I have learned TV has gone to hell in a hand bag.
The curse of the 3rd generation.
Sells are down.
The crash is coming.
Move now.
I have warned you all.

A really well done still pic might be good enough to get posted in the new source without name.

Maybe a compromise would be to get these rogue poopers have the dogs dig a hole like a cat and cover it up. That way no one gets shoe goo.

Oh no, not digging in someone's yard!

A wise man posted, it not really their yard. The 1st 15 feet your bond paid for it.
So poops away. :a20:

I think we should respect the feelings of anyone starting a thread and not mock them or warn of the beginnings of dementia. Because it is important to the poster, let them vent, express their views or whatever without fear of being hounded down and their concerns being diminished.

You're kidding me. He picked that up with his bare hand? Ew.

You are correct we should respect the feelings of others. But unless you just dropped by from another planet and this is your first visit to this site, one should expect to get snarky comments.... If you are going to put it out there, you should be able to take it right back...

I agree... especially if you're going to harp. Expect reactions.

The curse of the third generation is upon us, that explains a lot. :evil6:

This topic has been rehashed at least 20 times in the past, perhaps that explains some of the unsympathetic comments.

Actually, what Carl wrote was not rationalizing. It is fact. That is NOT solely your property. Try charging someone with trespass and you will find out.

You are new here. Try sitting back and being patient. You will find that your yard will be fine. If you start out your life at The Villages as a militant, you will never be happy here.

I have been in The Villages for almost three years and do not consider myself a militant. In over seventy years I have never before seen anyone bring their animals to another's property to relieve themselves. I am aware that pet owners love their pets dearly and I love my children at least as much, but I would never think of letting them relieve themselves on someone else's property.

What makes a dog owner think that it is ok to allow their dog on anyone's property - for ANY reason? I always see the dog on a property but I never see the dog owner on the same property with the dog. Why does the owner not walk on someone else's property but lets their dog do so?

When we lived in Michigan (all of our lives before here) never did anyone's dogs go potty on anyone else's property. We had a fenced yard. Bark to go out and bark to come back in. Job done.
Now that people are retired, they must walk the dogs and in doing so, who's yard is the next toilet.
I actually like some animals better than some people. It's the pet owners that are irresponsible ! Just sayin'......

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..... I thought this was Florida's Friendliest Hometown.

You need to take that one over to the whiner's thread!

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Nobody is "taking" their dog over to your property to relieve itself. They are WALKING their dog and the dog (who in most cases just relieved itself at home) is marking territory. If it accidentally poops (I say accidentally because nobody WANTS their pup to go on your property)....unfortunately, it just happens. Your lawn will be fine!!! You really need to realize how trivial this is to get so worked up over it. Maybe you need a home outside of the villages where you can have a fence. I know you seriously feel this is a big deal, but in reality, it's not. You are going to make yourself sick if you keep stressing over this.

They are "curbed". They are not allowed to traverse private lawns. We also always carry "potty bags ". I'm baffled as to why this is a difficult concept.

Dog owners live in their own little world and think any one's lawn is a bathroom for their children. Not all owners are this self centered though.

It's not a difficult concept. 99% of the dog owners "curb" their dogs. 99% carry dog bags. It's not an issue. There are just a few who would rather not see dogs in their neighborhood.

In my neighborhood, it has never been an issue. We have a lot of dog walkers. The dogs might have an accident and it is always promptly picked up.

When the temps are in the 90's, the dogs can NOT walk on the pavement, and weather you like it or not, they will inch on to the lawn directly next to the street to keep their pads from the hot pavement. Take my picture, have me arrested, make me a "breaking news".....I could care less. And if my dog has an accident, I will promptly pick it up.

No, we don't think its a "bathroom". They potty at their own home. When they are walked, accidents happen. This is the Villages, where dogs are allowed and used to be welcomed.

I will continue to walk my dog and if an accident happens, I will pick it up.

Actually, I think the complainers are few and far between. I have been walking my pup in TV for 6 years, have picked up many piles, and never, ever has anyone ever complained. Ever!

