So true. Complaining accomplishes nothing. A polite friendly talk may enlighten your dog walker neighbor...and if not, you tried. It's not what you have to say, it's all in how you approach someone. Try to keep emotion out of it and only state how YOU feel and always have a solution to the problem.

Well, a few less than that. We kinda veered off onto goose poop there for a while.

Must stay on topic...

I don't have any problem with dogs walking or pooping on my lawn so long as the owner picks up after them. It seems unrealistic to expect them to stay off the lawns but I understand now that it can be annoying to neighbors.

Welcome to the forum. Do you know the Grinch?

next time the dog is on your lawn, turn the sprinkler on. The dog walker will get a bath and think twice the next time.

I agree, before reading this post, I thought that I WAS being a responsible dog owner because I picked up after my dog, it never never occurred to me that it would bother people and be considered rude, now I consider myself somewhat educated on this subject.

I always make sure my dog poops in a roundabout .... while riding a bike.

Has anyone ever thought that it is so unfair to a dog to be cooped up in small yards, with minimal green-space, and be forced to poop/pee on command? Seems to me that larger dogs, used to physical activity, have no place here in the confinement of The Villages.
What kind of life does a larger dog have? Longer fur, heat, hot pavements, no place to run free....doesn't sound like it is a lot of fun.

... in the outside lane, going three-quarters of the way around.

It really depends on the breed. Some smaller dogs require more exercise than larger ones. For instance, a Jack Russel needs much more exercise than a golden. Some larger breeds require limited exercises. The Newfoundland, for example. Whereas Aussies are herders, and the need to run is in their genes.

When you see people walking their dogs, that is their exercise. Behavorists will tell you that letting a dog run around in a dog park is not as good as a 45-minute walk, from an exercise standpoint. Providing them with both is good, and we have both forms of exercise readily available here.

So I guess I respectfully disagree with you, travelguy. Our dog is thrilled with running free in a park. He's also slap-happy when I get out the leash and harness for our walk.

Sorry, but I totally disagree. :rant-rave: And I wouldn't want owners of large dogs to get the idea they should abandon the plan of moving to The Villages. There is a ten-acre dog park on the outskirts of TV where dogs can romp and play off leash. It's huge and and costs us only $30 per month for two dogs. There are three smaller dog parks provided free within TV, which are golf-cart accessible.

There is the Springdale walking trail, for walking leashed dogs, as well as miles and miles of multi-modal trails with beautiful views. The Vilages is a very pet friendly community and most residents love dogs! Ruf Ruf Woof Woof!! :doggie::doggie:l

I did just that. She laughed at me and the rest of the conversation did not go very well. However, she does not walk her dogs on my lawn anymore. So, why did she give me such a hard time? I am only responding since I took look at this thread for the first time in weeks... No more.

If you see someone walking their dog near your lawn, step outside and yell, "Watch out for that nest of rattlesnakes on the edge of my lawn." Or, "If your dog gets sick, it might be the chemicals they've sprayed on our lawns to keep down on the poisonous spiders."

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YUP! Pure and simple