Well try this one on for size... We have an 8 year old yellow lab... the kindest and most gentile creature I've ever known. We live on a corner lot and he's very well trained... when we are outside he just lolly-gags around the yard (our yard), sleeps and takes in the sights. The other day my wife was out in OUR yard with our dog and a lady is walking down the street and she starts barking (pun intended)... "is that dog on a leash, is that dog on a leash.... there's a leash law you know"... . Well my wife tried to talk to the lady and of course our lab strolled over to get the expected pat on the head which he feels is his God given right and she was beside herself. Anyway, her point (I assume incorrect) was that any time your dog is outside the confines of your home they must be on a leash... even if you are with them in your yard and they are snoozin beside you while you are pulling weeds. Huh?

I know for a fact that you are a psychiatrist. I think that you should have said, "This dog is well trained. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Dr. Pavlov."

Here is a link about the leash law in Sumter County.
 

http://sumtercountyfl.gov/cs/animal/ordinance.htm

It looks like FL is one of the states which authorizes local communities to enact local laws covering pets. There are state laws too.

Classic response!!!

Case closed... wuf-wuf

I may know you.
 

One of my walking routes takes me by a home with a yellow lab. He lays on the lawn looking at me as to say "If you would care to stop and visit, I would enjoy a pat". Not wanting to interfere with the owners desires, I decline and move on.
Having once been owned by a yellow lab I am a great admirer of the breed.
I am also an admirer of those dog owners who take a few extra minutes ti train their dogs properly.
Hats off to you and those like you!!!

That does create a dilemma for the poor dog. He is firmly disciplined to NOT leave the yard.... yet hes such a loveable creature that most who walk by call him over for a pet... and he, unfortunately meanders beyond his borders to get that so much desired neck scratch. But then looks at me, head low, knowing he's in trouble. I can see why people who own and love pets live longer. They ask for so little and give back so much.

If Handi's suggestion does not work, simply pick up the dog.....
 

return to the owner indicating the next time it will be delivered to the humane society.

BTK

Man - aint you the lucky one. I coulda taught this to Sadie Mae in the womb and she still wouldn't have got it. :undecided: