Lost pet search blog

Practical field notes about pet tracking technology, drone search tools, and the recovery tactics that matter when a dog or cat is missing.

Seasonal guide

July 4th dog safety: keep your dog from bolting during fireworks

Fireworks can turn a calm dog into a flight-risk dog fast. This guide covers what to do before dark, during fireworks, and if your dog slips out.

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Field notes

Seasonal guide July 4th dog safety How to keep a dog from bolting during fireworks, what to check before sunset, and what to do if they slip out. Tracking tech Dog tracking tech AirTags, GPS collars, Bluetooth trackers, RF trackers, cellular coverage, batteries, and realistic expectations.
Planned Thermal drone vs RGB camera for lost dogs What thermal cameras see, what normal camera footage misses, and when each tool is useful.
Planned Future search tools: LiDAR and machine vision How mapping, object detection, and computer vision may eventually help field search teams.
Planned Why recent sightings matter more than search area size How one credible sighting can save hours of searching in the wrong place.