Are dogs allowed on golf courses in the Villages?

[ryoungs]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.

[stanley]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.

No dogs allowed

[golfing eagles]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.

NO!

[pacjag]

I am curious. Why don’t you think you can leave a dog at home alone for a couple of hours?

My lab is perfectly fine by himself for 4-5 hours if necessary. He was crate trained as a puppy and has never, ever had an “accident” in the house. We also do not feel the need to take him everywhere we go.

[DAVES]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.

HUH? No dog, why ask?

[graciegirl]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.

If the dog has taken the course at Arnold Palmer on how to keep the pace and will rake the traps and not bark when others are ready to hit.

No...not even that.............sigh.

Most of us like dogs very much but methinks that perhaps our collective legs are being pulled????

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.

On what planet in the universe is this true?

MOST people who have dogs have no problem leaving their dogs home for several hours every day. Part-time jobs, or families where each member has scattered hours so the pooch gets to see someone and get their necessary walks mornings, suppertime, and bedtime.

Do you bring your dog into the doctor's office when you get your yearly checkup? Do you bring your dog into the supermarket? Do you bring your dog inside restaurants? Are you one of those people who has a pet, and pretends it's a service animal so you can get around the rules that MOST people have no problem abiding by and respecting, without any harm coming to their beloved pet?

[walterray1]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.

Not sure exactly the motivation behind this post. However, I did play Palmer awhile back and a single joined our threesome. He was a very good golfer but did have his dog with him. He did not appear to be handicapped but maybe it was a service dog. In any event, the dog cried while in the cart when he left him to hit. Before the round was over the dog got out and ran around and even was on the greens a couple of times. We mentioned to the ambassador but he did not seem concerned or fazed by it. Not sure if we were more upset about the dog or the fact that he was that much better golfer than us.

[stanley]

Not sure exactly the motivation behind this post. However, I did play Palmer awhile back and a single joined our threesome. He was a very good golfer but did have his dog with him. He did not appear to be handicapped but maybe it was a service dog. In any event, the dog cried while in the cart when he left him to hit. Before the round was over the dog got out and ran around and even was on the greens a couple of times. We mentioned to the ambassador but he did not seem concerned or fazed by it. Not sure if we were more upset about the dog or the fact that he was that much better golfer than us.

You should have told the starter, and if he didn't do anything about it the head Pro should've been called. The one with the dog wouldn't have been allowed to play, and would have been given a rain check.

[Jayhawk]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.

Wasn't this answered by you in a previous post in June?


ryoungs
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LOL I have no advice on dogs, other than the owner should have their pet under control at all times. If dog walkers are not allowed on the golf courses, than dogs should not be there either.

[bagboy]

Wasn't this answered by you in a previous post in June?


ryoungs
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LOL I have no advice on dogs, other than the owner should have their pet under control at all times. If dog walkers are not allowed on the golf courses, than dogs should not be there either.

Should pretty much do it for this thread :boom:

[CFrance]

I never thought I'd see the day that I'd welcome a dog thread as a nice diversion.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Not sure exactly the motivation behind this post. However, I did play Palmer awhile back and a single joined our threesome. He was a very good golfer but did have his dog with him. He did not appear to be handicapped but maybe it was a service dog. In any event, the dog cried while in the cart when he left him to hit. Before the round was over the dog got out and ran around and even was on the greens a couple of times. We mentioned to the ambassador but he did not seem concerned or fazed by it. Not sure if we were more upset about the dog or the fact that he was that much better golfer than us.

That is not a service dog. It's a pet. Service dogs are trained to be quiet, keep 4 on the floor, either lay down or sit still unless needed to do anything else, and stay at the heel of whoever it is trained to assist. Service dogs are not left in the golf cart while the golfer is hitting a golf ball.

[DonH57]

My dog doesn't care to play golf but he sometimes drives for me when I've had a few adult beverages on the course. Simple fix by getting a spectator sticker for the cart when you sign in at the starter shack.:coolsmiley:

[stanley]

That is not a service dog. It's a pet. Service dogs are trained to be quiet, keep 4 on the floor, either lay down or sit still unless needed to do anything else, and stay at the heel of whoever it is trained to assist. Service dogs are not left in the golf cart while the golfer is hitting a golf ball.

