or pee on your new carpet or hump you boss's wife's leg.

To each his own, and your own ends where TH's own begins.

It really doesn't matter if almost everyone present thinks your dog is adorable. If the creature runs loose and approaches anyone who do not want his attention, the dog should be either better trained or left at home. Similarly, if the human cannot accept reasonable behavior by fellow resident and their pets in an environment where such behavior is routinely accepted, then the human should be either better trained or left at home. In neither case would I recommend putting down the offending creature.



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if only I wasn't allergic to cat hair. They make me sick. But...I do like them from a distance.

Muncle - once again the voice of reason. I would only add that the same be said for children. Allowing them to continually misbehave in public places interferes with others' enjoyment of the squares, restaurants, driving ranges, etc. - and certainly does the children no good either.

doggie doo on square
 

Last Saturday at Spanish Springs, I almost walked into a large pile of doggie doo, obviously from a larger dog. It was at the height of the antque car show. I did not see the offender, nor witness his action, but it was disgusting.

That being said, I love dogs, and would not want to see them banned. It is just amazing the lack of consideration some folks have. They need some lessons from the Responsible Dog Owners Club.

Are you sure it was dog poo and NOT grandkid poo?

NIce try!:a20:

I HAD A CAT ONCE !! .

Fumar

Do a survey and see how many Villagers have pets. Tell those people to not bring their pets to the town squares. Watch all of the Villages pet owners boycot the town squares. I don't think the squares would survive. Prospective home buyers with pets will start looking elsewhere for retirement options. You're not dealing with wild animals here like buffalo, pets are a part of the familly. If there are isolated incidents involving careless pet owners, then they need to be dealt with individually.

Prolly of pooch two!


(How did you get all caps?)

While there are just as many views on this subject as pet and non pet owners, perhaps a good rule of thumb would be to keep one's pet securely affixed to it's leash at all times and under control.........a safe pet is a good pet.

How unfortunate the minority (not race) incidents mark
 

a belief on a subject?
1. Dogs loose in the squares? Been here 5 years...have seen none.
2. Grandchildren/children mis-behaving in the squares? There will always be some and they are the ones remembered (unfortunately).
3. Boistrous loud talking/rude folks. Ditto 2 above.
4. etc
5. etc.

Add up all the minority incidents and the so called dog issue(s) are the least of the problems.....by a whole bunch!!!!!!!!

btk

Thanks BTK that it in a nutshell......

:highfive: I like your perspective.

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TH ..I understand some people are afraid of dogs..some are allergic,,some just don't like them ..But I wish all the above could experience something only pet owners have .UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.It's the greatest gift you receive when you become a pet owner...Nothing like it!!http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/...otos/WhoMe.jpg

TH ..I understand some people are afraid of dogs..some are allergic,,some just don't like them ..But I wish all the above could experience something only pet owners have .UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.It's the greatest gift you receive when you become a pet owner...Nothing like it!!http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/...otos/WhoMe.jpg[/QUOTE]

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