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No dominance theory or use of aversives

— Recommending, instructing or detailing the use of dominance theory or aversives is prohibited, except in contexts where the user is explaining why these approaches are harmful and inappropriate. Methods covered under this rule include, but are not limited to: the use of pain, fear, startling, intimidation or physical punishment; shock/prong/pinch/spray/vibrate/ultrasonic tools; alpha rolls, scruffing, tongue presses, bops on the nose, etc.

Be polite and on-topic

— Post or comments that are clearly off-topic, trolling, or disrespectful will be removed and the user may be banned depending on the content. This includes, but is not limited to, personal attacks, breedist remarks, anti-breeder sentiments, novelty accounts, and excessively vulgar content. Any evidence of brigading will result in an immediate permanent ban.

No self-promotion or advertising

— Promotional content to attract clients, gain exposure, or conduct market research is prohibited. This includes advertising or linking to your business, website, blog, products, professional services, social media, etc. Such content is welcome from unaffiliated individuals when offered in the spirit of support, rather than publicity. Buying, selling, adopting, or re-homing puppies through the sub is prohibited. Surveys require mod approval. No requests for financial assistance — Posts or comments asking for monetary assistance are prohibited. This includes links to gofundme pages, paypal, etc. It is likewise forbidden to offer assistance, or respond to offers of assistance. The moderation team has no way to prevent scam requests or scam offers that are intended to steal personal information or money. Do not solicit private messages — Please do not solicit private messages. Rerouting requests for help to a private setting kills discussion and brings nothing of value to the community at large. It also prevents the mod team from screening for dangerous or harmful training techniques. If you have advice to give, please share it publicly so that others may benefit and so the mod team can see that you are acting in good faith. No falsification of service dogs or support animals — Posts or comments promoting or endorsing misrepresentation of a pet dog as a service dog, service dog in training, or emotional support animal are prohibited. Promotion of scam registration sites for this purpose is also prohibited. No illegal, unethical, or dangerous advice — Post or comments that endorse violence, abuse, theft, trespassing, or otherwise intentionally breaking/circumventing laws or regulations (regardless of intent) are prohibited. In addition, any unethical or dangerous advice will be removed per moderator discretion. No misinformation on pet food. — There are several common misconceptions about pet food that should not be posted to this sub and may be removed at the mods' discretion. No promoting of raw/homemade diets — Alternative diets are nutritionally unbalanced unless formulated by a board certified veterinary nutritionist. CBD Products — There is no direct evidence for any use of cannabis in dogs, though there is clear evidence for the toxicity of marijuana. All veterinary cannabis products are unregulated, and most have not been tested for safety or quality control, much less clinical benefits. Until further research is available, use of cannabis in dogs and cats is entirely experimental and based only on anecdote, and it is likely illegal for veterinarians to recommend these products. Promoting CBD may result in a ban. Please mark images/videos NSFW as appropriate — When posting images of injuries, poop, anything graphic, etc... please use the NSFW flag (Not Safe For Work). No breed guessing posts — This is not a breed guessing sub. Please post breed identification requests to r/IDmydog, r/dogbreed, or r/WhatBreedIsMyDog. Need a Reason for Vet Advice — If you are advising somebody should go see a veterinarian, you MUST provide a reasonable, articulable, medical reason why you think so. If you don't state a reason, your reason doesn't make sense, or at the discretion of a moderator, your comment will be removed. No Name My Dog Posts — Please post to r/NameMyDog instead Posts must ask for advice — Posts must ask for advice. There are other subs for showing off your dogs. The exception is update posts.

Minimize Antagonism

— This includes but is not limited to: Harassment of users, promoting violence or unethical actions towards other living beings, name-calling, personal attacks, trolling, or otherwise inflammatory statements. Depending on your the content removed, you may be banned at moderator discretion. Those found to be brigading will be permanently banned immediately. Full description here

Prohibited Content

— It covers, but is not limited to: Self-promotional content, marketing surveys, advertisements, spam, petitions, monetary donation links or crowd-funding attempts, instagram or social media farming, attempted sale or rehoming of pets, mentions of real names or places that could insight witch hunts, or other content prohibited by our moderator team. Link to Full description

Posts must be made in Good Faith

— There are a number of controversial topics that frequently come up in /r/dogs. While those topics are free to be discussed, they also attract a fair amount of people looking to shout down opposing viewpoints. All posts, especially those on controversial topics, must be made in good faith. This rule also applies to users who ask for opinions/help/advice and lash out when their views/actions are not validated.

