Yellow ribbon call for nervous or aggressive dogs

“my 15 year old terrier was mauled by a long-legged staffie cross yesterday. The owner told me that she was sorry and that he had never done it before, offered me a "fag" and told me she was sorry, again.My dog has a large whole in his neck and i have a large vet bill. What to do ?”

“gallopingbear - You appear to be quite limited on your logic. Let me enlighten you. If there is a park where dog owners are renowned for letting their dogs run around off the lead, use your skills of deduction and take your dog to another park. That wasn't difficult was it? You can walk them around your living room but that would be ridiculous as you cleverly summed up.”

“@TimMassenger - Yet enough thoughtless comment from you, if the ribbon is on the dog, the story says it will be on a lead and should not be approached as is agrgresive or scared. An aggresive dog can still be walked if kept on a lead and if the child is correctly supervised by a parent, then the parent should not let their child near the dog. This means there will be no dogs eating childs heads or whatever ridiculous scenario you are trying to recreate. Thoughtless.”

“Takeaway22, that's a ridiculous comment. What would you have these owners do? Walk their dog round and round the living room? It's like saying why do you bother going out in public and then complain when you get mugged or assaulted.
I used to try and take my old dog to quiet places as well meaning dogs would sometimes jump up to play and knock him over; but in a town green space is limited.
Although I admire the effort of the yellow ribbon and now that I know, I will avoid any dog wearing one, but the majority of dangerous dog owners will not be aware of this and so it could lead people into a false sense of security.
But at least somebody is trying to do something innovative to ease the problem.”

“Can I put a yellow ribbon around the neck of my ?rs to stop drunken blokes approaching and trying to get off with her on a Friday night in Liquid?”

“Why do dog owners who don't want their dogs socialising with other dogs take their dogs for a walk (on a lead) to areas which are notorious for dog owners to let their dogs run free and play with other dogs? It's like going to an Indian restaurant and complaining about the smell of curry.”

“Perhaps it would have been helpful if TiG put the campaigns website on the article so people could read up and understand what it's all about!?
http://tinyurl.com/8ubmojj”

“How about a yellow ribbon around the neck of irresponsible or aggressive dog owners. I have always found if a dog is treated well, and trained in obedience it is never a bother to anyone.”

“Nice try, but I can't see it working.
Everybody would have to know about it and not everyone will conform. We do this when hunting. Green ribbon on the tail means the horse is a novice, red ribbon means the horse kicks. Of course, everybody knows this because they are told by hunt staff, instructors, parents etc. There is no such tuition with dogs. Anybody can get one and walk it.”

“I agree with Tim. If your dog can't tolerate being out in public with all that the situation brings, then it shouldn't be out in public at all. The responsibility lies with the owner, not the general public. Selfish dog owners should not be allowed to be dog owners.”