Do you know the “Yellow dog”?
Have you met a dog who has a yellow bow or bandana and wondered “was does it mean”?
The message is very clear: This dog needs space.
The yellow bows arose in connection to an international campaign back in 2012 (The Yellow Dog Project), which now has spread to over 16 countries around the world.
The yellow color means that you shouldn’t approach the dog or its owner.
When a dog carries the yellow color, they have communicated that the dog does not want to be close to other dogs or humans.
What reasons are there to use a yellow cord?
There are a lot of reasons why a dog is walked with a yellow cord. It is important to notice that to carry yellow doesn´t mean a dog is aggressive or dangerous. It is used as a visual reminder that the dog requires space, carefulness, or consideration.
Some of the reasons to carry a yellow cord can be:
- Illness
- Term
- Uncertain or frighten
- Is in a training session
- Can have a contagious disease
- The dog has had bad experience with other dogs
- Has impaired vision or hearing
When are you to close?
Only the dog or the dog’s owner knows it so give them time to move and keep a distance.
It eases life for the dogs who have special needs and need space. It can be a shorter or longer period of their life.
Read more about the campaign here