Dogs in Yellow Day

Dogs in Yellow

Dogs in Yellow – National Dogs in Yellow Day - 20th March 🟡

Have you ever seen a dog wearing yellow and wondered what it means? It’s a simple but important message: this dog needs space.

On 20th March, we celebrate National Dogs in Yellow Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness about anxious dogs and promoting yellow as the colour that signals a dog needs space.

This fantastic initiative was started by Sarah Jones from My Anxious Dog. Sarah’s own dog, Bella, developed a fear of other dogs after being attacked as a puppy. Seeing how misunderstood anxious dogs can be, Sarah wanted to create a way for people to recognise and respect dogs that need extra space – and so, #DogsInYellow was born.

Why Might a Dog Wear Yellow?

A dog in yellow might:
🔸 Be anxious or fearful
🔸 Be in training
🔸 Be recovering from illness, injury, or surgery
🔸 Be elderly or in pain
🔸 Have had a traumatic experience
🔸 Simply prefer space from unfamiliar dogs and people

For these dogs, unexpected approaches from people or other dogs can feel overwhelming. The yellow gear acts as a gentle, visible signal to give them space and let them feel safe.

Why Yellow?

Yellow is bright, easily visible, and widely recognised as a cautionary colour. Just like road signs or hazard markers, it helps people notice and understand a dog’s needs from a distance. Plus, it symbolises the love and dedication of those who support their anxious dogs every day.

Want to Support #DogsInYellow?

Sarah Jones has a fantastic range of yellow leads, harnesses, jackets, and accessoriesavailable on her website:
👉 My Anxious Dog
💛 Use the discount code INSIGHTHOUNDS for 10% off your first order.

Join the Movement!

If your dog wears yellow, let’s get the message out there! Share a photo of your dog in yellow, use the hashtag #DogsInYellow, and help spread awareness. The more people who understand what yellow means, the better we can support anxious dogs everywhere.

Sarah from Barkshire Dog Training and I recently chatted about this on a Facebook Live, and we’ve also spoken with Sarah Jones from My Anxious Dog about this important campaign. I’ll add the link so you can catch up on our conversation. We had a few technical issues at the start so feel free to skip the first 2 minutes but then we go on to have a great conversation. https://fb.watch/yjGT-T6Gto/

Together, we can make the world a more understanding place for dogs who need space. 💛🐾