21/11/2025
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This morning, I read a heartfelt post from someone walking their reactive dog. It reminded me just how important it is that we keep talking about yellow and what it means.
Reactive dogs are absolutely allowed to walk.
If your dog:
doesn’t recall the first time (or the eighth),
is off-lead while you're juggling a pram, puppy, or three other dogs,
approaches other dogs without permission,
then please, take a moment before judging the dog on a lead, in control, and clearly wearing yellow to say, “I need space.”
I walk my own anxious girl in full yellow lead and harness we even have a yellow raincoat – because she needs that visibility.
The more yellow, the better.
It gives people time to see us from a distance, adjust their course, and avoid confrontation.
But here’s the thing: yellow only works if people recognise it and CAN SEE IT. A tiny tag or subtle accessory isn’t enough from 10 metres, let alone across a park. If your dog needs space, make it clear. If someone else's dog is in yellow, respect it — that’s all we’re asking.
We shouldn’t have to explain, justify, or defend why we’re using yellow. It’s not a warning – it’s a kind and clear way to advocate for our dogs and ask for safety, for everyone.
Let’s make this difficult conversation a fair one. I’ve done my part. If others still ignore the yellow, then that’s not on me – that’s on them.
A calmer walk starts with understanding. 💛
