Question joggers, neighbors, pedestrians, postal carriers, newspaper carriers, garbage collectors, meter readers, UPS, Federal Express and other delivery people in your neighborhood. Search your neighborhood with the help of friends. Go to animal hangouts, playgrounds, parks, and other homes with animals. If you walk your animal on a leash, a lost animal may return to familiar places such as parks and playgrounds. If you have recently moved, some animals will attempt to return to the prior home if reasonably local or they will find a hiding place in your new home.
Dogs can travel a great distance in a very short time.
If initial efforts fail then expand your search to a several mile radius of your neighborhood. Post fliers at local public places. Include a photo, physical description and phone number. Place an ad in your local newspaper and check the found ads frequently. Check with radio stations to see if they will carry a lost dog announcement as a public service.