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Post by RealPitBull on Jan 27, 2015 10:22:40 GMT -5
I liked the idea of this campaign because I felt it was another educational opportunity to help people understand some dogs need more space and consideration than others when it comes to their behavior. But I guess at the end of the day, the best we can do is educate people in general about dogs - respect around them, for them, and respect for their humans (as in, ASK before you approach and keep your own dogs on leash in order to assure they don't rush up on another human/dog that isn't going to be friendly). debmcalister.com/2014/01/05/dont-tie-a-yellow-ribbon-on-your-dogs-list/
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Post by heartless on Jan 27, 2015 12:35:50 GMT -5
in theory, it is a nice idea, but in reality? probably not... (and for the record, this is the first mention of this idea I have seen)
after reading the article, I then read some of the comments posted - the greater majority wishing strangers would just leave the dog alone and not try to touch/pet/greet it in any way, shape, or form. THIS is where the education needs to take place in my humble opinion. When a dog owner asks that thier dog not be approached, then others should be respectful of that, but so often arent!
I lost track of how many times I saw the words "its ok, I'm a dog person" posted as a response given to a request to not approach a dog. Some people just dont get it, and this is what we need to change.
and then there are those jerks that - like a few comments I saw mentioned - want the dog to become aggressive to them to give them a reason to sue. I liked the one lady's response to one of these jerks - "come any closer & and I will scream rape, and the dog was just protecting me against sexual assault!"
It really is sad tho, that it has to even come to that point. Why can't people just respect your, and your dog's, wishes to just be left alone when asked? Why is that such a hard thing to do?
This isnt a huge problem for me, personally - I live in the middle of nowhere, neighbors are at least a 1/4 mile away - so I dont necessarily worry too much about strangers approaching my dog, but in an urban setting, even suburbs, yes, I can see the issues.
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Post by fureverywhere on Jan 28, 2015 22:06:25 GMT -5
I'd fancy a ribbon system like they used to have with bandanas at certain popular bars back in the day. Of course then it needs to be assumed that strangers will understand the color code. I would love to have some beacon shining over Sophie or an audible alarm...something, anything that would say " She is HIGHLY dog reactive, for the love of G-d stay away from us!". If a yellow ribbon would do it I don't know.
Then perhaps with Callie it would be a yellow ribbon with a blue one intertwined-aggressive towards male humans.
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