The Yellow Ribbon Project

Enzo told me I need to blog more often in order to establish a connection with our reading audience... (HA! Just kidding. He wouldn't even understand that sentence! Mom actually told me I needed to write a little bit. Hehe.)

Anyway, I've decided to take this Friday to introduce y'all to a new-ish project called The Yellow Ribbon Project. Actually, the whole thing is kind of self-explanatory...

When most people see a dog and her human out walking they want to approach the cute dog and pet her. You humans are obsessed with petting us. Most of us don't mind, but the YRP is an initiative to warn other dog-walkers, human-walkers, and children that the dog on the leash needs space. If you see a dog with a yellow ribbon on the leash, please ask before you approach. The ribbon doesn't mean that the dog is aggressive or mean- it could be that the dog is recovering from a surgery, training to be a service dog, or just old and grumpy. In my case, my future yellow ribbon will simply mean I do not get along with other dogs.

Here's a poster that explains everything I just said... except it has pictures:

Mom does a good job of setting me up for success and watching for/avoiding reactive situations, but she has no control over other dogs or people. This is an easy, quick way to let others know that I might not greet them like a typical dog would.

Please share this information with friends, family, and ESPECIALLY children. Like Enzo, I love kids and I wouldn't hurt them, but it's important for kids to understand that, like humans, not all dogs are friendly. It's very important to ask before petting a dog.

Enzo will never need this ribbon because he's too darn trusting. He's a nut... Anyway, I've done my blog-duties for the day. Time for a nap.

-Lylee the Yellow Ribbon Fashionista