What to do if you see a dog with a yellow ribbon on its leash

[KARENNN]

Anyone who has ever had an unsocial or elderly dog is going to love The Yellow Dog Project, a global movement for parents of dogs that need space. The concept behind it is quite simple. If you see a dog with a yellow ribbon or other items tied to its leash, that signifies a dog who needs space and you should not attempt to pet the dog or bring your own dog over for a greeting.

The Yellow Dog Project has now made its mark in 45 countries and educational materials have been translated into 12 languages. Fans are calling it, “Brilliant” and “The best thing to happen since the invention of the leash!”

[lovsthosebigdogs]

We did something similar at the greyhound events I used to attend, except we had the dogs that needed space wear a red bandana. Everyone knew it meant 'keep away, I need space" and it solved the problem nicely. Not every dog likes to make friends with other dogs or people. My dogs do like other dogs, but when I am walking them I don't appreciate people letting their dogs loose to come up and greet my dogs without asking. This has happened more times than you can imagine. I am walking my dogs on a leash and suddenly one or two unleashed small dogs will charge up to them (usually barking) and a clueless owner will say something like, "Oh, they just want to make friends" or something like that. My dogs are well trained and well behaved but it would be almost impossible for this not to cause some reaction from them. I could get behind putting a yellow ribbon on my dogs if it would help people think first.

[KARENNN]

My Winston will be the first in The Villages with a yellow ribbon. It is so funny how people think that he just wants to "say hi" to their dog even though he is growling, barking and acting as vicious possible.

[784caroline]

I have some concern over this for we very often tie colored bags ( from yellow to red or blue etc) on the leash when we go for a walk...just in case.

Not certain it is widely known or moreso accepted that a yellow bow (bag) on the leash means something!! Been dog owners for a long time and first I heard of this!

[Barefoot]

My Winston will be the first in The Villages with a yellow ribbon.

Good for you Karen. I think it's a great idea and I hope the Daily Sun publicizes the idea.
I have a 14 year old dog who is deaf and has serious cataracts.
He certainly is not at all vicious, and he loves to go for walks.
But dogs and people can startle him because he can't hear them approach.
A yellow ribbon can be a good idea for many unique circumstances.

[BritParrothead]

I saw this in the villages about 2 years ago. I asked the gentleman owner what it was for.
Since then my border collie Jake has worn a yellow bandana for his walks. He is a lovely old boy, :doggie: but only likes his family. Luckily, everyone here knows what it means :)

[Jeff/Tracy]

I LOVE this! We have a dear old girl.. and would rather not have to explain to everyone that comes near us while we are walking that she really just loves her family.

[jblum315]

I think it's a splendid idea. In my history of 7 dogs, there were two that would have worn the "badge" One was a dachshund who liked some other dogs but not many. The other was an elderly standard poodle who had gone blind and deaf and was easily startled. The other five were OK with everybody. You can't tell by looking at the dog!

[mulligan]

Call me crazy, but to me the need for the yellow ribbon would indicate the need for the owner to keep the critter away from situations that might involve social contact out of consideration for those that might not read TOTV. Common sense ??

[KARENNN]

Call me crazy, but to me the need for the yellow ribbon would indicate the need for the owner to keep the critter away from situations that might involve social contact out of consideration for those that might not read TOTV. Common sense ??

Short of moving to a deserted island, this is not always possible :icon_wink:

[JSR22]

Call me crazy, but to me the need for the yellow ribbon would indicate the need for the owner to keep the critter away from situations that might involve social contact out of consideration for those that might not read TOTV. Common sense ??

The problem is the people walking their dog on a flexi lead and let the lead out so their dog can greet my dogs. I have repeatedly told people my dogs do not like other dogs in their face. Their response is their dog is friendly.
The yellow ribbon is gaining popularity throughout the United States and other countries.

[Taltarzac725]

Good color too as how many people cannot see the color yellow? Color blindness does not seem to affect this color that much.

[Bobcuse]

I think this is an excellent idea. My dog loves to meet other dogs but it would be very helpful to know in advance which dogs do not want interaction. My previous dog would have worn a bright yellow ribbon although she loved people and was fine off leash, but aggressive towards other dogs on leash. As far as the comment about "avoiding social situations" for a yellow ribbon dog, it's not easy when walking the dog in the neighborhood without seeing other people and dogs, so the yellow ribbon is an excellent solution.

