Dogs In Yellow Day- A World Painted Yellow

This Dogs In Yellow Day, we here directly from the multi award winning founder Sarah Jones.

You can read more about Dogs In Yellow Day at My Anxious Dog.

The stares, the judgment, the unpredictable moments, it can all feel overwhelming.

I used to dread every walk with Bella. My beautiful cocker spaniel, so full of love, was also full of fear. Born into trauma, attacked twice before she turned one, she had learned the world could be a frightening place. And so, she warned it to stay back, growling at outstretched hands, lunging at dogs that got too close.

People didn’t see her fear. They saw a ‘bad’ dog, an aggressive dog. They saw an owner who couldn’t control her pet. The whispers stung, the sighs of disapproval cut deep. Walks, once meant to be moments of joy, became a battlefield. I avoided busy parks, crossed roads at the sight of another dog, and held my breath whenever someone approached.

Then, one day, everything changed.

I was told about a simple idea, but so powerful – a colour code, a signal for dogs who needed space. Yellow. It wasn’t just practical; it was a beacon of understanding, a way to help people see beyond the surface. I wrapped Bella in yellow, hoping it would speak for her when I couldn’t.

And it did.

The shift was slow, but it was there. Some people hesitated, then nodded in recognition. A few even asked, “Does she need space?” Those words felt like a lifeline. A small gesture, but one that acknowledged Bella for who she was, not ‘bad’ or ‘broken,’ just in need of kindness.

That’s when I knew this had to be bigger than Bella and me.

I created #DogsInYellow Day, a movement to spread awareness, to help anxious dogs and their owners feel seen and accepted. To show that the yellow you and your dog wear is not a sign of weakness – it’s a powerful symbol of love and advocacy.

Now, every year on March 20th, the world gets a little brighter. More people understand. More dogs get the space they need. And every time I see a dog in yellow, I smile, knowing they too are part of this journey – a journey that could have started with Bella, and a love so strong, we turned it into a movement.