Yellow. There are two meanings when it comes to yellow collars: the dog may need some space to warm up to people or other dogs, or he may be up for adoption.

When you see a yellow ribbon on a dog’s collar, this is what it means by: Stephanie Osmanski, BestReviews Staff. Posted: Jan 21, 2025 / 07:00 AM HST. Updated: Jan 21, 2025 / 07:12 AM HST.

In many cases, a dog's collar color has meaning. So before you touch a stranger's dog, here is what the color of his collar may indicate about his behavior.

When you see a yellow ribbon on a dog’s collar, this is what it means by: Stephanie Osmanski, BestReviews Staff. Posted: Jan 21, 2025 / 09:00 AM PST. Updated: Jan 21, 2025 / 09:12 AM PST.

When you see a yellow ribbon on a dog’s collar, this is what it means by: Stephanie Osmanski, BestReviews Staff. Posted: Jan 21, 2025 / 11:00 AM CST. Updated: Jan 21, 2025 / 11:13 AM CST.

When you see a yellow ribbon on a dog’s collar, this is what it means by: Stephanie Osmanski, BestReviews Staff. Posted: Jan 21, 2025 / 12:00 PM EST. Updated: Jan 21, 2025 / 12:18 PM EST.

When you see a yellow ribbon on a dog’s collar, this is what it means by: Stephanie Osmanski, BestReviews Staff. Posted: Jan 21, 2025 / 12:00 PM EST. Updated: Jan 21, 2025 / 12:16 PM EST.

What does a yellow ribbon mean when tied to a dog’s collar? Just like humans, dogs have different personalities and what one dog may be comfortable with, another may struggle.