Written by: Kathy "Kat" Albrecht, Copyright © 2005 When looking
for a lost dog, keep in mind that several variables may
influence the distance that a lost dog will travel, as well as
their recovery circumstances. How a dog behaves towards
strangers influences how far it will travel (when lost) before
someone intervenes and rescues it. There are three primary
behavioral categories into which lost dogs are classified:
Gregarious Dogs, Aloof Dogs, and Xenophobic Dogs. Wiggly-butt,
friendly dogs are more inclined to go directly up to the first
person who calls them. Depending on the terrain and population
density where the dog was lost, these dogs will generally be
found fairly close to home or will be picked up by someone close
to the escape point. Dogs with aloof temperaments are wary of
strangers and will initially avoid human contact. While these
dogs can travel a great distance, aloof dogs eventually can be
enticed with food and patience, typically by experienced
rescuers. In addition, these dogs are often n