💻 Make sure your dog's microchip is kept up to date
🔟 Use a collar & dog tag displaying your contact details (use your surname, not your dog's name)
🚶 Vary the times you walk & the routes you take. Practice good recall & make sure your dog is always in sight
💬 Be wary of strangers asking you questions about your dog
🏡 Make sure your garden is secure & don't leave your dog outside unsupervised
🐶 Don't leave your dog tied up alone, outside shops
🚗 Dogs in cars are an easy target - don't leave them unattended
👀 Be extra vigilant if you have a pregnant dog or litter of puppies
📱 Be wary of what details you share online, such as walking routes or specific locations
What should you do if your dog is lost or suspected stolen?
📞 Phone 101 to report a stolen or missing dog, unless you're witnessing the crime taking place then phone 999
💻 Notify your dog's microchip database
🌐 Post on social media & missing animal websites
🐕 Call local vet clinics, rescues and the local animal warden