Minimize Antagonism outside of r/dogs

— Posts and comments containing the name of certain subreddits are automatically removed to limit brigading. Users harassing others for a post made in /r/dogs will be permanently banned, regardless of where the harassment occurred. This includes harassment in private/direct messages, chats, and in other subreddits. It also includes cross-posting or sharing /r/dogs content to other subreddits where the intention is to mock or berate an individual for their beliefs, words, or actions. Training Advice must follow Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive methods (LIMA) — Harm Reduction Dangerous, Unethical or Illegal Advice is not tolerated — Posts and comments that endorse violence, abuse, theft, trespassing, or otherwise intentionally breaking/circumventing laws or regulations (regardless of intent) are prohibited. ESA/SD Fraud or Misrepresentation is Prohibited — Endorsing misrepresentation of a pet dog as service dog (SD), service dog in training (SDIT), emotional support animal (ESA), or other support/working animal to gain privileges or access reserved for these categories is prohibited. Linking to or promoting use of scam registration sites for SD/SDiT/ESA is also prohibited. Some countries do require identification or certification. Other countries, including the United States, do not. Only resources to legitimate registration channels are allowed. Asking or Providing Medical Advice is Prohibited — We recognize that your advice was meant to help someone in need, but specific veterinary care can and should only be provided by a veterinary professional in a valid client-patient relationship to that owner and animal. We do not allow "at home' diagnosis, anecdotes regarding treatment, recommendations to induce vomiting at home, homemade food recipes, advice regarding medications (prescription and/or OTC), and other medical advice deemed prima caie, unethical, dangerous or illegal Avoid Low Effort Posts — Per, Post Content Limitations, particularly under 'Low-Effort'. This includes, but is not exhaustive, posts that: simply link an article or study without proper effort given to curate discussion, 'does anyone else' x,y,z, AITA style posts about situations, and/or other topics/situations that are covered in our Greatest Hits may be removed. Breed or Breed Group Misinformation or Hate is Not Welcome — Posts and/or comments that push unrealistic agendas relating to Breeds or Breed groups are not welcomed. Users who attack or demean others for their breed choice may be banned based off infraction. Information must be factual and not sensationalized. Examples can include, but is not limited to: 'x' breed needing a firm hand or punishment based training, fear mongering of any breed, demeaning or attacking others for their dog's breed(s), or otherwise unsavory remarks/judgment. Vet Medicine Misinformation is Prohibited — Anti-science or otherwise veterinary field misinformation is prohibited. Healthy skepticism such as over-vaccination, use of titer tests, varied heart worm or flea preventative due to climate, are normal and welcome concerns to be discussed on the subreddit. Those who push that vaccinations are outright dangerous or otherwise unneeded, claims that vet's are 'paid by big vet med or get unethical kickbacks' from prescriptions, prescription diets, or items sold in their clinics will be removed. Posts must be On-Topic — Posts and comments should be on topic for the subreddit. Posts that ask about human health concerns such as 'Puppy nipped me, do I have Rabies?' or comments that do not pertain to the context of a given post may be removed.

Puppy101 is strongly fear and force free — Recommending or describing methods involving the application of fear, force, intimidation, pain, or emotional or physical discomfort is prohibited, except for clearly educating on risks. This includes: Aversive tools (slip leads, prong/bark/e-collars, vibrate or ultrasonic devices) Intimidation Startling (noise makers, yelling/stomping/clapping) Physical punishment and restraint Prolonged distress (“cry it out”) Terms encompassing the above methods (balanced training, “firm hand”)

