Wouldn’t it be great to know, at a glance, how a person is feeling? What if they wore a label that said, “Don’t talk to me, I haven’t had my coffee yet,” or “I’m open for small talk! Let’s talk about the weather!” You would not have to second-guess if the person standing in line with you sincerely wants to chat, and you’ll know to steer clear of someone who just isn’t having it today. Nothing personal.
Fortunately, there is a way to tell if that cute dog you see on the greenway is approachable.
Dog collars and leashes serve to not only protect a dog and other people. They can help us know whether a dog wants affection, has special needs, or what it’s reaction could be when a stranger or a child is near.
If you have a dog, having a color-coded collar or leash will help you and your dog communicate its needs to the people you might encounter. Likewise, it’s essential to know the meaning of the colors so that you can avoid potential issues you may come across during a walk.
Below are the different colors and the meanings associated with them:
Red – Beware of the dog, and don’t get too close.
Orange – This dog does not get along well with other dogs.
Yellow – The dog is unpredictable and edgy. It could also mean that it’s looking for a new home.
Green – The dog has a friendly nature, and it’s okay to get close alone or with any animal.
Blue – The dog is a service animal. It’s training or working, so don’t disturb it.
White – The dog has difficulty hearing or seeing, or is completely blind/deaf.
Purple – Don’t feed anything to the dog.
Keep in mind that regardless of what color a dog is wearing, be sure to ask the dog’s human before interacting with their pet. Even if it’s green, don’t assume it’s okay to touch the dog.
So if you see a dog with a colored collar or leash, you’ll know it’s a particular message. If you regularly walk your dog, a colored-coded collar or leash can be a wise investment. This will facilitate better interactions with other people, and your dog will have the space and support they need.
Orange (and other colors also with reflective materials) collars are used to keep dogs visible- in hunting areas, darkness, and to be easily seen by drivers.
we found a little chiwawa and his colored on his colar is blue we don’t know who it belongs to and its a black dog loving and need to know who it is if anything please let me know more on how to take care of him while we find owners. Thank you
Thank you, our white Husky was wearing RED so we changed to BLUE, as he is very gentle & even though he just turned 10, he still needs trainig to walk on a leash. We have had him since he born.!
What’s black means?
Dogs can’t see colour nor do they understand the meaning of different coloured leads. So please if you are purchasing a leash in a specific colour for a specific reason, don’t buy an extendable one and then allow your dog to wonder freely in front or behind you when there are other dogs around. Surely a dog with a specific need should be kept close to the owner to give the dog the security it needs and to keep other dogs and people safe.