[Skybo]

Call me crazy, but to me the need for the yellow ribbon would indicate the need for the owner to keep the critter away from situations that might involve social contact out of consideration for those that might not read TOTV. Common sense ??

Actually, "common sense" would be for people to ask permission from a dog's owner before approaching or letting their dog approach another strange dog. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. Just because a dog doesn't respond well to strange people/dogs suddenly getting "in their face", doesn't mean that the dogs shouldn't be allowed to take a walk. I think the yellow ribbon is a great idea. It is a visible reminder for people who might otherwise not remember to follow proper meet & greet etiquette.

[Taltarzac725]

I have put something on my Facebook page about the yellow ribbon for dogs that need space. Looks like this is an idea started in Sweden?http://gulahund.se/

[Penguin]

Great idea, my little guy loves people, other animals not so much.

[KayakerNC]

Sounds like a great idea for Service and Therapy dogs.
They certainly don't need distractions while working at assisting humans.

[Laurie2]

Gives new meaning to Old Yeller. . .

This is a great idea.

I always ask the owner if it is OK to pet the dog. But not everybody does that.

And, hey, grumpy and/or deaf dogs like walks, too, and not all dogs want to politely sniff butts with other dogs. (I am reminded of an old Far Side cartoon where a puppy is getting into trouble with the mama dog for having bad manners when he did not politely sniff butts when being introduced to his parents' friends.)

[Barefoot]

.... to me the need for the yellow ribbon would indicate the need for the owner to keep the critter away from situations that might involve social contact out of consideration for those that might not read TOTV.

It's an international program, not just for readers of TOTV. I think it's a great idea.
As Tal pointed out, the program began in Sweden. Gulahund Yellowdog – SOME DOGS NEED SPACE. The ORIGINAL program's international website | Gulahund (http://gulahund.se/)
Hopefully the idea will spread with more publicity.

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[BritParrothead]

Call me crazy, but to me the need for the yellow ribbon would indicate the need for the owner to keep the critter away from situations that might involve social contact out of consideration for those that might not read TOTV. Common sense ??

Well, where do you suggest one exercises ones dogs??
I do not live in the villages, so am lucky to be able to walk my dogs along the beach, out of tourist season, or on the heathland near where I live or also in one of the many forests near where I live. But, never ever have I NOT seen any other people when we are out walking! We all respect each others space, and I do think it is good idea to give folks a heads up about a grumpy old dog, don't you?? :doggie:

[Chi-Town]

I like the yellow ribbon idea; it makes a lot of sense. May not be a bad idea for grumpy two leggers also. [emoji6]

[KayakerNC]

I like the yellow ribbon idea; it makes a lot of sense. May not be a bad idea for grumpy two leggers also. [emoji6]

Hey!
I have mornings like that. :grumpy:

[DruannB]

This is a great idea. My dog is very friendly, except for when you put him on a leash. Then he becomes protective. I am always afraid a child will run up and want to pet him. So far, I have managed to block those attempts. I will be buying a yellow ribbon for Eli. My other dog, Angel, loves everything and everyone.

[wisbad1]

So if I put one on my yard light will they stay off my lawn?

[Skybo]

My dog is very friendly, except for when you put him on a leash. Then he becomes protective.


Yes, many dogs are like that when they are leashed. It has to do with the "flight or fight response" that naturally kicks in when they are startled or feel threatened. Since the leash takes away their "flight" options, the "fight" response may be their only (to them) choice. Not unlike being backed into a corner or feeling the need to stay and protect their humans, puppies, etc. It is quite common and it doesn't mean that the dog is mean or aggressive. It is just how some dogs react to stress or perceived threats when they are on leash.

[EnglishJW]

Great idea.

[rubicon]

We did something similar at the greyhound events I used to attend, except we had the dogs that needed space wear a red bandana. Everyone knew it meant 'keep away, I need space" and it solved the problem nicely. Not every dog likes to make friends with other dogs or people. My dogs do like other dogs, but when I am walking them I don't appreciate people letting their dogs loose to come up and greet my dogs without asking. This has happened more times than you can imagine. I am walking my dogs on a leash and suddenly one or two unleashed small dogs will charge up to them (usually barking) and a clueless owner will say something like, "Oh, they just want to make friends" or something like that. My dogs are well trained and well behaved but it would be almost impossible for this not to cause some reaction from them. I could get behind putting a yellow ribbon on my dogs if it would help people think first.

