A new approach to not being "approached" and a reminder about safety tonight

[BG and Gavin]

Have you heard of the yellow ribbon campaign?

Dog owners are used to approaching an unknown dog with caution. For dog owners who have sensitive dogs, an unknown dog coming your way means quickly changing direction, crossing the street or telling the other dog's owner politely to stay away. This might leave the other owner assuming that you don't socialize your dog, your dog is aggressive or as a dog owner, you're just plain "doing it wrong".

The Yellow Ribbon Campaign aims to educate all dog owners on dogs that aren't necessarily able to meet and greet with other dogs. Not because of sheer aggression or poor socialization, but because they are sick, hurt or just need some space for other reasons. For example, they may be a recent rescue or adoptee with an unknown history  and need time to adjust.

Owners with dogs who are sensitive and who would prefer not to have any contact with other dogs while on walks can tie a yellow ribbon on their leash as a sign to please stay away to other dog owners out walking their dogs.

Read more here: http://earthrated.com/blog/have-you-heard-of-the-yellow-ribbon-camp...

**On another note, please be careful with your dogs tonight.  Make sure your dog has his collar and tags on and is leashed or crated if unreliable at the door.  With all the kiddies trick or treating it would be easy for an oppotunistic dood to slip out the front door into the dark night and be spooked by all the ghosts and goblins in the street.**

[Pat and Traveler]

I think a yellow vest with CONTAGIOUS on it, in big black letters...or a yellow flag saying STAY AWAY--I'M SICK.  :) 

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

The Countess is pleased with your idea Pat!  You show great potential!

[Pat and Traveler]

I live to please the Countess!!

[Bonnie and Kona]

giggle, giggle, giggle. Makes sense to me!

[BG and Gavin]

LOL Pat!

[Stella]

In England when you go out horse-back riding in a group, if you have a horse that kicks, it is common to tie a red ribbon in their tail to let others know to keep their distance.  I often thought it would be good to have something similar for dogs.  And now I see, that someone is trying to do exactly that!  I think red would be a better colour than yellow: red = danger!!  I particularly know how difficult it can be when you are walking two dogs by yourself, one who is overyl friendly, and one that is reactive - I often have my hands full and think the neighbours must look at me like I am that crazy woman with her crazy dogs!!

[BG and Gavin]

Never heard of this Stella, but sounds like a good system.  Crazy?  We are all crazy! lol