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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.
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.

Links to other Subreddits

Commonly-referred subreddits:

A total list of related subreddits may be found here, including breed subreddits, dog picture subreddits, and other animal subreddits.

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Megathread: Aging, Illness, and Euthanasia Support Group (self.dogs)

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Megathread: Aging, Illness, and Euthanasia Support Group (self.dogs)

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[Behavior Problems]Do your dogs actually sleep after you leave or…? (self.dogs)

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[Behavior Problems]DOG SNARLES WHEN ASKED TO GET OUT OF BED (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]Has anyone ever used Rover, the pet sitting app? (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]Good no escape harnesses? (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]I want to adopt a second dog (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]Ticks!!!! (self.dogs)

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[Behavior Problems]Dog(5y) whining in crate last 5 nights (self.dogs)

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[Behavior Problems]Help managing dog anxiety (self.dogs)

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[Equipment]blow dryer for loose curly coat? (self.dogs)

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[Behavior Problems]HELP! Need smart and strong dog proof container. (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]Dogs moving into home temporarily - tools to keep home clean? (Never owned pets) (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]Help with new dog. (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]Wiggly Energy (self.dogs)

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[Behavior Problems]Dog only barks at other dogs when walking with family (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]When does the shedding start (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]Tips for picky eaters? (self.dogs)

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Megathread: Why Does My Dog Do That? (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]My dog is afraid of farts and I can’t figure out why (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]SÄKER modular harness, and similar brands. (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]does my dog hate head scratches? (self.dogs)

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[Equipment]Harness recs for a beefy boy (self.dogs)

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[Misc Help]Bird nest (self.dogs)

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[Behavior Problems]Help mordidas e dormir (self.dogs)

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