Lost dog training built for dog professionals — walkers, trainers, groomers, sitters, daycare & dog rescues

For dog professionals — walkers, trainers, groomers, sitters, daycare & dog rescues

Approaching a Frightened or Lost Dog Safely

Learn how to read the situation, reduce pressure and make safer decisions when faced with a frightened or lost dog.

1 modules · 3 lessons 5 CPD points 1h 30m Certificate on completion

What you'll learn

Why frightened and lost dogs can behave very differently from normal
How to recognise important signs in a dog's body language
Common approach techniques that can actually make the situation worse
How to reduce pressure and make yourself less threatening
When attempting to approach or catch a dog could create additional danger
How to move from first contact towards a safe and controlled recovery

About this course

Course content

1 modules · 3 lessons · self-paced

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Module 1

Approaching a Frightened or Lost Dog Safely

Six focused lessons on reading the situation and responding safely.

The Approach That Often Goes Wrong
How to Make Yourself Less Threatening
When You Shouldn't Approach at All