What does a Yellow intervention indicate in the incident report?

What does a Yellow intervention indicate in the incident report?

• A. Verbal intervention or body blocking
• B. Dog stopped on its own
• C. Physical intervention required to stop
• D. Staff training needed

Answer: (A)

Yellow intervention shows non-physical de-escalation was used to keep the situation from escalating. It means staff relied on calm, clear verbal communication and their body positioning to create space and block access, rather than grabbing or restraining the dog. This level is chosen when it’s possible to diffuse tension with words and distance. It’s not simply the dog stopping on its own, and it’s not about applying physical force (that would be a higher level of intervention). It also isn’t a note that training is needed—that would be reporting a follow-up action, not the immediate de-escalation method used. In short, Yellow indicates verbal limits and blocking to prevent escalation without physical intervention.

Yellow intervention shows non-physical de-escalation was used to keep the situation from escalating. It means staff relied on calm, clear verbal communication and their body positioning to create space and block access, rather than grabbing or restraining the dog. This level is chosen when it’s possible to diffuse tension with words and distance. It’s not simply the dog stopping on its own, and it’s not about applying physical force (that would be a higher level of intervention). It also isn’t a note that training is needed—that would be reporting a follow-up action, not the immediate de-escalation method used. In short, Yellow indicates verbal limits and blocking to prevent escalation without physical intervention.