The Yellow Dog Project

I'm less optimistic - responsible owners will take note and try to follow the rules, but there's always a minority who just don't care as evidenced by the amount of poop that is not picked up. This in spite of signage, trash cans & bag dispenser at both ends of the last dog park I attended. These are the same people who show up, release their dog and proceed to have a chat on their phone occasionally looking up to see what their dog is up to. GRRR
 
BarbV said:
So, methinks its a question of getting the protocol our there into each community so that dog walkers understand what it means, yes?

If everyone was to post on their various websites and promote this, and email their city councilllours and by law officers....eventually it would take seed. etc.

And perhaps eventually we would have more rules in off leash parks and dog walking zones that protect all dogs.

I'm motivated by this because I have Indy who can be a little aggressive sometimes. I leash him when I see another dog coming, but I want him to learn to be sociable and be able to approach the other dog in a controlled manner. But if the other dog comes rushing at him, then the game is off.

It would just be nice to have a common code of conduct, don't you think?
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I believe the Yellow Dog Project is a courtesy protocol for on leash dogs. The yellow ribbon is tied to the leash, so other owners with their on leash dog will give that dog space, not walk up to that dog or understand why that owner is avoiding their dog.

I don't really see how it relates to off leash dogs. Where would you put the ribbon? Plus, the other dog might be so far in front of their owner, that the owner wouldn't even notice a ribbon until after their dog already approached your dog.

If you want him to feel more comfortable around other dogs, you're probably best starting with your dog leash and other dogs leashed. This way you'll have more control of the interaction and can work within your dog's threshold.
 
Tabitha said:
I was actually thinking of printing up a few dozen of the flyers that you posted and asking different pet stores to display them and maybe put some up in local parks where people take there dogs (we don't have a dog park). Then maybe enough people will see them and spread the word. :fl
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I love you!
 
Oh! I'm doing pet photos with Santa this year, I should see if the store owner is willing to let me put flyers into the treat bags!
 
I'm motivated by this because I have Indy who can be a little aggressive sometimes. I leash him when I see another dog coming, but I want him to learn to be sociable and be able to approach the other dog in a controlled manner. But if the other dog comes rushing at him, then the game is off.

It would just be nice to have a common code of conduct, don't you think?
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This what I don't understand, If you know your dog has the tendency to be aggressive why would you think its okay to be off leash. It seems to me that this reasoning is off base. When dogs are off leash they ARE NOT CONTROLLED

Took Beau out for his walk this morning and every person we ran into had their dog off leash. I had to cross the street every single time because I know no matter I said it would go in one ear out the other. In one case the dog( Labrador Retriever) had no collar on ( In addition to no tags) and it took two people to hold the dog back. The one owner held him by his neck and the partner held him by his rear legs. Ridiculous.
 
take4roll10 said:
I believe the Yellow Dog Project is a courtesy protocol for on leash dogs. The yellow ribbon is tied to the leash, so other owners with their on leash dog will give that dog space, not walk up to that dog or understand why that owner is avoiding their dog.

I don't really see how it relates to off leash dogs. Where would you put the ribbon? Plus, the other dog might be so far in front of their owner, that the owner wouldn't even notice a ribbon until after their dog already approached your dog.

If you want him to feel more comfortable around other dogs, you're probably best starting with your dog leash and other dogs leashed. This way you'll have more control of the interaction and can work within your dog's threshold.
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Very well said. :smile2:

I don't think it is terribly safe even with 'sound' dogs to allow strange dogs to meet off the lead and make their own introductions. Both owners might say their dogs are fine with other dogs and both could well be right - to a point. But one person's interpretation of 'fine' might be that their dog isn't aggressive but it might be a very boisterous dog and not an appropriate playmate for an older, more sedate dog. I've seen a dog's leg shatter when play between two strange dogs got out of hand and it is something I will never forget. Much safer by far to let the dogs get to know each other on lead first as Take4Roll10 says. Even if a dog is well mannered around others there are no guarentees it is going to get along with every dog it will ever meet. My Revel is a real sheltie gentleman and has been a 'stooge' dog at our training class and doesn't turn a hair if strange dogs run up to him but there are a couple of local dogs that he just like.

It is a great idea to spread the message of the YDP - we are doing the same at our dog club so people, especially new owners, learn that there are good manners with dogs the same as in everything else.

But if people see it as some kind of forcefield they can place around their dog there is a danger they will place the responsibility for the dog's safety on others. The YDP idea is really so that people whose dogs have issues are not having to constantly tell others to keep their dogs away. This is stressed on their website:
"TYDP is NOT a waiver of responsibility
By having your dog wear a yellow ribbon, you are identifying that your friend has space
issues. This does not mean that people will no longer approach you, or that it is now ok to
take your pet to a highly populated area (such as a dog park where many dogs are off
leash). Wearing a ribbon identifies that you have a dog in training for their space troubles
and you are taking responsibility for your pets actions. Putting your dog in a highly stressful
scenario when you are working through these issues is asking for trouble. Awareness for
TYDP and what it stands for is being promoted but it is still very new. Not all people know
what it means. You cannot assume that you can let your guard down as soon as you put
a yellow ribbon on."
 
dblock said:
I'm motivated by this because I have Indy who can be a little aggressive sometimes. I leash him when I see another dog coming, but I want him to learn to be sociable and be able to approach the other dog in a controlled manner. But if the other dog comes rushing at him, then the game is off.

It would just be nice to have a common code of conduct, don't you think?
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This what I don't understand, If you know your dog has the tendency to be aggressive why would you think its okay to be off leash. It seems to me that this reasoning is off base. When dogs are off leash they ARE NOT CONTROLLED

Took Beau out for his walk this morning and every person we ran into had their dog off leash. I had to cross the street every single time because I know no matter I said it would go in one ear out the other. In one case the dog( Labrador Retriever) had no collar on ( In addition to no tags) and it took two people to hold the dog back. The one owner held him by his neck and the partner held him by his rear legs. Ridiculous.
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Just to clarify.....Indy has excellent recall, so I can walk him off leash. When another dog approaches, I recall and leash him. Not because he will go chasing off, but so that I can protect his space. He just does not like other dogs in his face.

Frankly, you are correct....if a dog can't be recalled they have no business being off leash.

So the purpose of the yellow ribbon is to signal not to allow your dog to approach directly...on or off leash
 
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