General Posting Criteria: No Photo Posts, No Spam, No Promos, No AI

— All posts and comments must be on-topic, appropriately flaired, formatted for readability, and written in English by a human. Posts must be text-based, not photos. No promotional content, rehoming puppies, or breeder discussions. Surveys require mod approval and are rarely approved. Act In Good Faith, Be Receptive and Open — Posts should enable constructive support focused on your puppy. Be open-minded and receptive when engaging with commenters, and cite sources if you're asked to. Posts prompting discussion on relationship and legal issues, vents about the general public, and other tangentially relevant and/or non-productive topics will be removed. Be Constructive, Supportive, and Civil — Puppy101 is an inclusive support group for puppy owners. Comments should be constructive, productive, and respectful. Do not engage with someone being uncivil, please report the comments instead of responding in kind. Replies should seek to demonstrate or gain understanding of the question, and be considerate of the human at the other end of the interaction. Zero tolerance for incivility or brigading. No pseudoscience or misinformation — Puppy101 is adamantly pro-science and pro-vet. Comments disputing established guidelines and scientific consensus are subject to removal absent robust peer-reviewed evidence. 'Skeptic' blogs or websites, anecdotes, and indirect expert opinions are not valid forms of evidence, including advice from a vet, nutritionist, trainer, or other professional. Do not ask for or give health advice — Vet advice can only be provided by a veterinarian. Call your vet if you are concerned about your puppy's health, even if you are unsure if they need to be seen. Posts asking for anecdotes or experiences with symptoms and health conditions will be removed, even if you have a vet appt scheduled or completed. Do not give health advice to others, including suggesting diagnoses, treatments, supplements, medications, diets. Sharing your experiences is rarely allowed, in the spirit of support. No soliciting PMs or Sharing Personal Information — Do not solicit private messages or share personal information. Keep discussions public so all can benefit. Sharing social media accounts, photos with your face, names, etc. is prohibited. No illegal, unethical, or dangerous advice — Post or comments that endorse violence, abuse, theft, trespassing, or otherwise intentionally breaking/circumventing laws or regulations (regardless of intent) are prohibited. This includes promoting or endorsing misrepresentation of a pet dog as a service dog, service dog in training, or emotional support animal. Unethical or dangerous advice will be removed per moderator discretion. Moderator discretion — Mods reserve the right to remove content at their discretion. Not all contingencies can be accounted for in the rules. Content removal can be subjective, but mods are committed to making all decisions in good faith and for the overall benefit of the sub. Respect a locked comment or post - if a post or comment is locked, the discussion is over. No Rules Lawyering or Counter-Moderation — Rule interpretation and enforcement are at the discretion of the moderators. All concerns regarding mod actions should be in modmail only. Do not PM Mod Team members. Any attempts to deliberately counteract the actions of the moderation team may result in a ban. This includes: Reposting or continuing discussion on removed or locked content Attempts to circumvent mod mechanisms like Automod Publicly posting grievances on mod team actions.

R1: No recommending dominance as training method — Dominance theory has been discounted and should not be used as a basis for making decisions about dog behaviour or training, so forget about being alpha in your pack.

R2: No aversive training methods — We do not support positive punishment to control or train dogs. Prohibited methods and tools include shock collars, prong/pinch collars, choke collars, leash checks, spray bottles, spray collars, anti-bark collars, alpha rolls, hitting, kicking, and invisible fencing, among others. This subreddit focuses on the least intrusive, minimally aversive approach

R3:

No self promotion

— No linking to your own blog or website, or asking people to DM you instead of posting public advice. That includes your username. If you've come here to contribute to this community, great! If you've come to advertise your site, then you can buy advertising on reddit. There are also reddit-wide guidelines against self-promotion. If you think your case is a hugely important exception, message the mods about it.

R4: No off-topic posts — Posts need to be about dog training.

R5: No rude/insulting behavior — Moderators reserve the right to delete content that is off-topic, inflammatory, insulting, mean, needlessly judgemental, or just plain stupid.

R6:

No spam

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Spam

my link/video posts with no discussion are prohibited.

