Dogs go missing every day. They run out front doors, slip their collars on walks, jump through window screens and push through gates. They are scared by fireworks, storms or unfamiliar people. They’re excited by children playing or cats in the front yard.

In “Lost Dog Prevention,” a new self-paced course on Maddie’s^® University, you’ll learn about keeping a dog safe in new environments as well as during frightening or exciting situations. The course is designed for adopters and foster caregivers as well as the animal welfare organizations who support them. All videos and infographics in the course can be utilized by animal welfare organizations for educational purposes.

The course is authored by the Retrievers, a Minnesota-based team of more than 70 volunteers dedicated to helping owners find their lost dogs and securing stray dogs. The team’s experience and skill are also focused on lost dog prevention, to help address the rapid growth in at-risk dogs being surrendered, rescued and rehomed.

Sign up for “Lost Dog Prevention.”