The Moment You Dread. The Training You’ll Be Glad You Had

Losing a dog on a walk is every dog walker's worst nightmare — and when it happens, there’s no time to Google what to do next. In those first 60 seconds, your response can mean the difference between a quick return and a prolonged, traumatic search.

This course gives you the knowledge and tools to act fast, stay calm, and do the right thing under pressure. Most walkers never expect it to happen, until it does.

Don’t wait for a crisis to realise you weren’t prepared.

Enrol now and be the one who knows exactly what to do when it matters most.

The Moment You Dread. The Training You’ll Be Glad You Had

The Dog Walker’s Lost Dog Protocol was created by search and recovery specialist Dave Rimmer, founder of Eye In The Sky, after helping a lot of owners find their missing dogs across the South.

Drawing from real-world experience, including military training, this course was built specifically for professional dog walkers who want to be prepared, not panicked, if a dog ever disappears on a walk.

Through clear, practical modules, you’ll learn how to prevent incidents, respond calmly in the moment, and take the right steps that give lost dogs the best chance of coming home safely.

Be Ready When It Counts: The Dog Walker’s Lost Dog Protocol

This course is your step-by-step guide to handling every dog walker’s worst-case scenario: a dog slipping the lead and disappearing. Designed specifically for professionals, you'll learn how to stay calm, make smart decisions in the critical first moments, and take proven actions that increase the chances of a safe return. From pre-walk risk checks to emergency response, scent strategy, mapping, public communication, and knowing when to escalate to specialist support — this course covers it all. By the end, you’ll walk with more confidence, and every dog in your care will be safer because of it.

Course curriculum

1

Who We Are
- Meet The Man Behind The Course
2

Understanding The Risk
- Why Dogs Go Missing: Common Causes on Walks
- The Dog Walker’s Duty of Care
- Risk Assessment: Spotting Triggers Before Trouble Starts
3

Immediate Response When a Dog Goes Missing
- First 60 Seconds: What You Must Do Immediately
- Stay or Search? Making the Right Call
- Effective Use of Voice, Scent, and Familiarity
- What Not to Do: Mistakes That Make Things Worse
- When to Call for Help: Owners, Emergency Services, and Search Teams
4

Coordinating a Search
- Mapping the Area: Creating a Search Grid
- Informing the Right People: Owners, Vets, and the Public
- Dealing with Terrain: Urban, Rural, Woodland, and Coastal Areas
5

Working With Owners and Professionals
- Managing the Owner’s Emotions
- Handing Over to the Experts: What to Expect
- Who and How to Call in Specialist Support (e.g. Drones, Dog Teams)
6

Communication and Public Awareness
- Creating an Effective Lost Dog Poster
- Using Social Media to Maximise Reach
- Speaking to the Public Without Spreading Panic
7

Prevention and Preparedness
- New LessonPre-Walk Safety Checks
- Emergency Contact Cards and Dog Profiles
- Dog Walker Risk Assessment
- Every Walker’s Lost Dog Kit
- Quick Action Card: Lost Dog Response
8

Reflection and Professional Practice
- Debriefing After an Incident
- Ongoing Training for Dog Walkers
9

End Of Course Test
- Multiple Choice Test
- What Next....
- Download Your Digital Badge

THE DOG WALKER'S LOST DOG PROTOCOL

The Moment You Dread. The Training You’ll Be Glad You Had

The Moment You Dread. The Training You’ll Be Glad You Had

Be Ready When It Counts: The Dog Walker’s Lost Dog Protocol

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