Anyone else heard this?

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At dog training last night one of the committee members told me of a move to indicate dogs that are not dog friendly. Apparently if you are using a yellow collar and lead it indicates a warning to other dog owners that yours does not appreciate approaches from strange dogs.
I think this is a good idea but maybe needs more publicity so all dog owners are aware.
Thoughts please
 
What a mad idea - surely if you are close enough to see the colour of the lead and collar you are close enough to ask if the dog is friendly or actually close enough to see the dog barking, growling and being a little aggressive.
 
I though the general rules when dog walking were that if yours are off-lead they should never approach an on lead dog anyway (hence it being on the lead?)

If both owners dogs are off lead then its a free for all and they can approach, and if both sets of dogs are on a lead then there wouldn't be an unwanted approach because of the lead?

But people definitely need to show more brains when dog walking!
 
moppett said:
I though the general rules when dog walking were that if yours are off-lead they should never approach an on lead dog anyway (hence it being on the lead?)

If both owners dogs are off lead then its a free for all and they can approach, and if both sets of dogs are on a lead then there wouldn't be an unwanted approach because of the lead?

But people definitely need to show more brains when dog walking!
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THIS!
 
I like the idea but others have pointed out that it does leave you open for accusation if a barney does develop, IE you know your dog is dodgy, to the extent that you make it known to others by marking it, but are still walking it in a public place where it could eat Little Fluffy etc.
Not bashing the idea, just playing devil's advocate!
 
I just put a muzzle on a dog that is not dog friendly and keep him on a lead in public places, it usually serves as a warning sign to other dog owners and means the dog cannot do real damage if any numpty dogs come running up to him. I find I am more relaxed like that and so is the dog. I would not want to rely on a piece of yellow ribbon to ward off the approach of other dogs as I have had most trouble with people chatting away to each other, oblivious of what their dogs are getting up to or anything else, then getting angry when my dog kicks off at their over friendly mutt even when I point out mine is muzzled and on a lead!
 
its does not have to be a lead or collar, a yellow ribbon or the like attached to the lead has been put forward as a suggestion too.

its being promoted for; dogs in training, dogs being rehabilitated, dogs recovering from surgery, scared or reactive dogs.

its called 'theyellowdog project'.

not sure if i am for or against, i think aggressive dogs should be muzzled and kept on a lead in public and the rest should just get on with it, IME many dogs scrap but few fight and if the people would not panic most scraps would never happen. maybe the owners/handlers need to wear something yellow-I would definately take notice then;)
 
As I understand this campaign it is to help educate people that some dogs need SPACE.
The ones I have seen are a reflective type yellow similar to jackets worn on riders "be seen be safe".
These yellow harnesses and leads are also useful for Flyball and Agility comps, entering and exiting the arena.
My dog is not aggressive but hates being crowded. I have to usually use a loud voice to ask others to leave a clear space to allow me to enter the arena. The harness, collar and lead should save this and let others know without the need for shouting.
Surely it is better to be able to have a visible aid rather than having to shout?
 
The Yellow Dog project has been around for a while now. It's a good idea, IMO. Until I had a dog aggressive dog, I didn't really understand how stressful it can be to have loose dogs approaching mine.

People tend to think it's fine to let their dog run round, which it is, mostly, but it's horribly stressful trying to impress on other dog walkers that your dog does NOT want to play, I don't care if your dog's friendly, mine damned well isn't. As mentioned, I'd rather a visual aid than having to scream at yet another person who can't recall their massive dog.

I say the Yellow Dog Project can only help. It's the same as putting a red ribbon in a horse's tail, useful preventative measure.
 
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