Traffic light leads - what do you think?

[banana]

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Pretty good?

 

[pippywhippet]

I'm not so sure :ermm: I think they wont stop the "its OK he only wants to play" brigade who allow their dogs to come and stamp all over yours regardless of whether they are wearing a "no dogs" harness. In fact most of them are so far away from their out of control dogs that they would find it hard to see. :-

Equally I think the green "friendly" ones might test the patience of a normally well behaved dog. I worry that it would be carte blanche for dogs/ people to be careless with how the dog wearing it might be feeling because it is labelled as "friendly" Even a friendly dog can be feeling ill, anxious, or uncomfortable with a situation. Sometimes behaviour can be unpredictable for no obvious reason.

 

[Oreo]

Problem is the only people who would use them is those sensible ones.

You would still get those who let there dogs of lead and don't control there dogs properly.

It's a good idea in principle but there are a few 'issues' with it also.

 

[Dizzyjenni]

This is a bit like the yellow ribbon - fab idea but it won't stop the plonkers who think its fine to bring their boisterous dog over and scare your dog!

I like that these leads have words to explain them though!!

 

[Jasp]

I think they are a great idea, have seen similar things before but these are nice and simple yet bold, which is exactly what you need if you are trying to get a message across. Unlike the yellow ribbon idea there is no chance of people not knowing what you are trying to say.

Of course it won't stop the less responsible owners who let their dogs run riot but then tell me what will, answers on a postcard please and remember this is a family show!

 

[TTT]

Everyone is of course so right about irresponsible people letting their out of control dogs approach others. Also, the fact that it says 'caution' or 'no dogs' could provide them with ammunition to claim that your on lead, under control dog, is an admission that your dog is dangerous, once theirs has been injured and they are looking you to pay their vet bill.......better to carry a 'walking stick'.

 

[lurcherman]

good idea for a responsible dog owner, will not make a jot to the idiots who dont care, dont know anythink but drugs and gang related muppets, best think is to be alert and take care of good old number 1.

what about if they colour blind and most cant read lol

 

[banana]

lol

 

[Chiltern Canines]

Dont get me started! one of my dogs hates other dogs, so I continue to search and search for somewhere quiet to walk him. He stays on the lead, unless Im absolutely sure no other dogs are around, as Im a responsible owner...but even when hes on the lead you always get other dogs running over to him..and then of course there's a fight!

I started to stick to country lanes, actually on the road, as youd think there would be no dogs there off the lead, but oh no, still people come along with dogs off lead...is there nowhere Im safe!!! lol. One lady actually let her dog continue to wander up to us, after I warned her mine wasnt good with other dogs...she then looked shocked when he had a little go!

Have just managed to find a lovely big field with public footpath through it, and so far, no other dogs. Hes actually been allowed off lead to chase a stick....Im sure it wont last tho!

 

[Oreo]

This is this issue with these leads.

You can do all you can to warm people about your dog but still they let there own dog loose. I understand dogs need their free time but as soon as I see another dog owner/dog I call Oreo back and place a lead on her!