That's exactly why I wear a red bandana. What a coincidence:D

[dbussone]

My dog is extremely friendly to people and other animals at all times. He obeys an invisible fence around our yard that he obeys at at all times. How do I keep him safe from the aggressive dogs on lead, especially those whose owners think our corner lot yard is wide open.

[CFrance]

My dog is extremely friendly to people and other animals at all times. He obeys an invisible fence around our yard that he obeys at at all times. How do I keep him safe from the aggressive dogs on lead, especially those whose owners think our corner lot yard is wide open.
I think the only thing you can do is not allow your dog to be outside for any amount of time by himself.

We have a situation in our neighborhood where a couple of small, very nasty dogs have attacked our big lug while we were out for a walk. Every time we see them. We don't walk that way anymore.

[dbussone]

I think the only thing you can do is not allow your dog to be outside for any amount of time by himself.



We have a situation in our neighborhood where a couple of small, very nasty dogs have attacked our big lug while we were out for a walk. Every time we see them. We don't walk that way anymore.


Good advice. Thanks.

[wisbad1]

What would Tony Orlando say? Guess I won't tie a yellow ribbon around the old oak tree !!

[Pointer]

Hey!
I have mornings like that. :grumpy:

Great Idea for grumpy people too. How nice would that be. Put on a yellow & black striped shirt and wha-la you create a pest free zone around you that warns other people. LOL I can see a sea of the yellow n black stripe shirts now. And maybe we cloud lose that "wild free sex" image to one of "grumpy ole bee's". Now what to call the drink???:beer3:

[Barefoot]

I have put something on my Facebook page about the yellow ribbon for dogs that need space.
Looks like this is an idea started in Sweden?Gulahund Yellowdog – SOME DOGS NEED SPACE. The ORIGINAL program's international website | Gulahund (http://gulahund.se/)

The best ideas are often so simple. A yellow ribbon indicating dogs that "need space" is a great idea.
I hope everyone spreads the word at dog parks in The Villages and at DDRR. :blahblahblah::blahblahblah::blahblahblah:
Hopefully, Dog Clubs in The Bubble such as Responsible Dog Owners and Dynamic Dogs will also spread the word.

[CFrance]

Great Idea for grumpy people too. How nice would that be. Put on a yellow & black striped shirt and wha-la you create a pest free zone around you that warns other people. LOL I can see a sea of the yellow n black stripe shirts now. And maybe we cloud lose that "wild free sex" image to one of "grumpy ole bee's". Now what to call the drink???:beer3:
Grumpy Old Man Cocktail Recipe:
2 oz whisky (whiskey,bourbon...)
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz ginger ale (canada dry)
- 1 oz ice
Use a "In glass" for Grumpy Old Man drink recipe

Pack an old-fashioned glass with ice. Add old grand dad bourbon, lime juice and top with ginger ale. Serve with a sip stick, no garnish.
Serve in "Old-Fashioned Glass" Garnish: No

1001cocktails.com

[dbussone]

Grumpy Old Man Cocktail Recipe:

2 oz whisky (whiskey,bourbon...)

- 1 oz lime juice

- 1 oz ginger ale (canada dry)

- 1 oz ice

Use a "In glass" for Grumpy Old Man drink recipe



Pack an old-fashioned glass with ice. Add old grand dad bourbon, lime juice and top with ginger ale. Serve with a sip stick, no garnish.

Serve in "Old-Fashioned Glass" Garnish: No



1001cocktails.com


I'm not grumpy, but the drink sounds pretty good. Can we rename it?

[CFrance]

I'm not grumpy, but the drink sounds pretty good. Can we rename it?
Give me some time. Everythng that comes to mind right now could be misinterpreted! (Ex: Happy Juice:shrug:)

[dbussone]

Give me some time. Everythng that comes to mind right now could be misinterpreted! (Ex: Happy Juice:shrug:)


Oh. ... I don't know. Maybe you should give it a try!

[Halibut]

Grumpy old people t-shirt!

[wisbad1]

what would tony Orlando think.