[Dgodin]

The problem here is that if the small dog were to bite in self sefense it would be considered the agressor and subject to fines wven though the dogs were illegally off leash. My wife had this conversation with the Lady Lake Animal Control Officer after our leashed dog was bitten by an off leash dog while we were walking in the historic area of.the vilages.

[Joe Mack]

Originally Posted by Battlebasset

I was golfing last week, and I and one of my foursome were in the sand trap. I popped out, and quickly stepped out of the trap and out of the way so the other player could complete his shot, as he was further behind me. Someone walking by on the path yelled "Hey! Are you going to rake that trap?!"

Some people have far too much time and entitlement on their hands.

Did you rake the trap?

[John-US]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Sorry, I don’t believe that, not until we all start living under Communism.

They don't say the C word .. but we already here folks.

[Fastskiguy]

Originally Posted by BrianL

This morning my wife and I took our 13-pound dog for a walk around the Lake Minion rec. center. We stuck to the sidewalk around the center as dogs are not allowed on the new walking trail. A guy is coming at us from the opposite direction with 2 off-leash dogs. I pick up our dog as she is terrified of most dogs. I mention to him, very politely, that dogs are supposed to be on a leash. His response was, "Some people should be on a leash." The he turned around and yelled, "Mother Fuc**r" at me.

I was quite annoyed at the entitled attitude and upset at the language he felt entitled to use.

What would you have done? What should I have done?

I'm very tired of individuals that believe that it's fine to have their dog off leash in public areas. Every part of The Villages is in a county with leash laws.

Two dogs off leash around Lake Minona rec. center. That's all you really need to say, with all of the traffic zooming along Buena Vista you'd have to be a complete idiot to let your dog off leash in that area, leash laws or no leash laws. The dogs could easily see something in the median or other side of BV and run into traffic.

Add in his rather odd response and there is just too much idiot there to deal with. I'm with the contingent that says....forget about this as fast as possible, it's just not worth your time.

Having said that....I just read thru 5 pages on this so I probably should take my owner advice

Joe

[VApeople]

Several years ago, we went for a walk in the grassy area behind the Lake Miona Rec Center.

We encountered a guy who had an off-leash dog. Since I do not like dogs, I said in a nasty voice, "Keep that dog away from us", and he complied.

My guess is that area behind the rec center is a place that various people have been using to walk their dogs off-leash for years and they may resent the new walking trail.

[OhioBuckeye]

I doubt it!!!

[OhioBuckeye]

Byte 1, that’s good advice. Someone else suggested to call Community Watch but I’m sure they won’t do anything because I’m sure they’ll need all kinds of of information.

[Fastskiguy]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

I doubt it!!!

I’ll take one for the team because of your enthusiasm and ask….what do you doubt?

Joe

[Chuckndianne]

1st - I think both of you are entitled jerks. Both of you were in the wrong. Him for his attitude & language, you for not obeying the rule. Dogs are NOT allowed on the path. That means you cannot tak them with you , even if you do not allow them to be on the path.

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by BrianL

This morning my wife and I took our 13-pound dog for a walk around the Lake Minion rec. center. We stuck to the sidewalk around the center as dogs are not allowed on the new walking trail. A guy is coming at us from the opposite direction with 2 off-leash dogs. I pick up our dog as she is terrified of most dogs. I mention to him, very politely, that dogs are supposed to be on a leash. His response was, "Some people should be on a leash." The he turned around and yelled, "Mother Fuc**r" at me.

I was quite annoyed at the entitled attitude and upset at the language he felt entitled to use.

What would you have done? What should I have done?

I'm very tired of individuals that believe that it's fine to have their dog off leash in public areas. Every part of The Villages is in a county with leash laws.

Where is Minion located? Thanks

[mikeycereal]

Originally Posted by John-US

You need multiple surgeries to sew you back up and they can't find the guy. So it's BEST to not say anything. pick up your dog as you have and move on. Confronting anyone is dangerous now. (you have no idea what they are on and what they have to end you at that very moment)

This is sadly true. Some people go psycho when they are in the wrong and told they are wrong. They just don't like being told by strangers what to do. It's good to be in the right and keep it to yourself, not as good to be in the right and deal with any negative repercussions from pointing the offenders out. Not that you couldn't take 'em!

[itrainum@aol.com]

“Entitled” is the new BAD label we tag on folks now. How about “self-righteous” instead.
Who are you to tell someone else what to do? “I self-righteously am perfect so I can tell others what to do!” Makes you sound “entitled” to police other’s behaviour. It’s foolish and dangerous. Maybe live by example versus judging.

[Kgcetm]

Unfortunately many people don’t rake the traps. If we all reminded people to rake their traps we’d have a better golf course.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Chuckndianne

1st - I think both of you are entitled jerks. Both of you were in the wrong. Him for his attitude & language, you for not obeying the rule. Dogs are NOT allowed on the path. That means you cannot tak them with you , even if you do not allow them to be on the path.

OP stated they were on the sidewalk……that’s not near the path.

[Bellavita]

[get my camera out and video away

QUOTE=BrianL;2162123]This morning my wife and I took our 13-pound dog for a walk around the Lake Minion rec. center. We stuck to the sidewalk around the center as dogs are not allowed on the new walking trail. A guy is coming at us from the opposite direction with 2 off-leash dogs. I pick up our dog as she is terrified of most dogs. I mention to him, very politely, that dogs are supposed to be on a leash. His response was, "Some people should be on a leash." The he turned around and yelled, "Mother Fuc**r" at me.

I was quite annoyed at the entitled attitude and upset at the language he felt entitled to use.

What would you have done? What should I have done?

I'm very tired of individuals that believe that it's fine to have their dog off leash in public areas. Every part of The Villages is in a county with leash laws.[/QUOTE]