The way your dog reacts in a new environment is heavily influenced by its personality. An adventurous dog is more likely to roam, whereas a fearful dog will seek a safe hiding place. A social dog will most likely go to the nearest park, whereas a highly food motivated dog may go to the nearest dumpster.
Dogs can travel long distances in a short amount of time. However, dogs can find their way back home before you do, so leave your backyard gate open or have someone stay home if you don’t have a yard.
Here Are Some Tips Which Will Useful For You
Inform Veterinary Clinics and Animal Shelters
Inform your veterinarian, other local veterinary clinics in your community and surrounding communities, and all 24-hour veterinary hospitals in the area that you have lost your dog and that they should contact you if any new information becomes available.
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Create lost dog flyers and give the print to each organization, so it becomes easy to find your dog and be in touch with you.
Notify Your Dog’s Microchip Provider
If your dog has a microchip, notify the microchip company that your dog is missing and make sure they have your current contact information.
Don’t Be Afraid to Approach Everyone
During your search, notify everyone you see about your missing dog and knock on every door, showing them a picture of your dog. Ask them if you can look around their yard; you will look more thoroughly than they will. You are dog-obsessed.
Notify your Postman, paperboy, children, and anyone else who is outside on a daily basis.
TIP: Keep an eye out for kids in the area they notice everything and are sometimes eager to work for a reward.
Bring The Inside to the Outside
When you return home, leave food and water outside your door. Place some of your unwashed clothing and your dog’s bedding outside; these are familiar scents. Remember, their nose can tell! If the weather is bad, keep the food and water in a place that is protected from the elements but still easily accessible to a scared dog.
Keep your garage door slightly open if possible, and store food, water, and bedding inside. If you leave a baby monitor near the food, you may be able to hear if there are any visitors.
Stolen Dogs
Not all missing dogs are lost, if you believe your dog has been stolen, file a police report as soon as possible. You should continue to notify veterinary clinics and shelters and distribute “Lost Dog” posters with a reward for any information.
Do not say that you believe your dog has been stolen. Notify nearby pet stores, dog groomers, and dog walking services as well. Contact local radio stations and newspapers to see if they will assist you in spreading your story.
Use Posters
Make a poster of a missing dog and distribute it throughout your area. Door-to-door distribution of the poster Displays the poster at local dog parks, bus stops, pet stores, grocery stores, convenience stores, schools, churches, community halls, lampposts, and major intersections. Make a large poster to place at the major intersections entering your community if you have access to sandwich boards.
