When you travel with an ardent dog lover like Lisa Goodman (left), you start to notice everything related to dogs wherever you go. And while we have seen some beautiful dogs here in Finand, there are far fewer here than in Minneapolis.
As a graphic designer, I am intrigued by the signs I see when I travel to another country. Lisa and I encountered several variations of ”no dogs allowed” signs … basically consisting of an “X” over the image of a dog. The image is practical, but for a dog lover, it creates an emotional response. (And in all fairness, how many of us know that “koira” means dog in Finnish?)
It has taken a lot of work on the part of dog lovers to make Minneapolis a more “dog friendly” city … with its off-leash parks and allowing well-behaved dogs in sidewalk cafes.
During a walk around the small lake Iso-Valkeinen in the center of Kuopio, I saw a few beautiful dogs enjoying a stroll with their owners around the lake.
Have you heard of the Sac-O-Mat? It’s a great way to encourage citizens to pick up after their dogs.
Near the end of my walk yesterday, I encountered the most engaging sign of all. Can you tell what it means?
A) Bad dog! You made me drop my doughnut!
B) Look, dog, look! Food!
C) Wait, dog, wait! I must find a Sac-O-Mat and clean up your mess!
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