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.
Field notes
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.
Dog tracking tech
AirTags, GPS collars, Bluetooth trackers, RF trackers, cellular coverage, batteries, and realistic expectations.
Thermal drone vs RGB camera for lost dogs
What thermal cameras see, what normal camera footage misses, and when each tool is useful.
Future search tools: LiDAR and machine vision
How mapping, object detection, and computer vision may eventually help field search teams.
Why recent sightings matter more than search area size
How one credible sighting can save hours of searching in the wrong place.