Comments on: Explain how to find a lost dog or a lost (fill in the blank) http://publicityhound.net/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/ Tips, Tricks & Tools for Free Publicity Wed, 23 May 2012 22:17:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lynda Lippin http://publicityhound.net/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/comment-page-1/#comment-233626 Lynda Lippin Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:25:47 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/index.php/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/#comment-233626 With a retractable leash you still must always be alert to bolting. Keep your elbow bent and your upper arm/elbow by your side with a good fist grip on the handle. If you are near an area where your dog may have an issue, keep her on a short leash with the lock on. I have a 65 pound dog and have learned the hard way that this stance is crucial (it's how they tell you to hold the leash in the instructions). Anyway, I'm glad you found her and that she is well! With a retractable leash you still must always be alert to bolting. Keep your elbow bent and your upper arm/elbow by your side with a good fist grip on the handle. If you are near an area where your dog may have an issue, keep her on a short leash with the lock on. I have a 65 pound dog and have learned the hard way that this stance is crucial (it’s how they tell you to hold the leash in the instructions). Anyway, I’m glad you found her and that she is well!

]]> By: Lost and Found Pet Info http://publicityhound.net/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/comment-page-1/#comment-220933 Lost and Found Pet Info Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:21:18 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/index.php/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/#comment-220933 New blog posting: Lost and Found Pet Info - http://tangiadoptarescue.wordpress.com/2008/03/26/lost-and-found-pet-info Tons of links to a lot of helpful sites about Lost, Found, and Stolen Pets and Pet ID methods. Leave a comment about any good sites that I missed. Or if any of the links are no good. Thanks! New blog posting:

Lost and Found Pet Info – http://tangiadoptarescue.wordpress.com/2008/03/26/lost-and-found-pet-info

Tons of links to a lot of helpful sites about Lost, Found, and Stolen Pets and Pet ID methods.

Leave a comment about any good sites that I missed. Or if any of the links are no good. Thanks!

]]> By: Joni Solis http://publicityhound.net/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/comment-page-1/#comment-220903 Joni Solis Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:57:01 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/index.php/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/#comment-220903 Joan, consider a dog head halter like, Gentle Leader or Halti. They allow you to control your dogs so much better than a dog harness or even a dog collar and they will not choke your dog. I never recommend dog harnesses because for most dogs it causes them to feel like they are in the leadership position, which is not good. You want to be your dog's pack leader. The "Gentle Leader" helps you become the leader and it comes with a dog training DVD to show you how to use the head halter right. Did you also know that once your dog sees you as the pack leader that he becomes a calmer dog. This is because you now make the decisions and he learns to trust your choices. Letting a dog be the leader is more responsibility than most dogs can handle and can lead to a nervous and hyper dog. Joan, consider a dog head halter like, Gentle Leader or Halti. They allow you to control your dogs so much better than a dog harness or even a dog collar and they will not choke your dog.

I never recommend dog harnesses because for most dogs it causes them to feel like they are in the leadership position, which is not good. You want to be your dog’s pack leader.

The “Gentle Leader” helps you become the leader and it comes with a dog training DVD to show you how to use the head halter right.

Did you also know that once your dog sees you as the pack leader that he becomes a calmer dog. This is because you now make the decisions and he learns to trust your choices.

Letting a dog be the leader is more responsibility than most dogs can handle and can lead to a nervous and hyper dog.

