**Welcome to /r/dogs, the community for dog-lovers on Reddit!**

The purpose of /r/dogs is to provide an educational and supportive space for past, present, and future dog owners regarding a range of dog-related topics. The ultimate goal of the subreddit is to foster a better, science-based understanding of dogs among the general public, promote responsible dog ownership, help users build better relationships with their dogs, and provide a space to connect and discuss with others who have dogs and who are involved in various aspects of the dog hobby.

Advice on this forum is absolutely not a substitute for professional advice from a certified behaviorist, trainer, lawyer, or medical professional.

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**Trick of the Month**

* [Old Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3A%5BTrick%2Bof%2Bthe%2BMonth%5D)

* [New Reddit (desktop)](https://new.reddit.com/r/dogs/?f=flair_name%3A%22%5BTrick%20of%20the%20Month%5D%22)

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**Before posting in /r/dogs...**

* **[Read the full subreddit rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/wiki/rules)** and if in doubt, **[check out our Best Practices wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/wiki/bestpractices)** for tips on how to get the most out of your post. 

* **[Check out the Flairs and Flair requirements](https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/wiki/flairs)** before posting. Some Flairs such as Health, RIP, Survey and others may have requirements that need to be met prior to approval. 

* Search the subreddit for questions similar to yours

* If possible, include information about your general location, otherwise responses will likely target the average US dog owner.

* **Breed Recommendations:** [Include the responses to these questions](https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/comments/4qc6lb/meta_breed_questionnaire_updated_june_2016/) if you want to know what breed is right for you. If you're looking to purchase a dog, [you want to get one from a responsible breeder](https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/wiki/identifying_a_responsible_breeder).

* *If in doubt, always call a vet or qualified professional!*
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**Reminders**

* Aim to educate.  

* Discuss and converse to learn and to understand. Don't argue to win.

* Positive reinforcement isn't just for dogs.

* Be respectful to one another.  Say nothing you wouldn't say to someone coming to you for opinions or advice face-to-face. 

* Dog ownership and culture is different around the world.  Be aware of cultural differences when reading and try to be sensitive to those differences in your submissions and responses.

* /r/dogs is populated by hobbyists but receives a lot of traffic from non-hobbyists.  Be aware of the disparity in "common knowledge" between the two groups when reading or posting.  Not everyone has the same knowledge, background, or experience. 

* Give some thought to the overall tone of each comment or submission. 
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**Links to other Subreddits**

Commonly-referred subreddits:

/r/AskVet 

/r/DoggyDNA 

/r/DogPictures 

/r/DogTraining

/r/puppy101 

A total list [of related subreddits may be found here,](https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/wiki/related-subreddits) including breed subreddits, dog picture subreddits, and other animal subreddits.

<div class="md">Welcome to <a href="/r/dogs">/r/dogs</a>, the community for dog-lovers on Reddit!

The purpose of <a href="/r/dogs">/r/dogs</a> is to provide an educational and supportive space for past, present, and future dog owners regarding a range of dog-related topics. The ultimate goal of the subreddit is to foster a better, science-based understanding of dogs among the general public, promote responsible dog ownership, help users build better relationships with their dogs, and provide a space to connect and discuss with others who have dogs and who are involved in various aspects of the dog hobby.

Advice on this forum is absolutely not a substitute for professional advice from a certified behaviorist, trainer, lawyer, or medical professional.

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Trick of the Month

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/search?sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;q=flair%3A%5BTrick%2Bof%2Bthe%2BMonth%5D">Old Reddit</a></li>
<li><a href="https://new.reddit.com/r/dogs/?f=flair_name%3A%22%5BTrick%20of%20the%20Month%5D%22">New Reddit (desktop)</a></li>
</ul>

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Before posting in <a href="/r/dogs">/r/dogs</a>...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/wiki/rules">Read the full subreddit rules</a> and if in doubt, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/wiki/bestpractices">check out our Best Practices wiki</a> for tips on how to get the most out of your post. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/wiki/flairs">Check out the Flairs and Flair requirements</a> before posting. Some Flairs such as Health, RIP, Survey and others may have requirements that need to be met prior to approval. </li>
<li>Search the subreddit for questions similar to yours</li>
<li>If possible, include information about your general location, otherwise responses will likely target the average US dog owner.</li>
<li>Breed Recommendations: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/comments/4qc6lb/meta_breed_questionnaire_updated_june_2016/">Include the responses to these questions</a> if you want to know what breed is right for you. If you&#39;re looking to purchase a dog, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/wiki/identifying_a_responsible_breeder">you want to get one from a responsible breeder</a>.</li>
<li>If in doubt, always call a vet or qualified professional!

<hr/></li>
</ul>

Reminders

<ul>
<li>Aim to educate. </li>
<li>Discuss and converse to learn and to understand. Don&#39;t argue to win.</li>
<li>Positive reinforcement isn&#39;t just for dogs.</li>
<li>Be respectful to one another. Say nothing you wouldn&#39;t say to someone coming to you for opinions or advice face-to-face. </li>
<li>Dog ownership and culture is different around the world. Be aware of cultural differences when reading and try to be sensitive to those differences in your submissions and responses.</li>
<li><a href="/r/dogs">/r/dogs</a> is populated by hobbyists but receives a lot of traffic from non-hobbyists. Be aware of the disparity in &quot;common knowledge&quot; between the two groups when reading or posting. Not everyone has the same knowledge, background, or experience. </li>
<li>Give some thought to the overall tone of each comment or submission. 

<hr/>

Links to other Subreddits</li>
</ul>

Commonly-referred subreddits:

<a href="/r/AskVet">/r/AskVet</a> 

<a href="/r/DoggyDNA">/r/DoggyDNA</a> 

<a href="/r/DogPictures">/r/DogPictures</a> 

<a href="/r/DogTraining">/r/DogTraining</a>

<a href="/r/puppy101">/r/puppy101</a> 

A total list <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/wiki/related-subreddits">of related subreddits may be found here,</a> including breed subreddits, dog picture subreddits, and other animal subreddits.
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/r/dogs is a place for dog owners of all levels of knowledge, skill, and experience to discuss various topics related to responsible dog ownership.

This subreddit is a great starting point for a lot of information, but you should always verify and expand upon what you've read from reputable sources before putting it to use in your daily life. Advice on this forum is not a substitute for advice from a trained and credentialed professional.

<div class="md"><a href="/r/dogs">/r/dogs</a> is a place for dog owners of all levels of knowledge, skill, and experience to discuss various topics related to responsible dog ownership.

This subreddit is a great starting point for a lot of information, but you should always verify and expand upon what you&#39;ve read from reputable sources before putting it to use in your daily life. Advice on this forum is not a substitute for advice from a trained and credentialed professional.
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