Why Dogs Go Missing and What Pet Owners Can Do
As some pet owners may know, having their dog go missing is a gut wrenching feeling that causes panic. Luckily, some are found in a reasonable amount of time. Others, unfortunately, are not. This show will highlight what pet owners can do to prevent their dog from going missing and the best tactics to find their dog should they go missing. These lessons are also beneficial to avoid owned dogs having to go to a shelter or pound. Our guest today is Amy Mall, she has worked in government and the non-profit sector, has volunteered in dog rescue and as a dog foster mom.
BIO:
Amy Mall is a writer, researcher, and dog lover living in the District of Columbia. She has worked in government and the non-profit sector, has volunteered in dog rescue and as a dog foster mom, and has shared her life with 4 of her own rescue dogs as well as many foster dogs. She has a Master's degree from Harvard University and a bachelor's degree from Cornell University. Amy has launched her book Dog Gone Missing: Why Dogs Go Missing and How to Find Them.
Dog Gone Missing is the first book based on academic research, interviews with experts, and real-life stories to explore why dogs might run away, where they might go, whether they inherited navigation skills from their wolf ancestors, and why some dogs can find their way home while others can’t.
The book also includes ten lost dog lessons, top tips for how to prevent your dog from going missing in the first place, the most effective tactics to bring your dog home should they ever get lost, and unbiased analysis of everything from pet detectives to tracking apps.