]]> By: Trish http://publicityhound.net/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/comment-page-1/#comment-220895 Trish Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:34:24 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/index.php/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/#comment-220895 The moment you said retractable leash, I knew we were in for trouble. They are my pet (no pun intended) peeve. I have seen them snap so many times, and personally feel they are an excuse by owners not to really train their dogs. Your dog should walk at your side, period. We have a group that meets at the dog park and takes our dogs on the park's nature trails. Most of us let our dogs off-leash but a few are not comfortable doing so, and some use retractable leashes. The rest of us spend the walk trying to avoid rope-burn and getting tangled between the dog and the owner. My border collie and I spent one whole morning in the woods searching for a young hound dog who snapped her retractable leash and whose owner gave up. We found Lulu dragging six feet of retractable leash around trees and barbed wire fences. As far as microchips, there have been recent stories about cancer developing at the implant site, not just in pets but in humans, like diabetics, who use them. I think the best bet is still the old-fashioned I.D. tag, which anyone who finds your dog, like the minister who found Bogie, can access. Microchips are probably great on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. but dogs get lost at other times too -- as you well know. So my advice is pretty old-fashioned. Use an ordinary six-foot leash you can loop around your wrist; use regular old-school I.D. tags; and when she's old enough, teach Bogie a consistent response to commands. The moment you said retractable leash, I knew we were in for trouble. They are my pet (no pun intended) peeve. I have seen them snap so many times, and personally feel they are an excuse by owners not to really train their dogs. Your dog should walk at your side, period. We have a group that meets at the dog park and takes our dogs on the park’s nature trails. Most of us let our dogs off-leash but a few are not comfortable doing so, and some use retractable leashes. The rest of us spend the walk trying to avoid rope-burn and getting tangled between the dog and the owner. My border collie and I spent one whole morning in the woods searching for a young hound dog who snapped her retractable leash and whose owner gave up. We found Lulu dragging six feet of retractable leash around trees and barbed wire fences.

As far as microchips, there have been recent stories about cancer developing at the implant site, not just in pets but in humans, like diabetics, who use them. I think the best bet is still the old-fashioned I.D. tag, which anyone who finds your dog, like the minister who found Bogie, can access. Microchips are probably great on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. but dogs get lost at other times too — as you well know.

So my advice is pretty old-fashioned. Use an ordinary six-foot leash you can loop around your wrist; use regular old-school I.D. tags; and when she’s old enough, teach Bogie a consistent response to commands.

]]> By: Erin Campbell http://publicityhound.net/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/comment-page-1/#comment-220824 Erin Campbell Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:27:40 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/index.php/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/#comment-220824 Hi Joan - I don't have any tips for you but I just had to tell you that I'm so, so glad you found Bogie!! Hi Joan – I don’t have any tips for you but I just had to tell you that I’m so, so glad you found Bogie!!

]]> By: B.L Ochman http://publicityhound.net/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/comment-page-1/#comment-220792 B.L Ochman Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:41:46 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/index.php/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/#comment-220792 OMG! i am so glad your pup is ok. my heart was in my mouth reading your story. Ditch that flexi-lead. I use a Sense-sible harness of benny, and when he was a puppy i'd attach it to his collar at well. get it at http://www.softouchconcepts.com get your dog micro-chipped right away. xo, BL & Benny Bix OMG! i am so glad your pup is ok. my heart was in my mouth reading your story.

Ditch that flexi-lead. I use a Sense-sible harness of benny, and when he was a puppy i’d attach it to his collar at well. get it at http://www.softouchconcepts.com

get your dog micro-chipped right away.
xo, BL & Benny Bix

]]> By: Joni Solis http://publicityhound.net/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/comment-page-1/#comment-220702 Joni Solis Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:04:10 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/index.php/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/#comment-220702 Check out this website: Dog Detective® Dog Detective is used by a worldwide network of Dog Detective Members including registered Animal Control Departments, Humane Societies, Rescue Organizations, Search/Rescue Groups, Shelters, No Kill Shelters, SPCAs, Veterinarians, Law Enforcement Agencies, Neighborhood Associations, Educational Institutions, Individuals (Volunteers), Dog Groomers, Pet Stores and Dog Trainers. When your pet is lost, chances are that someone, somewhere has seen your pet. http://dogdetective.com/index.cfm http://snipurl.com/22liu Did you know... * 32% of lost dogs are found over ten miles from home. * How far away are lost dogs found? Find out >> http://dogdetective.com/how-far-away-are-lost-dogs-found.cfm * Dogs are ten times more likely get lost if they are not spayed or neutered. http://dogdetective.com Check out this website:

Dog Detective®

Dog Detective is used by a worldwide network of Dog Detective Members including registered Animal Control Departments, Humane Societies, Rescue Organizations, Search/Rescue Groups, Shelters, No Kill Shelters, SPCAs, Veterinarians, Law Enforcement Agencies, Neighborhood Associations, Educational Institutions, Individuals (Volunteers), Dog Groomers, Pet Stores and Dog Trainers.

When your pet is lost, chances are that someone, somewhere has seen your pet.

http://dogdetective.com/index.cfm

http://snipurl.com/22liu

Did you know…

* 32% of lost dogs are found over ten miles from home.

