You may have already met a dog with a tied yellow ribbon on its collar or on its leash in the street. Did you know, that it is not a fashion accessory, but a message for the passers-by?
And what exactly is it? This idea was born in Sweden in 2012 and it has been gradually spreading into the whole world. It is a message for the masters of other dogs, but also for regular passers-by: I need space, don’t come closer.
I have first encountered this phenomenon on the internet a few years ago. I thought it was a good idea, and so apart from sharing it across social media sites, I’ve tried practising it on one of my female dogs from my pack, a dog prone to stress, which besides other things, has a panic fear of people. However, sharing didn’t pick up much, and since the yellow ribbon was virtually unknown to anyone, I’ve dropped it in practice as well. But in the last year, the awareness about it started to spread well even here, I think, so I’ve decided to try it again and to introduce it to you here as well.
The yellow ribbon symbol may have several reasons:
So if you see a dog with such a mark while you’re walking yours, call your dog and don’t get too close to it or to its master. The yellow colour means, that the dog must not be close to other dogs. Therefore, keep your distance or give them the opportunity to move away. This way, you may avoid trouble, psychical tension of the dog or an injury.
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