Tippy, when you get here, you must come visit Sam & Maggie Mae in person. They are so much fun, they can be good, SOMETIMES, lol, but you will love them. Also I have a breeder of Schnauzers that I purchased Maggie from, he is local. Here is his link. He has beautiful puppies.

Miniature Schnauzer Breeders, top-quality minature schnauzers for show or companionship

I'd rather have dogs at events than some of the arrogant, inconsiderate people in The Villages. I have never tripped over a dog, never had any kind of a problem with a dog at events. But, people who run into me, cut me off when I'm walking, etc., are the problems IMHO.

Dogs will be brought to these crowded events until one day, when two or three dogs get into an unstoppable dog fight between people's bare legs....and both people and dogs will get multiple bites, tears and puncture wounds on legs, arms and hands......and then the medical bills will be several thousand dollars for each person, and the vet bills will amount to the same.

When people are hospitalized in need of big gun antibiotics via IV and followup IVs for weeks, and they go thru unbearable pain with the puncture wounds, blackening of limbs and digits and even possibly face gangrene and amputation, then they might realize that everyone bringing their dogs everywhere in public is probably not a good idea.

And then the lawyers will make the dog owners and the event sponsors pay via lawsuits. And then, like the buffalo removed because of stupid humans treating them like stuffed animals or dolls, the dogs will be removed because there will be no more events like that. The insurers won't insure the special events and sponsors won't sponsor.

Agree completely!!!!!!

OMG.....you have missed your calling. You should write movies or at least horror novels...YIKES!!!!

Went to the auto show this evening at Lake Sumter. Many, many well behaved dogs, as well as the Greyhound group with their well behaved dogs. Such fun to see all of the different breeds. No problems whatsoever... Never is. The dogs are always well behaved. No barking, no fights, no blood, no tears, no puncture wounds...just a lot of folks, quite a few pups...and all seemed to have a great time....another great night in The Villages.

"TAMPA - You'd like to think it would never happen to your dog. But dog attacks on humans happen more often than you think. Hundreds of times a year in Florida, the dog owners end up in court.......

Bishop and Carlo are also in a dispute over Carlo's medical bills, though no civil lawsuit has been filed. The case is one example of hundreds that go through Hillsborough County every year.

One-third of all homeowner's liability insurance claims nationwide are for dog bites, according to the Insurance Information Institute. The average cost of a dog bite claim was $29,752 in 2012.

Homeowners and renters insurance policies typically cover dog bite liability from $100,000 to $300,000. Some insurance companies charge more for owners of breeds that statistically cause more serious bite injuries.

But Morgan says more insurers in Florida are dropping their coverage.......

...In public, Morgan says owners should avoid bringing their dog into potentially dangerous situations, such as restaurants, bars, or interacting with children. That's where many dog attacks start....."

I-Team: Dog bite cases in FL cost owners millions - Story | abcactionnews.com | Tampa Bay News, Weather, Sports, Things To Do | WFTS-TV

Wow, Bonanza...EASY! If you read my earlier posts, my 7 pound dog is hitching a ride on my husband's lap in his wheelchair. If you folks dislike being around dogs, which are allowed, just stay home. Fortunately, this isn't my primary residence nor is it a great concern.

I am very much a animal lover, but I agree that animals should not be taken to areas where it is hot and crowded. One thing that I find just as bothersome though , is when people bring strollers to these crowded events. I have had strollers run over my feet, bump into me, and several times almost cause me to trip. I have never had an animal cause any problems for me. I have been to several craft shows that ban strollers totally, and all children under 8 years old. It is so wonderful to attend that show-to be fair, not that it should make a difference-but that show is much more crowded and is indoors. So. if we are mainly talking about problems in crowds, I have had far more problems with strollers than dogs

The one on the left is Sam, and on the right, the terror Maggie Mae..


Absolutely adorable!

Time to call the "Dog Whisperer" for an opinion!!!!

Especially with those long retractable leashes. How people love to extend it to the fullest for the wandering pleasure of their dogs, and no thought at all for the folks who must work around it. Why not use a short leash for these crowded events?

We do know that on a really hot day the asphalt can get very hot and uncomfortable to walk on with bare feet. So, think about your pet walking on that hot asphalt and how uncomfortable and maybe painful it could be on the bottom of their paws. Maybe that is why you see some of them "prancing" as they walk with the owner.

I am a dog owner and agree with the 99% who do NOT think dogs should be at these crowded events so I won't bother posting my feelings here.