* How far away are lost dogs found? Find out >>
http://dogdetective.com/how-far-away-are-lost-dogs-found.cfm

* Dogs are ten times more likely get lost if they are not spayed or neutered.

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]]> By: Susan http://publicityhound.net/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/comment-page-1/#comment-220695 Susan Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:29:38 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/index.php/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/#comment-220695 Joan, I teared up reading your story and was so happy to hear a happy outcome. I have a young dog who is never on the retractable leash. Too easy for him to bolt and get hit by a car. My senior dog gets the retractable because he's older and slower. I tried the retractable with the younger one, but it was no good. Someday, when he grows up...:-) Susan Joan,

I teared up reading your story and was so happy to hear a happy outcome.

I have a young dog who is never on the retractable leash. Too easy for him to bolt and get hit by a car. My senior dog gets the retractable because he’s older and slower. I tried the retractable with the younger one, but it was no good. Someday, when he grows up…:-)

Susan

]]> By: Mary http://publicityhound.net/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/comment-page-1/#comment-220391 Mary Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:00:42 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/index.php/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/#comment-220391 I can't understand why someone hasn't yet combined the technology of the Lo-Jack GPS tracking device with a pet microchip. Then all you'd have to do is go to your nearest police station and have them track your pet to wherever s/he is. So glad Bogie's okay, and now you are, too. :) I can’t understand why someone hasn’t yet combined the technology of the Lo-Jack GPS tracking device with a pet microchip. Then all you’d have to do is go to your nearest police station and have them track your pet to wherever s/he is. So glad Bogie’s okay, and now you are, too. :)

]]> By: Teerrre http://publicityhound.net/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/comment-page-1/#comment-218579 Teerrre Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:47:43 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/index.php/explain-how-to-find-a-lost-dog-or-a-lost-fill-in-the-blank/#comment-218579 The world of pets tags and recovery is being brought into the 21 st century thanks to a product called Pet Locator by Smartitag. Unlike other pet tags that either call oyur home number or go to an answering system, the Pet Locator patented and Automated Operator system immediately dials the pet owner at up to five registered numbers so they speak directly with the finder in seconds, not days! The FBI, law enforcement and PTA recommend never to put you name, number or address on any form of ID due to Idnetity Theft and Child Predators..and smartitag is the only ID tag system that meets or exceeds those guidelines. Owners never need to buy another tag as the contact numbers can be changed by phone or on line 24/7 when traveling or moving. The three tags for $9.95 are a bargain and if the owner wants to add tags to car keys, luggage, backpacks, sporting equipment, jackets, bicycles, computer and breifcases they can purchase 12 extra tags for only $9.95..and there are even 32 Smartitqg stickers for $11.95 that could use the same pin code as the Pet Locator and protect the cell phone, MP3 and iPod players, laptops, camras, credit cards, memory sticks and even sunglasses! The Automated operator system can't keep you from losing belongings but does increase the chance of a safe/secure recovery by 85%!!! visit: www.Smartitag.com for more info. In regards to the GPS usnits for pets, there are several on the market but are a bit bulky and expensive ($395 + and have limited range). The world of pets tags and recovery is being brought into the 21 st century thanks to a product called Pet Locator by Smartitag. Unlike other pet tags that either call oyur home number or go to an answering system, the Pet Locator patented and Automated Operator system immediately dials the pet owner at up to five registered numbers so they speak directly with the finder in seconds, not days! The FBI, law enforcement and PTA recommend never to put you name, number or address on any form of ID due to Idnetity Theft and Child Predators..and smartitag is the only ID tag system that meets or exceeds those guidelines. Owners never need to buy another tag as the contact numbers can be changed by phone or on line 24/7 when traveling or moving. The three tags for $9.95 are a bargain and if the owner wants to add tags to car keys, luggage, backpacks, sporting equipment, jackets, bicycles, computer and breifcases they can purchase 12 extra tags for only $9.95..and there are even 32 Smartitqg stickers for $11.95 that could use the same pin code as the Pet Locator and protect the cell phone, MP3 and iPod players, laptops, camras, credit cards, memory sticks and even sunglasses! The Automated operator system can’t keep you from losing belongings but does increase the chance of a safe/secure recovery by 85%!!! visit: http://www.Smartitag.com for more info.

In regards to the GPS usnits for pets, there are several on the market but are a bit bulky and expensive ($395 + and have limited range).

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