A service dog on the course would have to be OK'd by the head pro. I haven't seen one in the two and a half years I've been working on the courses. As a matter of fact I have never seen a dog on the course with a player in that time.

[stanley]

Simple fix by getting a spectator sticker for the cart when you sign in at the starter shack.:coolsmiley:

Yeah , that will work :1rotfl::1rotfl:

[dewilson58]

Just wait until the course is closed............."course closed" is just a suggestion.

:1rotfl:

[graciegirl]

Wasn't this answered by you in a previous post in June?


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LOL I have no advice on dogs, other than the owner should have their pet under control at all times. If dog walkers are not allowed on the golf courses, than dogs should not be there either.

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As a high school teacher, I coached cross country teams for many years. This was in Illinois. We sometimes ran on our local golf course. I figured the same thing was allowed here in The Villages -- but no, the first time I tried to jog on the golf course across the street from my home here, I got run off pronto by a player. It was almost dark, he was the last player of the day, and I was in no way interfering with his game. I guess that's just the way geezers get sometimes. But, you know, if that's the way it is done here, then I figure I need to follow the same rules. I do hate jogging on the streets though. LOL I have no advice on dogs, other than the owner should have their pet under control at all times. If dog walkers are not allowed on the golf courses, than dogs should not be there either."

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As a high school teacher, I coached cross country teams for many years. This was in Illinois. We sometimes ran on our local golf course. I figured the same thing was allowed here in The Villages -- but no, the first time I tried to jog on the golf course across the street from my home here, I got run off pronto by a player. It was almost dark, he was the last player of the day, and I was in no way interfering with his game. I guess that's just the way geezers get sometimes. But, you know, if that's the way it is done here, then I figure I need to follow the same rules. I do hate jogging on the streets though. LOL I have no advice on dogs, other than the owner should have their pet under control at all times. If dog walkers are not allowed on the golf courses, than dogs should not be there either."

No, that's the way people who know and respect the rules respond when they see someone thumbing their nose at them. (Not directed at you, GG, but at the post quoted)

[thomp679]

I see no problem with dogs on the golf course. From what I see, they would do a lot less damage to the course than the players. And they can 'play' a hole a lot faster.

[ThirdOfFive]

No, that's the way people who know and respect the rules respond when they see someone thumbing their nose at them. (Not directed at you, GG, but at the post quoted)
"Rules for thee, not for me".

In any sizeable group of people there are going to be some who ignore rules. Sometimes all it takes is a gentle reminder.

We had just moved in when one morning I found a pile of doggie dung on the grass near the street. I cleaned it up, then went out and bought one of those little signs with a cute little pup on it, urging dog owners to pick up after their pet. It worked. No more poop on the lawn. But two days after I had put it out, I saw that it had been turned around!

[golfing eagles]

I see no problem with dogs on the golf course. From what I see, they would do a lot less damage to the course than the players. And they can 'play' a hole a lot faster.

Think again. Problem.

[CFrance]

"Rules for thee, not for me".

In any sizeable group of people there are going to be some who ignore rules. Sometimes all it takes is a gentle reminder.

We had just moved in when one morning I found a pile of doggie dung on the grass near the street. I cleaned it up, then went out and bought one of those little signs with a cute little pup on it, urging dog owners to pick up after their pet. It worked. No more poop on the lawn. But two days after I had put it out, I saw that it had been turned around!
Yard signs aren't allowed! Rules for thee, not for me.

[thomp679]

Think again. Problem.

OK...I thought again...no problem.

[davem4616]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.



Not sure about dogs, but I do know that cats are no longer allowed on the courses...they were constantly using the sand traps as litter boxes and never raked up when they were through.

[golfing eagles]

OK...I thought again...no problem.

Think harder:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[CFrance]

Not sure about dogs, but I do know that cats are no longer allowed on the courses...they were constantly using the sand traps as litter boxes and never raked up when they were through.
Every cat we ever had (all 7 of them) definitely raked after using the litter box. Those must be dogs masquerading as cats.:icon_wink:

[golfing eagles]

Every cat we ever had (all 7 of them) definitely raked after using the litter box. Those must be dogs masquerading as cats.:icon_wink:

Now, if only we could get golfers to do the same:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[CFrance]

Now, if only we could get golfers to do the same:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
Some golfers are as stubborn as cats but less tidy.

