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

LostDogsofAmericaFebruary 1, 2015February 1, 2015

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 tracking dog CAN provide useful information for locating a lost dog such as confirming sightings or […]

Harnessing the Energy (Common Pitfalls) Part 5

LostDogsofAmericaMarch 10, 2013August 25, 2014

Lindsay, a shy beagle was successfully captured by the well-coordinated team of volunteers at Midwest BREW. In this final segment of our series for shelters and rescues, we will focus on some of the common mistakes that can lead to a prolonged search or unfortunately even the death of the missing dog. Most of these […]