No personal attacks/groomer bashing/drama from other social media — Ad hominem attacks are not allowed. example: you're stupid, an idiot etc. Unsolicited critiques of grooms and negative comments about dyed dogs are NOT allowed. DO NOT bring facebook drama here! Owner questions posted outside approved days will be removed — You must read all FAQs before posting. USER flairs are required. We do not teach people to groom! Violation of this rule is an immediate posting ban. Time zone is US Central time because the majority of our users are US based. Do not give medical advice! — Groomers are not vets, doctors, or therapists! All posts asking for medical advice for dogs or humans should be referred to a vet, a doctor, or a therapist! We will not tell you if you can mentally/physically handle dog grooming as a career! We do not make suggestions about dealing with serious mental/physical health issues in a grooming salon. Violation of this rule is an immediate permanent ban. All media posted must be your dog or a dog YOU groomed. No cross posting, no double posting. — Any photos and videos you share to the group must be yours. Your dog, or a dog that you, personally, have groomed. No cross posting from other subs. Photos should be grooming related. Dog or groomer in a salon setting. Posting another groomers work without permission is not welcome. Only post one time! Mods are not online 24/7 and photos have to be approved. Double posting can lead to removal for spam. No outside links, no marketing/business research, no legal advice, no social media! — Affiliate links, links to social media, crossposting with the intent to drive traffic to other subs. referring to your profile, self promotion, etc. No content farming! We are not lawyers, we can not provide legal advice. We do not allow questions about starting, running, or promoting your business! We also do NOT allow market research for your App/Software creation. Violation of this rule is an immediate posting/commenting ban. Promoting harmful/aversive practices or misrepresenting your skills is not allowed! — If you post anything suggesting yanking, smacking, choking, pinning, or yelling at a dog, your post is removed and you are banned. Creative grooming and dyeing dogs DOES NOT COUNT!!! Giving yourself groomer flair if you are NOT an employed, professional/trained groomer will result in removal of posting access. Grooming your own pet or doing favors for friends/running an unregistered business for "fun" or "side hustle" etc does not qualify. Promotion of back yard breeding is not allowed. Do not recommend products that are not specifically made for dogs. — No home remedies, no human products, no products meant for other animals. No human medications. It must say "for dogs". If your vet recommends a human medicine or product for your pet, that is between you and your vet. Violation of this rule can result in an immediate ban (Length TBD) No job listings/No sales — This in an international sub. Please do not make posts looking for jobs or groomers. No sales or pricing posts.

Be kind and respectful — Remember to be kind to your fellow Redditors. We are all passionate about our dogs and want the best, so don't be rude, dismissive, or condescending to someone seeking help. Oftentimes people come here for advice or support after a very stressful incident, so practice compassion. Maintain respectful discourse around training methods, philosophies, and other subreddits with which you do not agree. This includes no posting about other subreddits and their moderators. No hateful comments or message Be constructive — Offer help and advice, don't just tell people what they're doing wrong or be dismissive. Explain what methods worked for you and why you think they worked. Elaborate. Keep posts relevant to the care and wellbeing of reactive dogs and reactive dog ownership — Posts to r/reactivedogs should be about caring for and supporting reactive dogs and their owners. We welcome lighthearted posts such that aren’t specifically about a reactive dog’s reactivity as they support moral among reactive dog caregivers. We do not allow posts asking for advice on how to deal with reactive dogs that does not relate to their care and support. This includes posts about neighborhood dogs barking at you, being bitten by a dog that isn’t yours, or other negative experiences. No recommending or advocating for the use of aversives or positive punishment. — We do not allow the recommendation of aversive tools, trainers, or methods. This sub supports LIMA and we believe positive reinforcement should always be the first line of teaching and training. We encourage people to talk about their experiences but this should not include suggesting or advocating for using positive punishment. Repeated suggestions of aversives will result in bans. Learn more about LIMA No coercion, hounding, or intimidation of community members — This particularly pertains to sensitive topics such as behavioral euthanasia, medications, aversive training methods, and rehoming. Only a professional who is working with you is equipped to make strong statements on these subjects. All posts should be tagged with appropriate flairs — All post submissions to this subreddit should include the appropriate flairs as defined in this section of the wiki. Post made without a flair will be automatically removed. Moderators reserve the right to change flairs to one that is more appropriate for the conversation as needed. Karma requirement for sensitive topics — Commenting on posts flaired Behavioral Euthanasia, Aggressive Dogs, Significant Challenges, or Rehoming requires 250 subreddit karma, except for the OP of that post. Subreddit karma reflects your participation within r/reactivedogs, separate from general Reddit karma. The karma requirement will not be overridden, no exceptions will be made, and modmails requesting exceptions will not be answered. View your subreddit karma.

