If your dog slips out the front door, escapes during a fireworks show, or vanishes unexpectedly, your first instinct may be the very thing that puts them in greater danger. In this eye-opening episode of Dog Tales & More Radio, host Dave Stall and co-host Brittany sit down with renowned lost-dog recovery expert Babs Frye to discuss the proven techniques that help bring missing dogs home safely.

As founder of A Way Home for Dogs, Babs has helped recover countless lost pets and has become one of the nation's most respected voices on canine recovery behavior. Throughout the conversation, she explains why chasing, yelling, or pursuing a frightened dog often drives them farther away, making recovery more difficult and increasing the risk of injury.

The discussion is especially timely as the Fourth of July and other fireworks-heavy holi ...