Category Archives: Shy Lost Dog Strategies

Blogs and tips that will help you find your shy, elusive lost dog.

Tips for Newly Adopted Dogs or Foster Dogs Who Get Lost From Their New Home

Posted on April 10, 2020 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Use This Flyer When Your Lost Dog is Staying Reliably in One Area But is Difficult to Trap

Posted on July 25, 2019 by

Is your missing dog staying in one area but reluctant to enter a humane trap? “Helpful” neighbors may be overfeeding your dog and undermining your efforts to successfully catch him. Lost dogs in survival mode need to be hungry enough … Continue reading →

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Tips for Dogs Lost in a Rural Area

Posted on January 2, 2019 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Colt’s Story

Posted on July 31, 2018 by

Colt showed classic scared dog behavior during those several days he was missing.  One of our hardest tasks at Lost Dogs of Wisconsin is to convince owners that their own dog may not readily come to them. Continue reading →

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Is Your Dog Missing From Fireworks?

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

  If your dog went missing over the July 4th week, and still hasn’t been found, you may be feeling desperate. Here are a few tips. Dogs that are lost from stressful situations like fireworks will quickly go into “survival” … Continue reading →

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Did Your Dog Go Missing From Fireworks?

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

  We have taken in 45 lost and found dog reports in Wisconsin since yesterday morning, July 4th. Many of the lost dogs will be reunited quickly if everyone reminds people to not chase, call or whistle to the dog … Continue reading →

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Tips for Dogs Lost From Car Accidents

Posted on April 8, 2018 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Do Not Allow Family, Friends, or Volunteers to “Search” For Your Dog. Ask Them to Flyer Instead…

Posted on December 18, 2017 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Did Your Dog Get Scared By Fireworks? Don’t Panic!

Posted on July 2, 2017 by

If your dog went missing from the fireworks last night – don’t panic. Immediately put out your dog’s favorite blanket, some food and water, and something that smells like you (a dirty sock or pillowcase). Then file a report with … Continue reading →

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Check Nearby Farms for Your Missing Dog

Posted on August 4, 2016 by

Scared lost dogs will often gravitate to a farm where there is a reliable food source like outdoor cat food or spilled grain. Farms provide a multitude of hiding places. Lost dogs will hide in sheds, old barns or under … Continue reading →

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