[ronda]

No, that's the way people who know and respect the rules respond when they see someone thumbing their nose at them. (Not directed at you, GG, but at the post quoted)


Well, how do you know if the person knows the rules and is thumbing their nose at them, or just doesn't know the rules? Yes, I know you will say it's everyone's responsibility to know all the rules, but there are situations where people are doing something that is an accepted norm elsewhere and just don't know all the rules. People just apply past practices.

I wouldn't assume someone knows the rules and I would try to smile and be polite when pointing out rule violations.

[golfing eagles]

Well, how do you know if the person knows the rules and is thumbing their nose at them, or just doesn't know the rules? Yes, I know you will say it's everyone's responsibility to know all the rules, but there are situations where people are doing something that is an accepted norm elsewhere and just don't know all the rules. People just apply past practices.

I wouldn't assume someone knows the rules and I would try to smile and be polite when pointing out rule violations.

You need to review the thread again. The person posted he went to jog on a golf course and was chased off. HE probably didn't know the rules, the people on the golf course did and reacted accordingly.

[CFrance]

Well, how do you know if the person knows the rules and is thumbing their nose at them, or just doesn't know the rules? Yes, I know you will say it's everyone's responsibility to know all the rules, but there are situations where people are doing something that is an accepted norm elsewhere and just don't know all the rules. People just apply past practices.

I wouldn't assume someone knows the rules and I would try to smile and be polite when pointing out rule violations.
IMO the fault lies in applying past practices rather than familiarizing yourself with the rules when you move to a new place.

[Rose Ann Vinci Igoe]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.

I honestly don't see a problem with that... I have seen a few do this, but a few. keep him on a leash in the golf cart... dogs have run off, when they see a bird or something. You can ck when you make your golf schedule if you can bring your dog leashed in your golf cart. that would solve your question...

[Rose Ann Vinci Igoe]

"Rules for thee, not for me".

In any sizeable group of people there are going to be some who ignore rules. Sometimes all it takes is a gentle reminder.

We had just moved in when one morning I found a pile of doggie dung on the grass near the street. I cleaned it up, then went out and bought one of those little signs with a cute little pup on it, urging dog owners to pick up after their pet. It worked. No more poop on the lawn. But two days after I had put it out, I saw that it had been turned around!

Dog or cat HAS TO BE CONTAINED AT ALL TIMES.... if outside Leashed... no free roaming.. and if your fur baby poops no problem, but pick it up that is mandatory. Just respectful to your neighbors. We do have natural predictors, coyotes, gators, panthers, hawks, eagles . My friend lost a sm dog to a coyote because the fur baby was not on a leash.

[EdFNJ]

No dogs allowed Except seeing eye dogs. ;)

[Girlcopper]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.
Why cant you leave him home? Leave the tv on, a/c, water and hes all set. Thats not mistreatment

[jedalton]

absolutely not unless it's a service dog.

[Jimmay]

Golf courses are private property and are open to paid golfers only. Walkers, golf cart rides, or anything else is not permitted on a golf course.

[CaptainMeso]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.

Unfortunately no and just wait until you see the responses you get from the dog haters. I sure wish they could because my dog would love to join me and would be perfectly happy and perfectly well behaved sitting in the cart just to be with me. Oh well…

[villager2017]

Yes..... If they are a service animal

[Pdesensi]

I love dogs, but they do not belong on the golf course. If your dog can’t be left alone while you play golf, stay home

[Rosebud1949]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.

NO DOGS.. Owners cannot clean up after their dogs in the street where they can find their "deposits" IMAGINE what it would be like on the golf course. Just wait until a golfer goes to pick up the ball, and its not WHITE....!!

No right minded owner would consider taking a dog out in this heat during the day for 2-3 hours.. Leave it home where its cool. If you dont want to care for the dog give it to someone who will.....

[mrf6969]

No dogs on any golf course and no golfing in a dog park. Hope that clears it up.

