Not the dog we were looking for.
Three Retrievers will begin an online training course in August, if there is enough interest. Taking this course will.teach you how to help lost dogs and cats, whether you are using a trained search dog, or a humane trap, or giving advice. Most of what people think they know about lost pets is wrong, and using the right methods and strategies can be a matter of life or death for a lost cat or dog. Please join our facebook group to learn more and to help us come to a consensus about dates and times for the meetings.
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Video for a Lost Dog
If your dog is missing, you should maximize your chances of finding your dog in every way possible. This includes reaching the widest audience on social media. Video tends to capture the attention of people more that still pictures. Also, a video can show your dog more completely. In the case of a dog such as a black lab, it can sometimes be difficult to tell one dog from another. A video can give a better sense of what a dog really looks like, how she moves, and her character, which can be helpful for identification.
Another reason I would suggest a video instead of a still picture is that sometimes people include several pictures in their post, to try to show their dog from several angles. In the post, multiple pictures are shown in reduced size, and they are harder to see when people are scrolling. In a Facebook group with 30 to 40 lost dogs posted every day, you want your dog to stand out. People are more inclined to help you if you get their attention and show them a clear, detailed picture. People are more willing to help you if you make it easy for them to help.
With a video, you can convey other information, such as the point where your dog was last seen, your phone number, and instructions such as: Do Not Chase. You could even include a map of sightings in the video. Of course, when you post on social media, you will want to include text with the picture or video, so you can put details there, too. Sometimes, pictures can be shared without the attached text, so having the information in the video means that at least the minimum information will get around. A video can have audio, too. If you’re like me, you scroll through videos with the audio muted. Try to have the basic information shown in text in the video, and you can include more information in the audio, but don’t count on people listening to the audio.
A reasonably clear video might take 15 minutes to make. If your dog is lost, posting on social med
