Lost Dog Action Plan

Description

The moment you realize your dog is missing, your brain goes in every direction at once.

That is exactly the wrong time to figure out what to do next.

The Lost Dog Action Plan gives you a clear, step-by-step guide to follow before panic takes over, so you can act quickly and calmly when every minute matters.

What this guide covers

First 24 Hours
The steps most dog parents miss in the early moments — including why calling your dog’s name loudly can actually make things worse, and what to place outside your home to help a lost dog find their way back.

Expand the Search
Who to call, where to post, what information to include on a lost dog flyer, and who in your neighborhood is your best secret weapon for spotting a missing dog.

If You Spot Your Dog
What to do and what not to do when you see your dog but they will not come to you. This section alone can make the difference between a reunion and another hour of searching.

Prevention Checklist
Six things to put in place now so a lost dog situation is less likely to happen, and easier to resolve if it does.

Budget Tip

A microchip costs $25 to $50 at most vet offices or shelters. A lost dog search can cost hundreds in printed flyers, reward money, and lost work time. The prevention checklist in this guide covers the low-cost steps that make the biggest difference.

What is inside

• A 7-step action plan organized by urgency
• A lost dog flyer example showing exactly what information to include
• An emergency contact form to fill in and keep on hand
• A prevention checklist to put in place before anything goes wrong

Who this is for

Every dog parent. Losing a dog can happen to anyone, regardless of how careful or prepared they are. Having a plan in place before you need it means you spend less time frozen and more time searching.

Format: Printable PDF, 5 pages. Download immediately after purchase.