NOBODY sets out to have their dog potty on anyone else's property. If an accident should happen, bags are used to pick it up.

If an individual has an issue with one particular offender than take it up with that person.

Overall, I believe that only an extremely small percentage of folks allow there dog on your or your neighbors property.

If you have seen this, get a picture...post it here.

CFrance, I agree, those cooties are mighty nasty!!

the bobcats

I have a confession to make. There is a guy who walks his two little dogs on extendable leashes, and we have seen him allow his little dogs to come all the way up our lawn almost to the landscaping. He picks up, but it seemed invasive to us. We were never in a position to say anything to him in a timely manner, though.

Then one day he was walking by with his dogs, and our dog was out on his line, in his cast after having had surgery, and we were sitting out with him. The guy stopped and was very concerned that our dog was hurt and wanted to pet him, etc., etc. He is a very nice man.

Now I don't care if his dogs walk up our yard. Am I a hypocrite or...?

No, not at all
There is a huge difference between him using your property WITH your consent and him presuming to do so WITHOUT it

But that was a change in my perspective, not his. I wondered if it has to do with adding a human element to the component. He stopped, he talked, he voiced concern. I forgave him everything.

It's the same difference in how many people treat each other in person as opposed to on the phone (or on TOTV:1rotfl:) Just ask a telemarketer.

Thank You!
 

Thank you to all who made constructive comments. One of the things I like about TV is that there are rules. It's what keeps people from painting their houses purple and putting pink flamingos on their lawns. It keeps cars off the golf cart paths (most times) :) and keeps people from throwing their garbage in the streets. I want to know what the rules are so I can obey them. And I want others to obey them too so TV can remain the beautiful place it is for all to enjoy.

[QUOTE=fred53;1130927]you walk them in the street, or sidewalk, or field. Just like we did when I had a dog. Someone else's property is NOT for you to walk YOUR dog....:blahblahblah:



Who and the H%% said someone else's property. i didn't Freddie

[QUOTE=Topspinmo;1131013]Fred 53, you referenced Topspinmo's post. He merely pointed out that the lots in TV are small.
In his defense, he didn't suggest walking them on anyone else's property!
We are all quite aware that private property is off limits.
It has been pointed out many, many, many times on previous dog poop threads.
This topic comes up on a regular basis.
Dog owners insist they are being respectful and not letting their dog trespass on private property.
Dog owners that aren't respectful probably don't care and aren't reading dog poop threads on TOTV!
People who don't care for dogs suspect that all dog owners are nefarious. :popcorn::popcorn: :popcorn:

it's a question of training....when we lived in NJ we had a neighbor with a very large dog that he let poop on others lawns. everyone got so tired of it we would collect the 'fresh' doo and redeposit it on his front step....it only took 3 or 4 'lessons'.

:pepper2: poopy the dancin' doo

Envy (2004) - IMDb

I always think of the poop disappearing product Vapoorizer from the movie Envy when I see all these poop threads.

https://youtu.be/cpads8s5mik

Another alternative for the habitual violator of your lawn is to turn on the sprinkler system....you gotta be quick and know the zone number....but it works!!!
Then you stick your head out the door and say oooooppppsssss!!!

We have responsible dog owners and irresponsible dog owners. I would say responsible dog owners use common sense, courtesy and properly pick up. Irresponsible dog owners do not care. End of story!

And sadly, nothing seems to turn irresponsible dog owners into respectful dog owners.
It's very unfortunate because they're in the minority, yet they give the rest of us a bad name.

Very true. They are also the same ones who are rude in the stores, on the road, etc. The rules don't apply to them. But, yes......they are in the minority.

How about jusp simplifying it and make them use their owners lawns!

Perfect!!
One of your best posts

I agree wholeheartedly and I have 2 dogs

Wholly s--t! You agree with me. First time ever. Made my day!!!

