[Muncle]

Originally Posted by Xavier

... and I so love statistics, but they can't be your friend and pal - giver of unconditional love and true loyalty. To know those things is to have really lived. To fear those things must be horrible. Statistics are nice, but they won't greet you at the door

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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[Tweety Bird]

Originally Posted by chuckinca

folks with cats don't have these earth shaking issues or have to walk around picking up poop in baggies.

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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.

[katezbox]

Originally Posted by Muncle

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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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.

[salpal]

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.

[BUC]

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

[Talk Host]

Originally Posted by BUC

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

NIce try!

[The Great Fumar]

Originally Posted by Tweety Bird

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

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.

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by The Great Fumar

I HAD A CAT ONCE !! .

Fumar

Prolly of pooch two!


(How did you get all caps?)

[GatbTester]

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.

[billethkid]

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

[beady]

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

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by duffer4384

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.

I like your perspective.

Dogs are animals and they are your pets, not mine.  I don't have pets for a reason.  I really don't care to have your pets sharing my eating area or dancing area.[/QUOTE]

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!!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

Dogs are animals and they are your pets, not mine.  I don't have pets for a reason.  I really don't care to have your pets sharing my eating area or dancing area.

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!![/QUOTE]