How to Search for a Dog

Dogs can sometimes be excitable and easy to distract, and given the chance, they can become lost. Dogs may slip out of the yard or run away when a door is left open. It is important to find a lost dog as soon as possible to prevent it from becoming injured or wandering too far away. When searching for a lost dog, keep your attention focused and think about where the dog might go. The sooner you find a dog, the better the chances of it being unharmed.

Things You'll Need

  • Old clothing
  • Printer
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Instructions

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      Search your home thoroughly. Unless you saw your dog leave your property, there is a chance that the dog is still at home. Look behind the large appliances and in the closets, as your dog may have simply found a new place to nap.

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      Search the neighborhood, paying attention to sheltered areas like porches and shrubs. If you start searching soon, the dog may not have gone far.

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      Speak to your neighbors, giving them a description of your dog and your phone number.

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      Call out to your dog, shaking a bag or tin of food. Repeat this both in the morning and in the evening, as dogs may be nervous about coming out while it is bright.

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      Call the local veterinary offices, animal shelters and animal control centers, leaving a description of your dog and your contact information. Ask them if there are any other places that you should be calling to do the same.

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      Hang an unwashed article of clothing near your door. A familiar scent may help bring your dog back home.

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      Print up fliers with a picture of your dog and your contact information on them and hang them up throughout your neighborhood.