[YouNeverKnow]

Originally Posted by Abster

This morning at the farmers market a man had his wife sniffing all the food! UGH! Gross! I guess they didn't know any better either.

Was his wife on a leash?

[whybeglum]

You All will just love my take on this and it is just for fun.. My take on the times I have been to an event at the squares is this " Way, way too many mammals on two legs crowded in this small space.... " And yes I do feel badly for the pups. But the thing that has me thinking about buying here in the villages is this: WAY WAY WAY too many humans per square mile. And yes I have a dog and he loves any human event.

[Yosemite]

I think you all are barking up the wrong tree. The problem with having dogs, or strollers, or any other attachment, is the fact that the events are so poorly presented. We should be annoyed with the people who hold/organize these events and do not present them in the proper way or at a proper venue. The Art and Craft fair was a perfect example. Since when are Solar Tubes and AAA considered arts and crafts products. The vendors let anyone be in their "shows" because they want the money for the display space. And having a regular street hold booths on both sides PLUS more booths down the middle of the street cuts the walking path ridiculously thin. Pets weren't the only impediment; I'm sure others were hit by wheel chairs and walkers. Well, we certainly can't ban them! So let's start looking at the real cause of the problem: the event organizer. A craft fair should be for art and crafts. Period. And the walking paths at these events should be wide enough so that everyone can attend. If Sumpter Square is too small, which it will be the way they let anyone and everyone have a display, then move the event to the polo grounds. You think it's bad now, wait till Brownwood is sold out and Fruitland adds another few thousand homes.

[Bonny]

I like having a little of everything !!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by ccass-burke-va

I think you all are barking up the wrong tree. The problem with having dogs, or strollers, or any other attachment, is the fact that the events are so poorly presented. We should be annoyed with the people who hold/organize these events and do not present them in the proper way or at a proper venue. The Art and Craft fair was a perfect example. Since when are Solar Tubes and AAA considered arts and crafts products. The vendors let anyone be in their "shows" because they want the money for the display space. And having a regular street hold booths on both sides PLUS more booths down the middle of the street cuts the walking path ridiculously thin. Pets weren't the only impediment; I'm sure others were hit by wheel chairs and walkers. Well, we certainly can't ban them! So let's start looking at the real cause of the problem: the event organizer. A craft fair should be for art and crafts. Period. And the walking paths at these events should be wide enough so that everyone can attend. If Sumpter Square is too small, which it will be the way they let anyone and everyone have a display, then move the event to the polo grounds. You think it's bad now, wait till Brownwood is sold out and Fruitland adds another few thousand homes.

I agree with you. I don't go to those events because of the crowds, but what you are describing sounds more like a flea market or home show than a craft fair. AAA at a craft fair? That's just wrong!

[applesoffh]

I love dogs, and I was a dog owner for years. I knew enough not to bring Freeway to street fairs, crowded neighborhood events, etc. No matter how good your dog is, you just don't know how a dog will react to certain situations. As an aside, I had a total knee replacement 6 months ago. Now that I'm up and around, I love going to the Farmers Market in Brownwood; however, I am very aware of the dogs around me, some of which are walked on "long" leashes, as I'm terrified of tripping and falling, just as I am of small children left to run around so their parents can browse. Dog owners think everyone should love their pups as much as they do. It's not the love, it's the uncertainty, so much so that I avoid most of the street fairs and exhibits here in TV. Too many dogs and unfettered tots.

[Jbirds99]

Really your dog likes the square at certain times???

[yabbadu]

Did your dogs tell you to take them to the square because they really enjoy it there?

[maureenod]

I also was at the craft fair and saw 2 dogs cock their legs and pee on tents. No place for dogs.