No self promotion

— No promoting of your own services and business. Conversations relating to training should happen in the public threads and no soliciting PMs. Breed-based hate or vitriol, or Misinformation is not allowed. — This includes the obvious hateful comments as well as disingenuous coercion and fear mongering. Violations of this rule will result in a permanent ban from r/reactivedogs. Minimize antagonism outside of the subreddit — This rule against antagonism extends outside of the subreddit. Users harassing others for a post made in /r/reactivedogs will be permanently banned, regardless of where the harassment occurred. This includes harassment in private/direct messages, chats, and in other subreddits. It also includes cross-posting or sharing /r/reactivedogs content to other subreddits where the intention is to mock or berate an individual for their beliefs, words, or actions.

All Posts must be related to Shopify directly.

— All posts must be directly related and specific to the Shopify Platform. This means posts discussing finding products, dropshipping, print on demand, and other topics will be removed automatically. Dropship-related posts should be made to relevant groups like r/dropship or r/dropshipping.

No Store or App Reviews / Feedback

— All store reviews must be posted to r/reviewmyshopify unless part of an AMA / approved review thread.

All Shopify Developers

— Soliciting third party or private services via private messages is not allowed. Please report all instances, and users found submitting posts will be banned.

No Success Stories / Guides / How-To / Blogspam / AI

— No unsolicited AMA (ask me anything) posts, success stories, 'how I made' posts, expert guides, blogs, 'top' lists, I analyzed 5,000 stores..., case studies, 'what we learned' etc. Longform posts that are clear blogspam, suspected AI (in the view of a moderator) or reported as such may be removed.

Soliciting, Promotion, or Direct Soliciting via DM

— This should be self-evident. This is a place to exchange helpful information freely, as posts that stay up will help others in the future. This is not the place to promote yourself or services to the members here. Violations and attempts to circumvent this rule by "recommending someone" inviting private solicitation via DM or request for DM will result in a ban. This also includes 'offers to help' (even if free), or 'looking for help' posts or comments.

Store, Course, or Illegal Theme Resale

— If you attempt to resell or freely offer paid themes or courses that you didn't create or have resale rights, you will be issued an instant and permanent ban. You will not be warned, you will not be told to stop, you will be banned instantly. Store sales are also not permitted to due to our inability to protect buyers from scams. Likewise, posts looking for 'how to sell my store' will not be allowed.

No spamming or links to external content.

— The sharing of any links, be it in a YouTube description or otherwise is not allowed. Content marketing via blog articles will not be allowed. Please avoid links for signup for Shopify as well as for apps and external courses.

Account Requirements

— Our minimum account age requirement is 30 days, and our minimum karma requirement is 20 'comment' karma AND 20 'post' karma (these are different than your overall karma). Your post or comment will be auto-removed if you do not meet these requirements, and moderators will not respond to requests to waive these requirements.

No AI or Suspected AI Slop

— Obvious or suspected AI content is not welcome here in any form. Violations from lower-karma accounts with little contribution history in this sub may result in a ban. This will be at the sole discretion of the group moderators.

No 3PL Related Posts

— There are plenty of other groups for 3PL-related posts; this sub has been inundated with them. This will not be the place for 3PL discussion.