Regulations On Where Dogs Can Do Their Business
 

He didn't use his patented :rotf: finish so it might just be a rampant case of muted sarcasm. :(

Don't get used to it, I wouldn't want your head to swell:1rotfl::beer3:

No, the rotf wasn't there because I seriously meant it. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while:1rotfl:

That's better. Now I can understand you.

Let me compliment you, that is seriously funny. That expression could join "Boy Howdy" as a TOTV favorite! :thumbup:

The one I like is:

Even a blind raccoon bumps into a dumpster once in a while. :ho:

Squirrels are cuter---oops , an unintentional 3 word sentence

Poop
 

I love dogies too but hate the poop and pee smell on my lawn - it would be great if folks would keep off - but then that would be the perfect world and we know that's not happening 😊

Everybody leases
 

Actually, everybody leases their property from the Government. If you don't pay your lease (taxes) it goes back to the Government for someone else to lease. Isn't this a great country or what!

OP, if you just always pick up your dog's "mess", 99% of TV residents could care less where your dog goes----with one exception-----On a hot crowded day at the Squares, many apparently would like for you to leave Fido home in the air conditioned house. There are at least a hundred Threads on this subject if you would like further details (just use the search engine) ---they are especially useful to read if you have trouble sleeping some night. Welcome to TOTV. :ho:

Clean after your dog, that is rule number one and try to keep your pets of others lawn. Not a pleasant feeling to step on pile of you know what.

Translation: Ir whem uyo thaceter thw rokcs ofr yht bekt.

To the OP. We do have guidelines here and rules and several laws. Most of us respect them and some NEVER, EVER, EVER, think about anyone but themselves. Now this could be a narcissistic personality and we should feel sorry for them, or it could be they were just not raised by my family.


It is all debatable. If you are a snowbird and your neighbor allows his dog to go in your yard, don't quarrel with him. Who knows what the SOB will do when you are gone? Most, I say most of the folks who own dogs are just like the folks who raised kids back when most of us were raising kids. Most of them feel a source of pride in their family and expect them to behave in a manner that makes others like them too, in fact they insist on it.


. AND some don't care at all.

100% accurate assessment.

And, my usual commentary.....it is unfortunate so much time and energy are devoted to discussing the "few" as though they were the general condition.
It isn't fair to the other 98% of us!

If you sincerely want to know the rules [so many would rather ask forgiveness that ask for permission, you know], you can start with reading your deed restrictions that you were given at closing. And when ready for more rules, you can always reference Village Community Development Districts for the rest of the rules in the Villages. HTH

This reminds me of a funny jersey shore story. [only meant to be funny--we had the same pride as you did,,Gracie]
When my boys were little and another teachers boys were little we were all invited to spend the day at a Jersey shore house. The department chairman that invited us was our age but he married into wealth including an Avalon shore house a block from the beach.
So little boys being little boys a little while after lunch came running to the moms in the beach chairs and said they have to pee. Well, our hosts did not have kids and the chairman's wife said to go pee in the ocean. She was very classy and could not predict what would happen. The boys protested and the moms said it's fine, go do it, everyone does. They didn't wade into the water. They didn't know any better. They ran down to where the water meets the sand, dropped their trunks and followed orders.
Just the moms laughed.

Also 100% accurate.

Most dog owners are responsible and respectful.
It's obvious that a few ignorant dog owners can give the rest of us a bad name. So be it. :sigh:

out of range of your pellet gun.

I feel your pain! They can poop if you'll scoop on my lawn. It's only grass not my carpet. :o

Seriously, I've been at Sumter Landing sitting on a waterfront bench and looked down to the sight of some dried up feces. Also walking along one of the streets by the square there as well was some doggie doo doo. Not a sight I appreciated and I'm a dog lover. People be prepared in ANY event of your doggie's needs. Carry a little baggie for those "just in case" times.

Can't we all just get along? :sigh:

What started out as a fun post has turned into the "same old, same old".