Editorial policy

Our guides aim to be practical, accurate and kind to dogs.

Methods we recommend

We only recommend force-free, reward-based training. We don't recommend shock, prong or choke collars.

Research and accuracy

We base our advice on published guidance from veterinary and professional training organizations and on widely accepted training practice. When a problem may be medical or serious, we say so and refer you to a professional.

Products and money

Editorial content is written before and independently of any affiliate link. Pages that promote a paid product are labeled “Advertisement” at the top and include a disclosure before the first link. We don't publish fake reviews or testimonials.

Corrections

If you spot an error, email us and we'll review and update the page.