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Why Returning to Your Car Can Help You Find a Lost Dog
When a dog goes missing on a walk, especially somewhere you’ve driven to, your car can become a powerful anchor point. Dogs recognise its scent and even its engine sound, associating it with safety and home. Returning to your car, staying there, and using it as a guide can significantly increase the chances of your dog finding their way back.
Dave Rimmer
2 days ago3 min read


Why Warm Weather Makes Dogs Go Missing More Often
Warm weather increases the risk of dogs going missing more than most owners realise. Changes in routine, open doors and windows, new walking locations like coastal paths, and increased stimulation all create opportunities for dogs to slip away unnoticed. Understanding these small seasonal changes can help prevent incidents before they happen and keep your dog safe.
Dave Rimmer
Apr 84 min read


The One Thing Every Dog Walker Needs Before a Walk Goes Wrong
Every professional dog walker hopes a dog never goes missing in their care, but preparation is essential. In this article we explore key risk factors, common mistakes made when a dog disappears, and why having a clear emergency plan matters. Learn how better risk awareness, route planning, and understanding dog behaviour can help prevent incidents and protect the dogs you walk. Discover tools and training designed specifically for dog walkers.
Dave Rimmer
Mar 123 min read


Why Dogs Go Missing on Walks
Insights from real search experience with Eye In The Sky Every year, families contact Eye In The Sky after a dog goes missing during what started as a completely normal walk. A familiar field. A regular woodland route. A park visited hundreds of times before. Based on our experience supporting lost dog searches, dogs do not “just run off.” There is always a trigger. Understanding that trigger is one of the most important parts of planning a safe and effective search. Below
Dave Rimmer
Feb 274 min read
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