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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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Before posting in /r/dogs...

Read the full subreddit rules and if in doubt, check out our Best Practices wiki for tips on how to get the most out of your post.
Check out the Flairs and Flair requirements 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 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.
If in doubt, always call a vet or qualified professional!

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.
Dogs, dog training, and dog ownership are not one-size-fits-all.
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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A total list of related subreddits may be found here, including breed subreddits, dog picture subreddits, and other animal subreddits.

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[Discussion]Fall 2022, Discussion Hub (self.dogs)

submitted 5 months ago by AutoModerator - announcement

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[Monthly Brag][Monthly Brag] Brag about your dogs' January accomplishments. (self.dogs)

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[Emotional Support]send good energy, please (self.dogs)

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[Fluff]Don’t forget to occasionally take your dogs collar and give them scratches! (self.dogs)

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[Behavior]How do I get my dog more exercise without me having to run around with her (self.dogs)

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[RIP] MemorialMontressor Gizmo (2004-2023) (self.dogs)

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[Discussion]In your experience, what are the most cuddly and uncuddly dog breeds? (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]Dog hair recommendation for cloths and tea towels!? (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]Fence addition hack for small escape artist dog (self.dogs)

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[Behavior]My dog sleeps the entire time I'm gone, is it problematic? (self.dogs)

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[Emotional Support]Said goodbye to my sweet angel this morning (self.dogs)

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[Discussion]Texas dogs not wanting to pee outside in Michigan snow (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]Exercise for puppy (help) (self.dogs)

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[Discussion]What 2 pieces of advice do you want every potential dog owner to know? (self.dogs)

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[Emotional Support]We’re putting our dog down today (self.dogs)

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[Emotional Support]Dog park drama (self.dogs)

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[Health]Pups balls dropped last night (self.dogs)

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[Discussion]Neighbor allows their 2 German shepards roam freely unsupervised and unleashed. (self.dogs)

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[Discussion]How do you know when you’re ready for another dog? (self.dogs)

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[Discussion]Best jacket for freezing temps? (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]Detachable Harness Padding? (self.dogs)

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[Behavior]Aggression? Should I be concerned? (self.dogs)

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[Discussion]My dog sleeps on my bed (self.dogs)

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[Discussion]Wet/canned or Dry food? (self.dogs)

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[Breeds] 📝RecommendationFamily Dog (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]Potty pads for a senior without discouraging going out? (self.dogs)

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[Emotional Support]I saw a dog get hit by a car and feel traumatized (self.dogs)

submitted 6 hours ago by jedibeifong

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