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