Category Archives: Shy Lost Dog Strategies

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

Luring a Shy, Lost Dog Using a Portable Grill

Posted on February 8, 2015 by

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

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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Abby’s Story

Posted on January 12, 2015 by

  One of our greatest challenges at Lost Dogs of Wisconsin is educating  owners, neighbors, family, friends and well-meaning strangers about lost dog behavior. We are often trying to do this in the “heat of the moment” when a dog … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of a Dog Bite

Posted on January 2, 2015 by

  Although the title might seem obvious (of course dog bites can be dangerous!) we want to point out some of the not so obvious issues with dog bites and lost dogs. One of the greatest dangers of a dog bite … Continue reading →

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Jump Starting Your Search For the Long Lost Dog

Posted on December 27, 2014 by

Your lost dog has been missing now for several weeks (or months) and your sightings and leads have fizzled out. Don’t despair!! It’s never too late to  jump-start the search for a long-lost dog. This article is designed to give you … Continue reading →

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Princessa’s Story Helps Another Lost Dog

Posted on December 12, 2014 by

  At Lost Dogs of Wisconsin our motto is Never Give Up. Our mission has always included educating the public on successful methods of finding shy, lost dogs.  We have found that many owners give up far too soon, so … Continue reading →

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Abner’s Story

Posted on January 4, 2014 by

On December 8th we received the fantastic news, that Abner, missing since October 5th was finally safely contained at a home in White Lake, Langlade County; about 65 miles from where he went missing.  You can read the newspaper accounts … Continue reading →

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Clearing and colder….

Posted on October 20, 2013 by
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Tips For Dogs That Are Lost From Somewhere Other Than Home

Posted on September 24, 2013 by

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 … Continue reading →

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“Feral, Survival or Flight” Mode – What Does That Mean?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by

  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 … Continue reading →

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