Category Archives: Shy Lost Dog Strategies

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

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

Posted on July 25, 2019 by lostdogsofwisconsin

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 lostdogsofwisconsin

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 lostdogsofwisconsin

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 lostdogsofwisconsin

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” mode … Continue reading →

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Tips for Dogs Lost From Car Accidents

Posted on April 8, 2018 by lostdogsofwisconsin

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 lostdogsofwisconsin

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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Check Nearby Farms for Your Missing Dog

Posted on August 4, 2016 by lostdogsofwisconsin

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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No Sightings During Hot Weather? No Worries!

Posted on September 2, 2015 by lostdogsofwisconsin

It’s hot outside! Don’t be alarmed if you don’t get any sightings of your missing dog during this hot spell. They will hunker down and may not be seen until the weather cools off a bit. Continue to put out … Continue reading →

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Luring a Shy, Lost Dog Using a Portable Grill

Posted on February 8, 2015 by lostdogsofwisconsin

Using a portable grill can be very helpful in catching a shy, scared dog. If you are getting sightings of your dog in a general area, we recommend setting up a feeding station. This can help to keep a lost … Continue reading →

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When NOT to Use a Tracking Dog to Find a Lost Dog

Posted on February 1, 2015 by lostdogsofwisconsin

The idea of using a tracking dog to find a lost dog is very compelling, but most people who pursue this option do not have a good understanding of how a tracking (or trailing) dog works.  In some cases a … Continue reading →

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