What to do when you loose your American Bulldog?
Your American Bulldog’s Travel Path:
- mild weather will increase the distance your dog will travel
- highly populated areas increase the chance for your dog to be found nearby
-terrain will influence your dog’s path - most of dogs will follow the path of least resistance
- if your dog bolted in panic such as from fireworks or car accident he may run for several k, or more before stopping and seeking concealed area to hide. A dog that has escaped a yard to follow scent is more likely to be found closer to home doubling back on the trail of yet another scent.
Your dog’s personality:
If your dog is aloof or fearful he is likely to avoid people and to seek concealed area to hide such as forest.If your dog is friendly he is more likely to be found close to home.
Your method of aproach:
If you spot your dog never yell or run directly at him. You will likely cause your dog to run further away. Do not punish him.
To lure your dog closer drop to the ground turn away slightly and call his name/offer a nice smelly treat. If he doesn’t move towards you you can aproach him in an arc. - do not aproach directly. Speak in a happy tone.
If this fails a playful dog can often be enticed if you call his name and run AWAY from him.When he catches up drop to the ground and reach for his collar.
