[Villages PL]

....and it is considered trespassing to let your dog go on someone's yard. Did you read about that? According to Janet Tutt the Villages is trying to come up with a solution. She said, "we are very concerned, focused and are exploring options."

One thing that was suggested is to have some way to identify yards of owners who do not want dogs on their property. Perhaps a marker of some sort rather than a sign because signs are not allowed in most areas.

That should be easy, in my opinion. A marker could be a round peg of a certain color that one would hammer into the ground. High enough to be seen but not high enough to be hit by a lawn mower. Then this could be advertised in the newspaper from time to time so people would be aware of the significance of it.

What do you think? Any Ideas? (other than to attack me personally for bringing up this subject)

Thanks

[delima2000]

Great idea I don't like dogs doing their business on my lawn

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

....and it is considered trespassing to let your dog go on someone's yard. Did you read about that? According to Janet Tutt the Villages is trying to come up with a solution. She said, "we are very concerned, focused and are exploring options."

One thing that was suggested is to have some way to identify yards of owners who do not want dogs on their property. Perhaps a marker of some sort rather than a sign because signs are not allowed in most areas.

That should be easy, in my opinion. A marker could be a round peg of a certain color that one would hammer into the ground. High enough to be seen but not high enough to be hit by a lawn mower. Then this could be advertised in the newspaper from time to time so people would be aware of the significance of it.

What do you think? Any Ideas? (other than to attack me personally for bringing up this subject)

Thanks

I like your idea with an amendment. Let the colored stake identify those who don't mind dogs in their yard. There could be a supply of stakes on offer at the dog parks. If a yard has no stake, the property owner wants no dogs on their property.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

I like your idea with an amendment. Let the colored stake identify those who don't mind dogs in their yard. There could be a supply of stakes on offer at the dog parks. If a yard has no stake, the property owner wants no dogs on their property.

Excellent Suggestion

Non confrontational
non obtrusive
Cheap

Janet- Are you listening?

[buggyone]

See, it is confused right now. The colored pegs mean "Yes bring in your dog" or do they mean " keep your dog out"? Exactly HOW is that going to keep them out of your yard? It won't!

Of course, you could sit in your open garage all day and wait for someone and their dog to come in your yard. Personally, I would rather play golf or enjoy Happy Hour(s) somewhere.

If you see someone and their dog in your yard, tell them in a nice way to vacate your yard. No screaming is necessary. No cursing is wanted by anyone. No threats of shooting the dog, no threats of calling police, dogcatcher, or community watch are needed or would do any good.

Enjoy your day.

[njbchbum]

Sorry to sound like a Debbie Downer; am really a Reality Rosie - does anyone really think that dog walkers are going to search out individual property stakes no higher than a sprinkler donut before determining whether their dog can encroach on that property?

People don't read/remember what their deed restrictions mandate; and if they do, they just ignore them when they are not convenient! I fear the same consideration for lawn stakes. And then there would be the issue of adding/removing the stake when property is rented/sold.

The most simple and encompassing solution is no dogs on any lawns. Should a property owner wish to invite the dog and its walker onto the property - fine - any dog on a lawn must be on the lawn of the dog owner or the lawn of the owner who issued the invitation to be there.

[Lee01]

I agree.

[loveinthesun]

Yup, bright green means go markers for the yards, I'd go for thàt cause I don't mind them in my yard.

[Snowbirdtobe]

My dog is smarter than the average villager but she needs better indication than a small colored stake in the ground.
She is never allowed to go on private lawns.
As far as district and developer owned property if they want to stop dogs from using their property each area should be identified and signed.

[ilovetv]

I think the whole idea is pandering to brazen and ignorant dog owners who refuse to respect other people's property.

They already know it's wrong to allow their dog to poop in somebody's yard and pick it up, because they themselves don't defecate in somebody's yard and pick it up.

It is disrespect for others, period. Don't pander to them.

[shcisamax]

Well this thread went downhill really fast. Not surprising who is responding. Same old same old.

[gerryann]

Originally Posted by shcisamax

Well this thread went downhill really fast. Not surprising who is responding. Same old same old.

Certain subjects bring out the "dumb" in some folks.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

The most simple and encompassing solution is no dogs on any lawns.

Very good! I take back my suggestion for putting pegs in the ground. I like your idea better. Why should property owners be required to do anything?

There was also an idea for pegs in the ground by those who welcome dogs to come on their property. Not a bad idea, but it will never fly. The Villages will never advertise or instruct dog owners to go around looking for such pegs.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by shcisamax

Well this thread went downhill really fast. Not surprising who is responding. Same old same old.

Why don't you help to bring this thread uphill by adding your enlightened opinion to the subject? Are you a dog owner who likes to use other people's yards? Is that what you are trying to say?

[Bonanza]

I am amazed in reading that dog owners walk their dogs in other homeowners' back yards. I have not seen this in my area. It seems all you ever read about is how annoyed people get when a dog simply walks (not even poops or pees) on the grass across the front by the streeet, which is ridiculous.

Anyway, the real problem exists because we are not permitted to fence in our own back yards, or even a portion of it. That is what would solve a lot of problems. I have never understood why this is such a hard and fast rule. Even if the fence had to meet certain requirements as to type, etc., it would be a godsend to both dog owners and non-dog owners. That is what would help keep the peace.