Finding Lost Dogs - Environment & Circumstances 2

Environmental factors also direct your search.

  • Dogs in residential areas will not go as far as those in rural areas
  • Dogs in urban areas will follow "the path of least resistance" -fences and barriers
  • In urban areas, dogs are more likely to be found close to where they were last seen
  • Natural features like rivers, brush, and cliffs can indicate the dog's path and direction

NOTE: Dogs lost at night may travel farther before being seen.

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