In the early hours and days of the dog going missing; volunteers, friends and family may want to rush to a sighting location to “search”. This is almost always a bad idea. Their energy should be used for quickly flyering &hellip; <a href="https://lostdogsofwisconsin.org/2017/12/18/do-not-allow-family-friends-or-volunteers-to-search-for-your-dog-ask-them-to-flyer-instead/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

Using large signs is one of the most effective things you can do to get your lost dog back home. Signs alert passing motorists who may see your dog and then instantly have the phone number to call. Here is &hellip; <a href="https://lostdogsofwisconsin.org/2022/12/17/large-intersection-signs-bring-mama-home/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

It's a terrifying thought. You are on an outing with your dog, enjoying the day, and all of a sudden your world is turned upside down because you have been involved in a car accident and your dog has been &hellip; <a href="https://lostdogsofwisconsin.org/2018/04/08/tips-for-dogs-lost-from-car-accidents/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

These are the indicating factors that will predispose a dog to shyness or elusiveness. 1) Demeanor:  A shy or wary personality. Is the dog wary of strangers or men, or people wearing hats? Is he slow to warm up to &hellip; <a href="https://lostdogsofwisconsin.org/2012/06/25/risk-factors-for-the-elusive-lost-dog/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

Dogs lost in rural areas can pose extra challenges because of the sparse population.  It is not unusual for sightings to be few and far between or for there to be a long physical distance between sightings. It can also &hellip; <a href="https://lostdogsofwisconsin.org/2019/01/02/tips-for-dogs-lost-in-a-rural-area/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

Feral, survival and flight mode are terms being used more and more by lost dog recovery specialists but the meaning of those terms is not clear to a lost dog owner or general public helping to find a lost &hellip; <a href="https://lostdogsofwisconsin.org/2013/06/24/feral-survival-or-flight-mode-what-does-that-mean/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

More and more people are choosing to adopt their new best friend from a rescue or shelter. This is a wonderful thing! Many dogs, through no fault of their own, need a new home.  Unfortunately though, many people are unprepared &hellip; <a href="https://lostdogsofwisconsin.org/2020/04/10/tips-for-newly-adopted-dogs-or-foster-dogs-who-get-lost-from-their-new-home/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that psychics can find lost dogs. In fact, many people (including us) believe that psychics are simply taking advantage of pet owners who are desperate to find their lost animals. <a href="https://lostdogsofwisconsin.org/2021/11/26/psychics-animal-communicators-and-dousers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

Your lost dog has been missing now for several weeks (or months) and your sightings and leads have fizzled out. Don&#8217;t despair!! It&#8217;s never too late to  jump-start the search for a long-lost dog. This article is designed to give you &hellip; <a href="https://lostdogsofwisconsin.org/2014/12/27/jump-starting-your-search-for-the-long-lost-dog/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

It is not uncommon for a dog to go missing from a location other than home. These situations  can include but are not limited to dogs that go missing from a: Vacation or camping trip Pet sitter Vet clinic Groomer &hellip; <a href="https://lostdogsofwisconsin.org/2013/09/24/tips-for-dogs-that-are-lost-from-somewhere-other-than-home/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

Many owners worry that their lost dog will not find enough to eat. A couple of things to remember: dogs (like people) are omnivores; not carnivores (like cats). Dogs can survive without meat (of course they would prefer meat, but &hellip; <a href="https://lostdogsofwisconsin.org/2012/06/16/what-do-lost-dogs-eat/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

This normally surprises people, but it’s true: if your dog is lost, your pet will probably run from you when he or she sees you. Yes, you read that correctly. If lost, your dog, even one that has always been friendly and your devoted companion, may bolt in the opposite direction from where you are. Your dog will run from you instead of to you because your dog will be in survival mode, not because he or she doesn’t love you. You see, after three or four days (or even sooner) o

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