Morning squiggle,
I was looking at @EdiethePug blog the other day , it was before my spring picture was on there so not just cos of that and she did an article about dogs needing space
http://ilovemydogmorethanmykids.com/?cat=98 and had dis gweat picture 
(dis and more are by Lili Chin and you can find her at www.doggiedrawings.net. )
and I know
My mum always has to tell grandma off cos she is always rushing straight in to dogs she doesn’t know and we tried to tell her and also took her to the website
It really is horrible, especially being lickle like I am wen sum big hooman stranger jus gets in my space.
So wude, so I was wondering if your hoomans at www.Kind4k9.co.uk could give us some info on da Yellow dogs scheme and what you finks.
Mum said there should be a yellow ribbon for hoomans, Dad says just go out wif out your makeup nobody will invade your space. They not talking now. Fink he’s gonna need to give her a lot of Cadburys to get out of that one.
Look forward to hearing from you
Love Bestie Bella
Herrow Bella
Fank you for your letter, I was so excited when I received it and so I marched into da office and told da hoomans to write something about dogs safety and Yellow dog and this is what they wrote.
‘Anything that helps raise awareness that not all dogs are confident and relaxed in every situation is great. Education is the only way we will help keep people safe and reduce the number of incidents of dogs bites in the UK.
There are a number of resources on bite prevention and this is something that we should all be aware of as we share our society with these wonderful animals. There are also a number of resources specifically directed at parents and helping keep children safe around dogs which is essential education for every child.
The Association of Pet Behaviour counsellors have produced some great material available on their website http://www.apbc.org.uk/info/dog_safety_information
Their website also contains other behaviour articles and is well worth a look by all.
What we must remember is that people with reactive dogs should seek help from a qualified and experienced trainer or behaviourist who is using up to date knowledge and methods.
The downside to schemes like the Yellow ribbon is that sometimes people are going to come close to find out why you have a ribbon tied to your dog, this is of course the last thing we want if that dogs is reactive or frightened. Unless it is a universally understood scheme this risk will always present.
We must also bear in mind the culpability of the owner if they are aware their dog is potentially unsafe in public. There is no replacement for getting expert help and advice to help modify your dogs behaviour and understand your responsibilities as a dog owner.
We as a society have so much more to learn about dogs and their behavioural needs and we need to promote that people keep up to date on developments in the ways we train and in turn what will have a detrimental effect on our dog’s behaviour.
If people are seeking help with their dog then we recommend they take a look at the members of the APBC in their area http://www.apbc.org.uk/apbc/memberlist’
I hope this help answer your question Bells, I look forward to hearing from ya soon
Love Squiggle
Dear Squiggle
Fanks Squiggle for asking dem about dat, der lots of info on dat website, I gonna get a packet of bacons sticks and munch whilst I read. But just before I go I has written my version on 5 ways to greet a hooman and how not to too! Just call it experience! BOL
5ways to greet a hooman
Sit and wait for them to come to you
Look at them like they are a sossige
Try to look interested when dey chats aimlessly at ya
Put on ya sad face if dey eatin as dis increases da chance of snacks
Be slow and quiet in ya movements dey may be frightened off you too!
5ways not to greet a hooman
Don’t jump all over them wif muddy paws
Don’t run at em n bark
Don’t give em your chew or bone, they nevfur appreciate it
Don’t stick ya nose in der crutch on da first meeting, second meeting is better etiquette.
Don’t wipe ya chin on der trousers, dey don’t like it
Please everyone remember not all of us are confident all the time and respect and understanding will go a long way in helping dogs and hoomans to live safely together.
Wuv Bells
Bella and Squiggle 