Also, my pup pees on my lawn every day...maybe 5 times a day. My lawn is one of the nicest in the neighborhood. No spots whatsoever. It's plush green.

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I agree with Gerryann. Walking your dogs on the burning pavement is unfair.
That is why we take our dogs daily to the private dog park just north of CR 466.

I have a dog. We take him to the dog park almost daily. Otherwise, he does his business in our yard or in a common area - not in or even near someone's yard. I don't want to possibly walk barefoot or have my grandchildren play in my front yard right after your dog pees or does his business there - even if you "pick it up". It's my property and if I don't want you or your dog in my front yard, that is my right.

I live on a corner lot and I'm appalled at the audacity of those that have retractable leashes and the dogs are literally up in my driveway and my yard. Also, I'm so tired of picking up the poo and cigarette butts that some neighbor leaves nightly on the corner common area beside my home.

People need to respect that others can own and love pets, but it doesn't mean our yards are for there for your convenience.
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Who is in control of the leash while the dog is inching to the lawn? How do you promptly pick up the pee when they are marking my property? This thread is not just about dog poop it also includes pee.

By the way, this thread originally was started about irresponsible,inconsiderate pet owners, (see the first post) the dogs are not at fault it is the owners of these pets

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I am in complete control of my dog and the leash. She is approx. 2 inches on the grass along the street we are walking. If she poops, I pick up. She has peed at my home, but will mark along the way, as all dogs do. It's an ignorant question to ask me how I pick up the pee drops. I will stay off YOUR street, but as for the rest of TV....give me your address and I'll stay away from your house.

I DO take my pup occasionally to a dog park. Unfortunately she is too hyper and too shy to enjoy herself. Since she was 6 weeks old, I have attempted socializing her with other pups, but she's too skidish. So....for now, we are content with walking on the beautiful streets in TV.

Have a great week. Smile. It really is good to be living in a beautiful community.

I am having no trouble understanding your strong position on this topic. You have made many posts on it.

But in a previous thread, you supported FERAL CATS. Where exactly do you think they do their business? Or the rodents, birds, sand cranes, and other wildlife that lives in the Villages?

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...27/index2.html

At least most of the dog owners pick up after their pets. The ones that don't - hang 'em. But the rest are responsible and not violating any laws or restrictions.

gerryann - As highlighted, I think that is the point - your dog is on someone's property other than your property! Why?

Another question you might be able to answer - where do dog walkers take their pets to pee/poop when it is raining? I see the walkers in all of the good weather but never see them in the bad weather and wonder where the dogs relieve themselves on those days.

If we could have some kind of fence, I wouldn,t let my dog near other property.

I am fully aware that my dog is a few inches on to "someone's property". If the temperature is not too hot, she may be on the street with me, but will move to the grass if a car comes by. If you care, deal with it however you feel appropriate. Nobody has ever cared along my many routes.

Do you walk in the rain? I usually don't. My walking has nothing to do with my dog relieving herself. We walk, to walk. She toilets in my yard. Oh...and not that anyone but me cares....I pick up in my yard immedietly after she poops. I will add again, I have an absolutely beautiful lawn.

Gerryann - you've made a point that is worth repeating and perhaps not understood by many. When the weather becomes hot, vets warn that dogs should not be walked on asphalt or concrete to avoid burning their pads. It's like trying to walk on hot sand at the beach.

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Try an invisible fence. They work well and contain dogs successfully. We have had one at our last several homes without an issue.

Just for the record re:the feral cat post. I was only commenting about another poster's humane treatment of feral cats. ("Kitty Litter is very passionate about the humane treatment of feral cats. Animal lovers should assist her in any way")

Have to compliment the OP. They have stuck around through the entire conversation. Not like some who makes a post tnen sits back and watches us other crazies do the postings!

That was suppose to be a joke.

I'm surprised that you did not know my remark was a joke...lighten up...

Yes good point, but if you love your dog understand that many of our lawns are like toxic waste sites. I have more poison on my lawn than anyone would want there dog walking on. I have rat poison under the bushes for a rodent issue we have so why would you subject your dog to this.