We live in one beautiful area , the outdoors is majestic and well served in trails and waterway. Loose dogs is a problem for other dogs, for children, for elderly etc…there is signage for dogs to be on leashes however a lot of people think that their dogs is friendly therefore no leash required. That way of thinking is dangerous.Loose dogs are a safety hazard for various reasons, traffic accident, bites, fearful people, agressive dogs that might attack, scared dogs that don’t want other dogs coming at a run at them and dog on dog attacks, knocking down a small child by running at them.

I want to see better signage I.e animal control number in prominent spots on the trails, more patrolling, and the yellow dog program for education on dogs that are elderly, anxious, injured an easy way to spot someone with a dog and a yellow leash or yellow ribbon, Whenthey are in training. If you’ve ever tried to teach a dog not to jump on people, you know that nothing is as frustrating as someone giving an enthusiastic greeting when he jumps. This rewards the very behavior you are working so hard to change. Of course you know they’re just being nice, but this can undo a lot of progress.

When they have fear or anxiety issues. When a newly adopted pet or foster dog is trying to learn that the world is not a scary place, a well-meaning stranger who approaches with too much enthusiasm can set them back.
If they’re in pain. A dog with a medical condition, or one who has just had surgery, may need to stay calm and quiet, or just be handled very gently.
If they can be aggressive. You may have a great dog – except when he sees someone running at him, or someone with a beard, or someone with a skateboard – whatever the trigger, safety is of the utmost importance, and a yellow ribbon can help.
Service dogs and service dogs in training. While most service dogs have some sort of vest, harness, or other identifier, that’s not always the case, so a yellow ribbon can serve as ID.

if you own a fearful dog, a service dog, have mobility issues, or have small children or simply are tired of having dogs rushing you in public spaces, please sign this petition.