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Hundreds if not thousands of stray dogs are found each year around the world with no one in sight, nowhere to go, and out all night long in the cold and wet. These dogs are often in great danger whether it's because of neglect on the owners' behalf, or because of unforeseen circumstances causing the dog to become lost and scared of humans in general. What can be done in these situations can be a tricky choice, and a choice that will need to be done quickly. Simply driving past a suspected unwanted or stray dog on the side of the road could end in the injury or even death of the dog minutes later. What to do when you find a stray dog is different in almost every case, but there are guidelines to follow to help save the life of a scared stray, and put the mind of the loving owner at ease. To begin you should always be aware that the dog in question may be very aggressive due to being scared, lost, and possibly very hungry, so approach with care. If you feel the dog is not a violent one then you should still be very careful not to startle or scare the dog in any way, a scared dog could easily run onto a busy road or dangerous area. A good way to reassure the dog you are not there to harm them and to get them close is to use a strong smelling food such as tuna, dogs love the smells of food and treats especially if they're hungry after being out for long periods, you can also use other dog favourites or try speaking gently and calmly to the dog. When you finally get the dog under control and have no fears of aggressive behavior, reassuring the dog by stroking and talking to them will make it easier for others to deal with them. If you have leash or any other form of dog control with you then try and secure the dog with them, still being careful not to scare the dog. When you have successfully captured the dog or if you have had other problems making it difficult to capture then you should phone for help from the local animal care or control authority to ensue the correct procedures are met and the safety of the animal will be secure. This should be an easy enough process and someone will be with you after a short period of time.

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<h1>Saving a Stray Dog or Animal</h1><br><br> <br><br> Hundreds if not thousands of stray dogs are found each year around the world with no one in sight, nowhere to go, and out all night long in the cold and wet. These dogs are often in great danger whether it's because of neglect on the owners' behalf, or because of unforeseen circumstances causing the dog to become lost and scared of humans in general. What can be done in these situations can be a tricky choice, and a choice that will need to be done quickly. Simply driving past a suspected unwanted or stray dog on the side of the road could end in the injury or even death of the dog minutes later. What to do when you find a stray dog is different in almost every case, but there are guidelines to follow to help save the life of a scared stray, and put the mind of the loving owner at ease. To begin you should always be aware that the dog in question may be very aggressive due to being scared, lost, and possibly very hungry, so approach with care. If you feel the dog is not a violent one then you should still be very careful not to startle or scare the dog in any way, a scared dog could easily run onto a busy road or dangerous area. A good way to reassure the dog you are not there to harm them and to get them close is to use a strong smelling food such as tuna, dogs love the smells of food and treats especially if they're hungry after being out for long periods, you can also use other dog favourites or try speaking gently and calmly to the dog. When you finally get the dog under control and have no fears of aggressive behavior, reassuring the dog by stroking and talking to them will make it easier for others to deal with them. If you have leash or any other form of dog control with you then try and secure the dog with them, still being careful not to scare the dog. When you have successfully captured the dog or if you have had other problems making it difficult to capture then you should phone for help from the local animal care or control authority to ensue the correct procedures are met and the safety of the animal will be secure. This should be an easy enough process and someone will be with you after a short period of time.<br><br> <h3>About The Author</h3> For more information on dog training and health, or web link exchanges visit http://www.dog-behavior-training.co.uk or http://www.dog-behavior-training.co.uk/dog_health.html<br><br> Keywords: <b>dog, training, health, stray, lost</b> <br><br>Article Source : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles"><b>Articles Directory</b></a></br> Article URL : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/pets-and-animals/saving-a-stray-dog-or-animal.html" target=_blank>Saving a Stray Dog or Animal</a></br> Article Category : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/pets-and-animals/">Pets and Animals</a></br> Article Author : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/profile/ttmw-1057.html">ttmw</a>

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