Recently I went hiking at Soaring Eagle Regional Park, and on the trail post, there was a flyer titled "More Space Please," with drawings of many dogs wearing a yellow ribbon or bandana. This was the first time I had seen this caution before, and thought I would share this new movement with my fellow hikers, so you can also share and spread the word.
A yellow ribbon around a dog's collar is to help children identify that you need to proceed with caution because: the dog may not be child-friendly, may have fear or anxiety issues, or may be overly excited. The Yellow Dog Project is a nonprofit organization that is a global effort to help raise awareness and education around dogs that require a little extra distance upon approaching. This extra distance does not signify that a dog is aggressive or mean. Children have a lot of energy and often run up and pet a dog. Not all dogs understand this, and they can become fearful. With proper education, all parties are put in a less stressful environment, which in turn reduces opportunities for an unforeseen accident.
Look for these yellow ribbons on dogs in town and city parks too! I saw a different template, but same caution on a flyer at Marymoor Dog Park in Redmond, WA.
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