No Promotion — We do not allow promotional posts or comments here. This includes linking your shop or including images in your post when they are not relevant to your question. Linking your shop is required in the context of a shop critique request - please read sub rule #2. If you'd like to promote, please visit the stickied promotion post. There is a zero tolerance policy for promotion of services for sellers. This includes "free" and seller tools. You will be banned. This is your warning. No Promotion — We do not allow promotional posts or comments here. This includes linking your shop or including images in your post when they are not relevant to your question. Linking your shop is required in the context of a shop critique request - please read sub rule #2. If you'd like to promote, please visit the stickied promotion post. There is a zero tolerance policy for promotion of services for sellers. This includes "free" and seller tools. You will be banned. This is your warning. No Promotion, and No Feedback/Research for Seller Tools — We do not allow promotional posts or comments here. This includes linking your shop or including images in your post when they are not relevant to your question. Linking your shop is required in the context of a shop critique request - please read sub rule #2. If you'd like to promote, please visit the stickied promotion post. There is a zero tolerance policy for promotion of, feedback on, or market research for services or tools for sellers. We have been getting flooded with this lately. Shop Critiques & Requests for Feedback - Read this first! — Sellers are welcome to make posts for a shop critique here. However, before you make a post, please read this guideline post, and the links within it, thoroughly! Low effort requests for feedback which do not follow the guidelines will be removed. https://www.reddit.com/r/EtsySellers/comments/1k6tkfx/shop_critiques_and_feedback_requests_required/ Please read the FAQs and search the sub before posting! — Before making a post here, please read through this FAQ post and the links within it! If your post asks a questions which is covered in this post, it may be removed. Please also use the sub search feature before making a post as many questions have been asked and answered, and topics discussed, numerous times before. Repetitive posts are subject to removal and redirection. https://www.reddit.com/r/Etsy/comments/16zx4p8/faqs_please_start_here_before_making_a_post/ Shop Milestones and Revenue Sharing Screenshots — Please view this post for full details on how to post these in an allowed manner: https://www.reddit.com/r/EtsySellers/comments/1nl46he/shop_milestones_and_revenue_screenshots_new/ Monthly Sales Post - For sharing how your sales are this month — Please use only the monthly stickied "How are your sales" post to ask others how their sales are going or share how yours are going for the current month. This includes discussion of Etsy ads stats. Low effort posts / details required / AI written content — Posts must be substantiative & meaningful. Do not submit posts like "I am starting a shop. What should I know?" Ask specific questions & provide details. If your post is removed with a request for specific details, please edit the post to include those details and message modmail to have it reapproved. You can also create the post again including the details - but do not post again without sufficient detail. Obviously AI written posts and comments are not allowed here. Complaints & Rants / Repetitive Posts — Low effort and/or repetitive posts and complaints, whining, clickbait, misinformation, and general nastiness are not allowed. Keep rants and complaints to a minimum and in the context of asking for or offering genuine advice. If you are just here to complain, please do not participate as we want to keep the content on the sub constructive and helpful. Do not spam shop links or post referral links — Please only post links to your shops where they are necessary to provide context to your questions or feedback. The only other approved place for shop links is the stickied weekly Milestone and Self Promotion threads. We do not allow posts or comments with referral links. Do not post threads asking others to send messages on Etsy to increase your response rate score. — Do not post threads asking others to send messages on Etsy to increase your response rate score. Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation — r/EtsySellers has an established position that commenters who spread baseless conspiracy theories or misinformation for which they cannot provide a reasonable primary source will be moderated. No hate speech, incivility, or excessive rudeness — Personal attacks, excessive rudeness, otherwise inappropriate behavior or content, comments that insult or demean a specific person or group of people will be removed and can result in a ban. Posts or comments made with the purpose of making fun of or shaming a buyer or another user will be removed. Any statements of bigotry, hate, and/or racism are not allowed. We are a strictly anti-bigotry sub. Do not violate other's privacy, no brigading — Do not post content which contains personally identifiable information (PII) for anyone, including Etsy sellers and customers. This includes but is not limited to name, address, email address, and phone number. Do not make posts that call out other Reddit users or specific Etsy shops or buyers, and do not request other users to take action against someone, including but not limited to reporting or filing DMCA claims. Account Suspension — This is our sub FAQ post about account suspension. Please read it. https://www.reddit.com/r/Etsy/comments/uwrqck/account_suspension_help_checklist/ Posts about Etsy policy violations / legal questions / copyright questions — Questions which ask for legal advice (such as "does this count as copyright infringement") will be removed as this sub is not equipped to offer legal advice, and the advice given is typically purely guesswork. Please visit r/legaladvice and/or consult an actual lawyer. If you post about a listing takedown, you must include specific details as to what you were selling. Posts or comments which advocate for violating Etsy policy or the law will be removed and will result in a permanent ban. No buyer questions - Posts about selling on Etsy only — Please keep posts on topic to questions and discussion about selling on Etsy only. Off topic posts are subject to removal. (Note: Discussion of craft fairs is also ok.) Questions from buyers are welcome in r/Etsy. This sub is for questions about selling only!

