Re: What a yellow ribbon tied on a dog's lead indicates Already knew about this, due to having a 'space' dog. We opt for a bandanna or lead cover instead which has words on so people can read it as not everyone knows what a yellow ribbon means. Also going to be using it for puzzle as she has just come into season
Re: What a yellow ribbon tied on a dog's lead indicates yes it is and it has been invaluable at times with barley especially when i walk him by myself and he is in a 'funny' mood, it just makes some people give us a wide birth and call their dogs away from him, it is my duty to make sure that he does not attack another dog so we make other dog walkers aware that he can be unfriendly at times
Re: What a yellow ribbon tied on a dog's lead indicates There is also The Yellow Dog Project. I think it's a fantastic idea! I don't have a 'yellow' dog but have known many while working in rescue kennels and wish that the project had a bit more publicity!
Re: What a yellow ribbon tied on a dog's lead indicates I've heard of this before, I think it's a really good idea The collars with words on are good, except when an owner lies......in the park where we walk every day, several houses back onto it. One house has a few dogs, one being a boxer. He often jumps the fence, runs riots, knocks over smaller dogs and children. I know he's excited and I will often smooth him to get him to calm down. His collar says 'friendly' but with no owner, he can appear to some people as aggressive! I've told the owner about his escapes when I've seen her, but she's not bothered! The boxer is lovely, but scares so many others in the park
Re: What a yellow ribbon tied on a dog's lead indicates [quote author=Naya link=topic=3879.msg44537#msg44537 date=1388825232] The boxer is lovely, but scares so many others in the park [/quote] Having had a rescue Boxer years and years ago, I think there's just something about the shape / outline of Boxers that frightens people who are not comfortable near dogs... regardless of the dog's temperament. Ours was such a lovely dog, but the sight of him would send people diving for leads or to scoop up small children. Having said that, Boxers are big dogs, and an out of control Boxer - which the one you describe obviously is - is no fun at all. Clare
Re: What a yellow ribbon tied on a dog's lead indicates It is true some people are really wary of some breeds. But some even all dogs. When I'm out walking Charlie in London we pass loads of people. Some will edge passed us like they are about to get savaged. I look down at my young, pretty, chocolate labrador (no-one has ever asked me what he is, he looks like a labrador) and he is looking at them, hoping he might get to say hello, with his tail wagging - he doesn't lunge or anything - I honestly can't see what's so scary. But he scares some people!
Re: What a yellow ribbon tied on a dog's lead indicates I've never heard of this. It sounds like a really good idea. Thanks MMM. I definitely have two space dogs. Where can you get the lead covers from annabelle? It would be a good idea for my two. They definitely have a circle around them which they don't like strangers entering unless its their decision. They have improved a lot but a lead cover would be good as I think some people see Labradors and automatically reach to stroke. It was really bad when they were pups. :
Re: What a yellow ribbon tied on a dog's lead indicates [quote author=JulieT link=topic=3879.msg44561#msg44561 date=1388834637] I look down at my young, pretty, chocolate labrador (no-one has ever asked me what he is, he looks like a labrador) and he is looking at them, hoping he might get to say hello, with his tail wagging - he doesn't lunge or anything - I honestly can't see what's so scary. But he scares some people! [/quote] You're right, Julie, and it saddens me to see just how many people are frightened of dogs, especially when it is young children who are being encouraged to hide behind their parents or lifted up with their faces screened, in a manner that can only suggest to them that their fears are justified. It's all those parallels between raising children and raising dogs again - you should avoiding rewarding your dog for being fearful! Which is why I also get so angry at people who don't control their dogs, because it just does so much damage to the reputation of all dogs and all dog owners... but I'll stop now before I hit full rant! : I suppose one way of spreading the message as to what the yellow ribbon means would be to stick a few flyers on the gates / lamp-posts of your regular walks...
Re: What a yellow ribbon tied on a dog's lead indicates [quote author=ClareJ link=topic=3879.msg44571#msg44571 date=1388841035] it saddens me to see just how many people are frightened of dogs, especially when it is young children who are being encouraged to hide behind their parents or lifted up with their faces screened, in a manner that can only suggest to them that their fears are justified. [/quote] I saw this so often in London, I stopped taking Charlie to off lead places where there might be kids (until he was really reliable on his recall) in case - shock, horror - my perfectly child socialised labrador might try to say hello to a child. I guess I understand though, I don't let Charlie say hello to just any dog in London either, too many are not that friendly. It was much, much, better on the big dog friendly beach I used to go to in Cornwall. I always checked if it was ok my dog stayed off lead when there were kids around, and at least 90% of the time parents would also have a dog with them and say their kids were fine with dogs. Much healthier for the kids.
Re: What a yellow ribbon tied on a dog's lead indicates We walked past a family yesterday and the woman looked petrified when Riley's nose turned towards her son as they passed(that was all he didn't even try and say hello). I just thought how silly she was, if she was worried she should have walked on the other side of the path then both she and I would have been between her son and Riley instead of forcing us to walk past dog next to child. Riley was even on his lead! Some people just don't engage their brains.....
Re: What a yellow ribbon tied on a dog's lead indicates I agree with what you've all said. In general children learn fear so unless they have had a bad experience it's usually taught them by their parents. My family is a bit strange in that respect. I'm afraid my mother is one of those parents !!! : to be fair she is scared of dogs probably taught by her mother. As a consequence my sister (younger) grew up being scared of dogs. She still is. If a dog she doesn't know goes near her you can see her tense and flinch. Im not sure what happened to me. I obviously didn't take much notice of my mother. Fortunately I'm a daddy's girl. ;D
Re: What a yellow ribbon tied on a dog's lead indicates I think this learned behaviour for parents is a big issue with loads of things... Going to the dentist and coming to the doctors is the ones that I mostly see. The number of young mums who won't go in the room when their baby is getting its first immunisations is really quite shocking - send granny instead : I think we all have to beware what our body language tells our kids and furkids. Another example is the firework issue - I was told early on that if you are anxious and do all the "don't worry" pat, stroke, cuddle, "its all ok" type behaviour then the dogs will know that there is something to BE worried about. Our own anxieties are so difficult not to imprint upon developing minds. (think I have gone even further off topic here) I have a yellow collar for Lilly because it matches Sophie's football team colours. I am very aware that a yellow collar means give space so am actually a bit reluctant to use it. We have a yellow and black football scarf now ;D
Re: What a yellow ribbon tied on a dog's lead indicates Many years ago I had a big, soft, kindly Dobermann who loved the world and everything in it and a shaggy looking but grumpy old Giant Schnauzer. I walked them one each side and was often saddened to see people pull their kids and dogs away from the Dobey's side. Even though it was the Giant who could be grumbly they thought he looked "Nice/frindly"
Re: What a yellow ribbon tied on a dog's lead indicates I had the same with my solid liver German Pointers, they thought they were Dobermans!
