Category Archives: Shy Lost Dog Strategies

Jump Starting Your Search For the Shy Elusive Dog

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Susan

Your lost dog has been missing now for several weeks (or months) and your sightings and leads have fizzled out. Spring is a great time to jump-start the search for a long-lost dog. The snow is melting and people are outside … Continue reading →

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Where Could Your Lost Dog Be?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Susan

Although we never say never, about 90% of the dogs that are still missing will fall into one of these three categories. A great deal will depend on the breed, appearance and personality of the dog.  Is he large or … Continue reading →

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Why We Say “Never Give Up”

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Susan

Our motto is “Never Give Up”.  It seems obvious, but there is an underlying reason that we say it. We know that dogs can be recovered weeks, months and even years after they go missing. The key factor in a … Continue reading →

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Voicemail Becomes Very Important When Your Dog is Lost

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Susan

We thought we’d take a moment to tell you how important it is to change your welcome messages on your voicemail and answering machines if your pet goes missing. Even though this is a task that many owners of lost … Continue reading →

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Flyer, flyer and flyer some more!

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Susan

Your friends and family members are eager to help you find your lost dog. They are willing to do whatever it takes to bring him/her home, including combing through every street and back alley in your neighborhood. They are all … Continue reading →

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What Do Lost Dogs Eat?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Susan

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 … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Dandelions

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Susan

One of LDOW’s long-time volunteers has coined a clever name for some of our missing dogs.  She affectionately calls them  ”dandelions” because they are common and they all look alike. The problem with dandelions is that they can present a … Continue reading →

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Are There More Lost Dogs Now?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Susan

People are always amazed at how many lost dogs there are posted on our Facebook page. We commonly get the question “Are there more lost dogs now? Why?” Here is our answer:  YES! There are more lost dogs now. As … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 9, 2012 by Susan
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Google Maps – A Useful Tool for an Elusive Dog

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Susan

You’ve lost your shy dog and you’ve done a good job delivering flyers and posting intersection signs. Now your sightings are coming in but you’re having a hard time keeping track. The sightings seem to be all over the place. … Continue reading →

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