[Proveone]

Do what I did, get another rescue dog to keep him company. I can leave my two home alone for three to five hours when I have to go grocery shopping, play pickleball, or golf.

[paulajr]

Me thinks this poster is trying to bring our attention to the fact that Villages Dog Owners (in general) seem to believe that their dogs are welcome anywhere, at all times….
They aren’t.

[kendi]

Dogs are fine to be left alone. They usually just sleep.

[Spalumbos62]

Unfortunately no and just wait until you see the responses you get from the dog haters. I sure wish they could because my dog would love to join me and would be perfectly happy and perfectly well behaved sitting in the cart just to be with me. Oh well…


I agree, I think allot of dogs could just sit on the cart, quietly behaved. I know mine could. But I would leash, just to be sure.
But what I don't understand is why soooo many would be against that. What's the big deal if hubby and I head out at a slow time with Fifi on the back seat....seriously, if you are there you are most likely 2 holes ahead or behind us. If we are too slow, play though. Why are you all so bothered by it? (Again...I said at slow time) honestly by then arnt most of you at the 19th hole.

[GOLFER54]

I see no problem with leaving a dog home for only a few hours, your home has A/C, Hopefully you have fresh water and food out for he or she. No sense in having dog suffering in the heat of a golf cart for hours when they can be comfortable at home. If you travel a lot, you’ll have to board the dog or find some person to watch them in their home if you are away. If you travel a lot, don’t bother getting any animals.

[Bogie Shooter]

I agree, I think allot of dogs could just sit on the cart, quietly behaved. I know mine could. But I would leash, just to be sure.
But what I don't understand is why soooo many would be against that. What's the big deal if hubby and I head out at a slow time with Fifi on the back seat....seriously, if you are there you are most likely 2 holes ahead or behind us. If we are too slow, play though. Why are you all so bothered by it? (Again...I said at slow time) honestly by then arnt most of you at the 19th hole.

How many of the hundreds of other dogs would join Fifi on the golf courses? Where would it stop?Dumb idea!

[asiebel]

Just call the golf courses.
They will tell you the policy!

[golfing eagles]

Just call the golf courses.
They will tell you the policy!

Just about everyone already has

[yabbadu]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.

No, No and No...... Do not want my Balls rolling in ****!:boom:

[Orvil]

Golfers and entitlement. I will never live adjacent to a golf course again

It really ****ed me off, no pun intended, that the men playing seemed to think my yard was their urinal. It didn't matter whether my dog barked at them or if I was standing in the backyard, they felt that they could unzip and let loose in my yard and hedges. When they would see me standing there, they didn't even have the decency to stop what they were doing or even say excuse me. It wasn't just the old guys, either.

Golfers are the most entitled people in the world. My yard is not your urinal. Dogs, no problem. That's what they do.

[Velvet]

Instal a camera in the backyard, then post. Let us all see who are doing these things. Send it to everyone so they can be identified.

Seriously, I think if you can’t hold it then wear a diaper, like the astronauts do.

[dewilson58]

Golfers are the most entitled people in the world.

U don't even kno me.

:ohdear:

[golfing eagles]

Golfers and entitlement. I will never live adjacent to a golf course again

It really ****ed me off, no pun intended, that the men playing seemed to think my yard was their urinal. It didn't matter whether my dog barked at them or if I was standing in the backyard, they felt that they could unzip and let loose in my yard and hedges. When they would see me standing there, they didn't even have the decency to stop what they were doing or even say excuse me. It wasn't just the old guys, either.

Golfers are the most entitled people in the world. My yard is not your urinal. Dogs, no problem. That's what they do.

Are we really going to buy this?????? Once, maybe. but repetitively, highly doubtful.

[I'm Popeye!]

HUH? No dog, why ask?

Because its a malarkey story.

[Mortal1]

I agree, I think allot of dogs could just sit on the cart, quietly behaved. I know mine could. But I would leash, just to be sure.
But what I don't understand is why soooo many would be against that. What's the big deal if hubby and I head out at a slow time with Fifi on the back seat....seriously, if you are there you are most likely 2 holes ahead or behind us. If we are too slow, play though. Why are you all so bothered by it? (Again...I said at slow time) honestly by then arnt most of you at the 19th hole.

