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May issue
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Give us a sign
Could I ask has anyone heard about tying a yellow ribbon on a dogs lead to indicate please stay away for various reasons i.e. I am a rescue and am still a bit timid etc, and what do other people think about the idea?
This works well with horses - ie: Tying a ribbon around the horses tail to indicate a kicker. However, I think it's a good idea.. but until it has campaign coverage/more heightened coverage passers by will just think it's decoration for a lead or a Dogs Trust charm.
I like ideas like this.. it's along the same lines as the Tshirts etc for DINOS (Dogs in need of space). Many people in the walking community would also like it & either use it themselves or understand if they saw a dog with a ribbon.. but sadly, there will still be lots of people who will still allow their out of control dogs (not out of control aggressively) to run up to any other dog. But definitely could be worth a try!
I think it's a brilliant idea; however I also think all people - but especially other dog owners - should be responsible enough to give dogs and their owners space.
Sadly the people that don't give us space also won't have a clue about the yellow ribbons; but for those of us that do know, a yellow ribbon, or jacket, bandanna, or similar, is a fab idea.
I think that seems like a really good idea, a bit like tying a red ribbon on a horse's tail when it may kick!
Somehow though, people would need to know the relevence of what a yellow ribbon means, and not sure how you would get round that one. Maybe going one step further, and have a yellow one for a nervous dog, and a red one for dog's that may have aggression problems when other dog's get too close.
I have seen some brilliant collars and leads recently to help with this problem. Traffic light colours indicate whether your dog can be approached or not. A green collar and leash says friendly, an orange one says please ask, and a red one says caution do not approach. I don't know who makes them but they are a brilliant idea.
This works well with horses - ie: Tying a ribbon around the horses tail to indicate a kicker. However, I think it's a good idea.. but until it has campaign coverage/more heightened coverage passers by will just think it's decoration for a lead or a Dogs Trust charm.
ReplyDeleteI like ideas like this.. it's along the same lines as the Tshirts etc for DINOS (Dogs in need of space). Many people in the walking community would also like it & either use it themselves or understand if they saw a dog with a ribbon.. but sadly, there will still be lots of people who will still allow their out of control dogs (not out of control aggressively) to run up to any other dog. But definitely could be worth a try!
ReplyDeleteI think it's a brilliant idea; however I also think all people - but especially other dog owners - should be responsible enough to give dogs and their owners space.
ReplyDeleteSadly the people that don't give us space also won't have a clue about the yellow ribbons; but for those of us that do know, a yellow ribbon, or jacket, bandanna, or similar, is a fab idea.
I think that seems like a really good idea, a bit like tying a red ribbon on a horse's tail when it may kick!
ReplyDeleteSomehow though, people would need to know the relevence of what a yellow ribbon means, and not sure how you would get round that one. Maybe going one step further, and have a yellow one for a nervous dog, and a red one for dog's that may have aggression problems when other dog's get too close.
Jan
I have seen some brilliant collars and leads recently to help with this problem. Traffic light colours indicate whether your dog can be approached or not. A green collar and leash says friendly, an orange one says please ask, and a red one says caution do not approach. I don't know who makes them but they are a brilliant idea.
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