Ideas on how to catch a very shy shepherd

Ideas on how to catch a very shy shepherd

Julie (guest) 1257556252|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover

Myself and a couple other dedicated individuals are running out of ideas on how to catch a white shepherd that has been loose since the 9th of September 2009!

He originally was a owner surrender to a local vet clinic and while out at a fosters home became scared and jumped their 3ft fence. (He should never been let off leash in the first place!)

He is a nice boy who is simply really fast, shy, and has not had an opportunity to bond to anyone. We have been keeping tabs on him by posting signs, and so far have had enormous community support.

We have tried to lure him into a fenced area (He moves around too fast to predict where he will be next). We are trying to get a large live trap…(so far the rescues dont have one big enough or its broken, or its not able to be leased out). Have also though about a dart gun (with a licenced vet at the trigger) but we never seem to be in the right place at the right time, and we are very worried that once darted he would run too far before the seditive could take effect.

At this point ANY advice would be great!

Re: Ideas on how to catch a very shy shepherd

ACOPatrick 1258779015|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover

a large animal trap with some good bait (fried chicken bits/ steak) and cover is the best for dogs like that. Once caught a doberman in an industrial area that had been loose for days. Just have to make sure the cage is well covered and insulated/ padded in poor weather. Check it as often as possible and be prepared for wildlife.

Re: Ideas on how to catch a very shy shepherd

ACOPatrick 1258779863|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover

Sorry for not responding quickly btw, something is broken with my email alerts. Also most departments around the state have been hit with layoffs, including me. For fast advice I recommend calling your local humane society/animal control/ police department. Local vets are good, but traps big enough are usually only in supply with animal control, humane societies or fish and wildlife.