When dogs become lost, many experience neophobia: an intense fear or avoidance of anything new or unfamiliar. This fear is a key part of what’s often called “Lost Dog Syndrome” or “survival mode.” A dog in survival mode is not acting like their normal self. Even friendly, well-trained dogs can suddenly distrust everyone, including their owners, and perceive all new stimuli as a threat. What Is Neophobia in Lost Dogs? Neophobia is the fear of unfamiliar people, objects, sounds

If your dog has gone missing, you will be asked by our tracking teams to provide a scent item. Without a scent item, our teams cannot do their job, so this is vital! The scent item is something that smells uniquely of your lost dog within a sealed container. When an Active Search is in progress, the Tracking Team will meet you and the dogs will work from your scent item. If you have a multi-dog household, please bring a scent item that is solely used by the missing dog. Objec