How to assist a lost dog?

[tailfins]

It seems if you try to approach them, they just run away. That doesn't help very much. There must be a better way.

[jimnyc]

It seems if you try to approach them, they just run away. That doesn't help very much. There must be a better way.

They don't always run! Soft talking to them, offer some food or drink, or toys maybe.