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19/05/2026

08/05/2026

Happy birthday 🎂 gorgeous boy

08/05/2026

Happy birthday 🎂 beautiful girl ###

02/05/2026

15/03/2026

Dog Walkers – Are You Prepared If a Dog Goes Missing on Your Watch?

Most dog walks are routine.

But things can change in seconds.

A gate left open.
A sudden noise.
A dog slipping its lead.
A startled dog bolting across a field.

When a dog goes missing while in your care, it quickly becomes more than just a stressful moment. It can turn into a serious situation for the dog, the owner, and your business.

At Eye In The Sky, we’ve helped search for many missing dogs using drones, ground search teams and behavioural search strategies.

One thing we see repeatedly is that the outcome is often decided by what happens in the first 30–60 minutes.

Here are three things every dog walker should think about:

1. Risk assessment starts before the walk

Be aware of hazards such as roads, rivers, cliffs, train lines and livestock. Weather and flooding can also quickly change a normally safe route.

2. Know the dogs you are walking

Every dog has different triggers. Dogs can behave very differently in a group compared to when they are with their owner.

3. Don’t chase a frightened dog

One of the biggest mistakes we see is people chasing a dog that has bolted. A scared dog will often run further, turning a small incident into a much larger search.

4. Have an emergency action plan

If a dog goes missing, you may still have several other dogs in your care.
Professional dog walkers should have a clear plan, emergency contact numbers, and a process for safely managing the remaining dogs while responding to the situation.

These are just a few principles from the Dog Walker’s Lost Dog Protocol, designed to help professional walkers prevent incidents and respond properly if something goes wrong.

If you walk dogs professionally, having a clear plan can protect:

• The dogs in your care
• Your reputation
• Your business

I’ve written a full article explaining the protocol and the tools that can help dog walkers prepare.

Link in the comments.

11/03/2026

It feels like spring .....

11/03/2026

Im coming.......

11/03/2026

A bit of water and they go crazy 🤪😜😳

11/03/2026

Afternoon frolics with the pawsome gang 😎

11/03/2026

Bum chums lol 😆