How to Keep Your Dog from Running Away and Tips on Training

If your dog has a habit of running away, you’re not alone. This can be a frustrating and scary experience for both you and your pet. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to try to prevent your dog from running away in the first place, as well as ways to lure him back home if he does escape. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips on how to keep your dog from running away as well as how to train him so that this doesn’t become an issue.

What to do when your dog runs away

Remain calm and don’t panic
Search your neighborhood for your dog – start with the last place you saw him/her
Ask your neighbors if they’ve seen your dog
Post flyers in your neighborhood with a picture of your dog and contact information
Check animal shelters in the area
Contact a pet detective to help find your dog

8 Simple Ways to Lure Your Dog Back Home

If your dog runs away, one of the best ways to lure him back home is by using food. Try to have a stash of his favorite treats on hand so that you can use them as a bribe to get him back to you. Other tips include:

Making sure your dog has a collar and ID tag with up-to-date contact information
Putting a bell on your dog’s collar, so you’ll be able to hear him coming
Training your dog to come when called
Building a fence around your yard or using a leash when outside
Avoiding busy areas that may cause your dog to become distracted and run away
Giving your dog plenty of exercise and attention so he doesn’t feel bored or neglected
Storing his food in a locked cabinet where it won’t be easily accessible to him
Making sure the doors are closed when you go out for walks, even if they’re only opened briefly.

Is your dog so happy that he runs away?

Dogs that run away are generally very happy
There are a few things you can do to keep your dog from running away
Make sure your dog has plenty of toys and exercise to keep him occupied
Don’t leave your dog tied up outside for too long
Get him obedience training so he knows who’s boss
Make sure he always has ID tags on his collar in case he does run away

11 ways to Track Your Dog

If you’ve ever wondered how to track your dog, then this list is for you! Dogs don’t always come when called and they can be very sneaky. But there are some simple steps that will help keep tabs on them (and hopefully make sure they stay out of trouble). Here’s what we recommend:

Put a bell around their neck or attach one to their collar so you can hear them coming from a distance
Use GPS tracking devices like the Whistle Tracker ($79) which fits inside your pup’s collar and sends notifications when he leaves home without permission! Yikes!
Keep an eye on what they’re eating–some foods are toxic for dogs, so if you’re worried about them eating something they shouldn’t, keep a close eye on their diet
Make sure your dog always has an ID tag with updated contact information in case he does run away
Take pictures of your dog and make a flyer to post around the neighborhood if he ever goes missing
Microchip your dog for extra security
If your dog likes to dig, bury a transmitter (like the Tractive Motion Pet Tracker) in your backyard so you can track his movement
Download an app like Find My Dog GPS ($0.99) which will help you locate your pup on a map
Sign up for pet alerts through sites like Pawscout.com or Nextdoor.com which will send you an email or text message if your dog is spotted in a specific area
Pay for services like DogWatch Hidden Fence ($$$) which create an invisible fence around your property to keep your pup from wandering off
Put up flyers in your neighborhood with a picture of your dog and contact information in case he does go missing.