How to Catch a Wild Dog
Wild Dogs can cause many problems. They prey upon and attack domesticated cats and small dogs, livestock, and wild animals. If you have Wild Dogs in your area, getting rid of them can be problematic as they are smart and typically do not come in contact with humans. Wild Dogs usually travel in packs and forage for food at night. Because they do not rely upon humans and are very self sufficient, you must exercise good judgment and caution when working with one of these animals. They are hostile and aggressive, and will protect themselves at all costs. If you need to catch a Wild Dog, calling a professional to do the job for you is best. Animal Control knows how to handle these situations. If there is no one to call, these steps will help you to safely catch the animal.
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Things You'll Need
- Steel Leg Hold Trap (#3), Raw Meat, Heavy Work Gloves, Cable Neck Snare, Animal Carrier, Long Pole or Broom
Instructions
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Set the trap. Put the steel leg hold traps in an area where you have seen the Wild Dog.
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Bait the trap. Put the raw meat inside and around the trap to entice the Wild Dog.
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Check the trap. Come back and check the trap. Wild Dogs typically roam and feed at night.
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Don the gloves. Do not attempt to work around the Wild Dog with bare hands.
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Put the animal carrier close by, but far enough away so that the dog cannot touch it.
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Open the door to the animal carrier. You want the carrier open so it is easy to move the Wild Dog into it.
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Use the cable neck snare. When you have trapped the Wild Dog, use the cable neck snare to keep the dog under control. Place the snare around the animal's neck. Be careful during this step as the Wild Dog will not want you to come in contact with him.
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Release the Wild Dog from the trap. With the cable neck snare securely around the animal's neck, release the dog from the trap. If you have a second person to help you, this is ideal. The Wild Dog will probably be frantic and try to bite. Stay away from him.
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Use the snare to guide the Wild Dog into the animal carrier, which you should have close by. If you have another person to help, they can also guide the dog into the carrier by using a long pole or broom.
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Move the Wild Dog into the animal carrier. Be careful when closing the door so that the dog does not bite you. Once you have the Wild Dog in the carrier, you can then either take the animal to the authorities such as your local sheriff's office or animal control. If this is not possible, you can relocate the dog to an area where he will not bother anyone.
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Transport the Wild Dog. Wild animals are best transported in vehicles such as pickup trucks and vans. This allows for safe transport without the animal coming in contact with humans.
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Tips & Warnings
Exercise extreme care and caution when handling a wild animal. Use the snare to move the Wild Dog where you want him to go, but keep him as far away from you as possible. It helps to have at least one other person around when you are working with the dog.
Be careful when setting and checking traps. If a Wild Dog bites or scratches you, seek medical attention immediately as the animal may be diseased or have rabies.
Comments
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Steel leg trap=== are you kidding, absolute cruelty, shameful! Large live trap, covered on sides, tasty food at back of live trap, check often so animal does not freeze or die of heat, etc., depending on conditions.
