Dog trainer Adam Spivey of Southend Dog Training has urged the public to keep their distance from dogs being walked on yellow leads, as they may be nervous or unpredictable. In a video, he explained that a yellow lead typically indicates a dog is anxious, and approaching them can worsen their behaviour.
Sarah from My Anxious Dog echoed this message, noting that her own dog Bella improved after she started using yellow accessories. She now sells yellow dog products to help owners signal that their pets need space. On her website, she stated that dogs wearing yellow could be reactive, fearful, elderly, or recovering from illness or injury.
The campaign has gained traction online, with many owners sharing their frustrations. One user commented that despite using a yellow lead labelled 'nervous', other owners still let their dogs approach. Another mentioned using a red lead and harness with 'no dogs' written on it, but people ignored it.
Spivey and Sarah are separately raising awareness about 'dogs in yellow', while acknowledging that some owners may use different colours to indicate behavioural issues. The goal is to reduce stress for anxious dogs and their owners.
