This makes a lot of sense!

I really respect your opinion, 2B, but I think it is the dog's owner who knows best what the dog prefers, and not people who don't know the dog. We've talked about this before on the forum, with another poster. There is no blanket assessment about what dogs want or need. Some have separation problems and are better off going wherever they are legally allowed. I am all for that.

Others, like ours, prefer not to be in the vicinity of a crowd of people moving about in unpredictable directions. He quite frankly doesn't know where to step next. So we leave him at home. He has no separation problems. But I would never take what's good for him and apply it to all dogs.

What will be at the Town Square next??
Really, there is no rule about bringing a 10 foot snake to the square and terrifying
residents? Not just one but 2 snakes. Who is in charged in the entertainment and why can't they post a sign and also have some law enforcement to enforce the rule.
Seeing this sight ruins the fun at the square, (any of them) I have heard these snake handlers travel the squares like freak shows in the circus.

I personally would not take our dog to one of the squares because I know it would stress him out. Despite the fact he gets along with other dogs and people it would be to much at once for him. I certaintly would not expect others to have to tolerate him or watch out for his leash. There are some acceptable social situations where dogs and people can coexist but I personally don't believe the squares are the place. I must say however bringing an orangetan would be handy to run off the chair savers.!

So much for the no smoking
 

The very first time we went to the square at Spanish Springs there was a man with his feet propped up on a sign that said "no smoking". Of course he was smoking a cigar!

Any chance that inclement weather could be added to the list of banned items???

Call the police you say? Their common response, " we can't do nottin' " . Make go on a diet. No more donuts or freebies!

Wow.

Agree with your post. To many people here think its a perfect world as long as you agree with them and their opinions,politics,religion etc. Everybody needs to lighten up and just get along and be nice

let the snake(s) and dog(s) meet up. that should cancel each other out.

So how do you "get along" with someone you completely disagree with? Who does everything opposite of what you believe to be "right"? It's a "perfect world" when everyone DOES agree.

I enjoy discoursing with friends who have different beliefs from me. We're all unique individuals and should be cherished as such. You don't have to agree to enjoy someone's company. Remember, opposites do attract!

There is a very old parable of the prodigal son that kind of covers this stuff for me.

I don't do it all the time, but I try.

To err is human, to forgive, divine.

Twice I have said that this very morning.

I am NOT very religious. I am very trying.

For trivial matters, disagreement is fine...but not when it comes to values, morals, etc. it's not. It's repulsive.

For example: One is law abiding, the other a criminal. One is a religious fanatic, the other an atheist or another religions fanatic. One is conservative, the other believes in entitlements. One believes in monogamy and family, the other has children with multiple fathers. One is a teetotaler, the other a lush.

Opposites attract when each brings something POSITIVE to the relationship. But basically people in a relationship...a healthy one...agree on most things...the important things. Do you hang out with thugs? criminals? alcoholics? cruel people? liars? cheats? Why not? You say opposites attract... No, opposites don't attract...

The villages is what it is because we're basically in agreement with each other. Like minded people get along better.

It would seem that someone intent on having a good time at the square would not want to baby sit their dog. it would seem logical that someone who is considerate would not want to bother people with concern that a dog is sniffing at their feet, tripping over a leash, hearing constant barking and or concerned that they may step on a dog mine.

I too enjoy watching line dancers. However I also want to participate but it seems the line dancers crowd the floor almost all evening.

We could go on but this subject boils down to two basic sort of people and that is those who are considerate and those who only are concerned about their self interests.