the Yellow Dog Project
The Yellow Dog Project (YDP) was initiate by Tara Palardy, a Dog Trainer in the city of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. As manager of a Dog Daycare, volunteer with Central Alberta Junior K9 Club, and a provider of dog walking services Ms. Palardy sees many dogs, including what she calls "yellow dogs".
A yellow dog is a dog who may be aggressive, but is just as likely to have fear issues, pain from recent surgery, a dog rescued from abuse or neglect who is learning to trust again, learning obedience, learning for service work, in service or some other issue specific to that dog. A yellow dog simply needs more space than might otherwise be thought.
YDP promotes use of yellow ribbons o leashes, yellow bandanas with a message to give space or similar visible means to identify a yellow dog. The Yellow Dog Project also seeks to educate the general public to respect the space of dogs and their owners by first asking, then gaining an owners permission to interact with a dog while respecting the answer when it is "no". The YDP also hopes to help educate on appropriate ways to contact a dog when the answer is "yes".
The poster below is provided for free and encourages anyone to make copies to share the message. Additional information can be found on their website.
A yellow dog is a dog who may be aggressive, but is just as likely to have fear issues, pain from recent surgery, a dog rescued from abuse or neglect who is learning to trust again, learning obedience, learning for service work, in service or some other issue specific to that dog. A yellow dog simply needs more space than might otherwise be thought.
YDP promotes use of yellow ribbons o leashes, yellow bandanas with a message to give space or similar visible means to identify a yellow dog. The Yellow Dog Project also seeks to educate the general public to respect the space of dogs and their owners by first asking, then gaining an owners permission to interact with a dog while respecting the answer when it is "no". The YDP also hopes to help educate on appropriate ways to contact a dog when the answer is "yes".
The poster below is provided for free and encourages anyone to make copies to share the message. Additional information can be found on their website.