10 Immediate Steps To Take To Find Your Lost Shih Tzu!

Having a Shih Tzu is a lovely experience! But what if it goes missing suddenly? Yes, this can happen! They are small and vulnerable, and it is no surprise if they fail to find their way back home. It can be a heartbreaking moment for you. But there are some immediate steps that you should take within 24 hours to make sure, you can get back your lost Shih Tzu!

10 immediate things to do to find your lost Shih Tzu -

Before anything, just remember your canine love equally wants to get back, so the search will be mutual. Let’s start looking for your pup!

1. Don’t panic

You need to have strong control over your emotions. To think straight, a calm mind is very important. It is only then the search will be done in an elaborate and organized manner. First, calm yourself, plan what you need to do and then start the search.

2. Check the neighbourhood first

The neighbourhood is the first place that you will check after your Shih Tzu goes missing. Alert your neighbours initially and then move on to see other places. In case, if your lost Shih Tzu is back, they can keep it and inform you soon.

3. Spread the word

Make phone calls to animal control and other places to make sure if they have your pup or not. Also, your Shih Tzu should have an ID on his collar with your contact number (this is more of a precaution that you should always take from beforehand).

4. Flyers for others to know

Print flyers and put it up in your locality. Ask your friends to do the same so that in minimum time, a lot of people can get to know about your loving dog.

5. Make sure you have your phone on all the time

This is because if someone finds your lost Shih Tzu, they can contact you quickly. Do not stay away from the phone!

6. Call your Shih Tzu calmly!

While searching, do not scream or shout the name of your Shih Tzu. Be calm and have a keen voice so that if they hear, they don’t feel you are angry or paranoid. Your calmness will give them the confidence to follow your voice.

**Note: When they are at home, they know it is their safe zone, but out in the world, they are equally panicked like you. So, a calm voice will help them to get back to you faster.

7. Set a smell trap

This works quite well at times. Keep a bowl of food that they like outside your house or cloth that you wore and has your smell on it. With this bait, they can follow the smell and be back if they are somewhere around.

Fact: Shih Tzu like any other breed has a very strong smelling capacity. Not only this, but your lost Shih Tzu will also be all the more alert to find you; hence, they will be able to get your smell soon.

8. Use the help of social media

You can let a lot of people know via social media. So post a picture, details and your contact in social media for a lot of people to know and help you in finding your pet.

9. Always carry a recent picture

Show the picture to people while searching for your lost Shih Tzu. This can make others keep their eye open, and if they find your beloved dog, they will inform you soon.

10. Check local shelter and vet

Shelter and vet are very concerned about finding your dog. If they find your lost Shih Tzu, they might take your pet and keep them. So, visit them and inform them about the entire episode. Be sure that they will take the extra step to help you find your missing canine love.

All these are the starters for you to do within 24 hours. But no matter what happens, never give up your hope to find your pup!