10 Things You Should Do If Your Dog Goes Missing And How To Prevent That From Happening

Your dog has gone missing. What now?

Search Smart

Know your dog’s breed, energy levels, and their willingness to roam to narrow down the search area.

Get A Search Dog

They can sniff out your missing dog much faster than you ever could.

Start Yelling

Your voice may help them orientate them back to you.

Get The Internet To Help

Your dog may have already been rescued by someone.

Inform Your Neighbors

Having more eyes on the lookout has never hurt anyone.

Alert Local Vets and Pet Businesses

They may have heard rumors, or have possibly even seen your dog.

Check With Local Rescues And Shelters

They may already be there. If not, file a missing dog report with them.

Don’t Chase

If they’re scared or traumatized, they may be terrified of any seemingly-hostile movement – no matter the source.

Provide For Them

Put down things that smell of home in the last place you saw them to attract them to that location, and leave behind some water to slake their thirst.

Inform The Microchip Company

The company can update the data associated with your dog’s microchip. Some of them even offer services to help track down your dog.

How Would You Prevent This In The First Place?

• Microchip them.
• Have a slip-proof collar with ID tags.
• Supervise them at all times.
• Train the dog to not cross the threshold without their leash.
• Put a mobile tracking device on them.

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