger question is how to get them to shut up and listen. (Wonder if Sgt. Peston ever had that problem? )

A 170 lb man and maybe 10 Pomeranians pulling the man in a wagon. I bet that SOMEONE has done something like that on YouTube. It's a BIG world.
.........One snowy winter's day when I was in about 7th grade I hooked up my Collie and whatever breed-blend to my snow sled. My dog was very smart and seemed to like the idea and wanted to give it a try. Well we went about 1/2 of a block on the level and my trusty companion was exhausted and panting hard. I unhooked his rope and after a minute of recovering and giving me the EVIL dog eye, we got back to being best buds. I would have needed about 3 Collie sized dogs.