1)you can't just play through or pass someone on the exec's. If you don't agree with the rules and regs then take it up with management.
2)they don't allow dogs to go out because the word of the owner is a bit biased about how their dog will behave...have you had fife's voice box removed(not likely eh?)? if not the dog will bark...that's a no-no and it doesn't matter if you don't understand why barking is bad on a course.
3)once someone sees you out with a dog on the course hundreds of others with ill behaved dogs will bring them out without permission. How do prove to the course starter that your dog is properly trained without them following you around??? you can't.
4)the rules and regs here in the villages are for the majority of folks and most understand and are mature enough to obey them without a problem. Those that break them always say the same thing..."why does it bother you?". well I moved here because of the rules and regs and it ****es me off when some entitled person thinks they can do as they please. Good nuff?

[golfing eagles]

1)you can't just play through or pass someone on the exec's. If you don't agree with the rules and regs then take it up with management.
2)they don't allow dogs to go out because the word of the owner is a bit biased about how their dog will behave...have you had fife's voice box removed(not likely eh?)? if not the dog will bark...that's a no-no and it doesn't matter if you don't understand why barking is bad on a course.
3)once someone sees you out with a dog on the course hundreds of others with ill behaved dogs will bring them out without permission. How do prove to the course starter that your dog is properly trained without them following you around??? you can't.
4)the rules and regs here in the villages are for the majority of folks and most understand and are mature enough to obey them without a problem. Those that break them always say the same thing..."why does it bother you?". well I moved here because of the rules and regs and it ****es me off when some entitled person thinks they can do as they please. Good nuff?

But in the interest of equity, I'd like to point out that I'm not allowed to play golf in a dog park:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[metoo21]

No, No and No...... Do not want my Balls rolling in ****!:boom:

Don't you need all those dimples filled?? :doggie:

[CFrance]

But in the interest of equity, I'd like to point out that I'm not allowed to play golf in a dog park:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
That's pretty much the best post of the thread.

[swooner]

No dogs allowed
However, there are a lot of people who play like dogs and should stay on the exec courses.

[Luggage]

Kind of hard to hold a Club when you do not have an opposable thumb

[Laker14]

I played as a single on an executive course, and was hooked up with a couple who had a small dog in the cart. They said the dog would never leave the cart, and he never did. It wasn't a problem at all. However, that's probably one in a thousand dogs that will behave like that.
Nope, dogs are wonderful animals. I love dogs. They do not belong on the golf course.
Nope, it is not mistreatment to leave a dog at home if you know what you are doing. Give the pup lots of exercise and he/she will enjoy the rest.
It is not a mistreatment of a dog to crate the dog, either. They like a small cozy place to call home.
I'd recommend the OP to watch a season or two of "The Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Milan, or read a couple of his books.
You will learn how to make your dog a happy, healthy, well adjusted dog.

[stanley]

I played as a single on an executive course, and was hooked up with a couple who had a small dog in the cart. They said the dog would never leave the cart, and he never did. It wasn't a problem at all.

The starter and ambassador dropped the ball on that.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

But in the interest of equity, I'd like to point out that I'm not allowed to play golf in a dog park:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

There is no rule posted or on the internet that I've seen, forbidding golf in the dog parks.

I thought that's why you have a dog - to dig those holes so you can play golf. No?

[golfing eagles]

There is no rule posted or on the internet that I've seen, forbidding golf in the dog parks.

I thought that's why you have a dog - to dig those holes so you can play golf. No?

No.:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Two Bills]

Yes..... If they are a service animal

From my observations around The Villages.
All dogs are service animals!:icon_wink:

[camaguey48]

Just curious: I have never had a dog, and actually have no serious plans to get one (I travel a lot), but, just out of curiosity, I'm wondering: If I had a well trained dog, would it be okay by Villages rules for me to take him in my golf cart to a golf course in the villages, and leave him in the cart as I get out to play each hole? I do know that it would be a mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. My wife is not here with me, so I have no one to leave the animal with.
mistreatment of the poor animal to leave him home alone while I go off to play. Really? C'mon, man!