No AI Generated content — Whether it is a thread or a comment, absolutely NO ai-generated text is allowed and will result in an instant ban. Follow the promotional guidelines — Promoting a website, service or product you own or are affiliated with in any way without mod approval will result in an instant ban without any prior warning and limited chance for appeal. Read promotional guidelines for full details. Don't disclose buyer or seller identity — Do not disclose any personally identifiable information of a buyer or seller. Brag posts must have content — Brag posts must include a generous amount of content and context. Bragging should be only a small percentage of what you post.

No promotion of services. — Promotion of your own services is not allowed. Do Not Solicit For Private Messages — Do not make posts where you indicate to users to send you direct messages rather than reply publicly to the post. Do not post comments saying you DMed a poster, all discussions should take place on the thread. Anything worth sharing should be shared publicly, not through DMs. Most messages sent via DM are usually scams.

Only post if you are CURRENTLY doing a DNA test and intend to update us when the results arrive. — No hateful breed-specific language. This subreddit is for respectful, scientific discussion. — Don't forget to flair your post appropriately! — If you have results for your dog, the results must be in the thread. —

Be Civil. — Please be civil; no personal attacks. Remember incivility is not just about cursing out others, it can also refer to personal attacks, fake-spotting, trolling, or otherwise rude behavior. Know and obey your local laws. — Posts encouraging illegal behavior or "stretching" the rules will be removed. When giving advice, make sure to evaluate all the relevant laws for OP's location. This includes the ADA(A) FHA(A), and ACAA for U.S. posters. Citations aren't required, but highly encouraged. No Misinformation — Posts with bad advice or misinformation will be removed with a comment as to the issue. This is to prevent bad information from continuing to spread. If the post is corrected, it will be reinstated. No Unethical Handling — The moderators may, at their discretion, remove comments that promote unethical but technically legal handling practices. Certification is not required in the US — We do not allow linking to scam certification sites. Certification is not required in the US, and a piece of paper you can buy for $50 on the internet means nothing. No Fake-Spotting. — This is not the place for Fake-Spotting. Unless the person you are discussing has specifically told you that they are not disabled, and the dog is not trained in tasks, you have no way of knowing if a dog is 'fake'. We are not the service dog police. This does not preclude discussing encounters with un-/undertrained dogs, but if the focus of your post is complaining about a "fake" SD, reconsider your phrasing and what point you're making. No Fundraising — Fundraising is not allowed on /r/service_dogs. Discussions on how to raise funds (that do not involve asking this community for money) are permitted. Trainers Must be Verified — Any users who claim to be dog trainers must be verified through modmail and assigned a flair. This is to ensure that our users are not being sent to unethical businesses and ensure the safety of our users. Surveys Require Mod Approval Prior to Posting — We will only approval reputable studies backed by an ethics board, behaving in an ethical manner, and the research will benefit the SD community. Please send a modmail to the moderators before posting a survey that includes: • the goal for your survey, • who is conducting the survey, • which organization is funding it, • how you plan to collect /analyze the data, • which ethics board approves of your study, • and, how it will directly impact the SD community. A Reminder on Brigading and Cross-Subreddit Harassment — Do not engage with, mention, screenshot or link to subreddits dedicated to harassment or mocking of this community. Cross-sub harassment violates Reddit's Content Policy and puts our community at risk. Posts or comments that mention the other subreddit for the purpose of stirring up drama, cross-posting, posting screenshots, complaining about their users, or encouraging harassment will be removed. Violations may result in an immediate permanent ban without grounds for appeal. Disclaimer — The moderators will do our best to help you understand the relevant laws in your area but we are not lawyers.

R1: No off-topic posts — Posts may be about general dog care. No training questions. If your question starts off with "Do I need to go to a vet" this isn't the sub for it.

R2:

No self promotion

— No linking to your own blog or website. If you've come here to contribute to this commuinity, great! If you've come to advertise your site, then you can buy advertising on reddit. There are also reddit-wide guidelines against self-promotion. If you think your case is a hugely important exception, message the mods about it.

R3: No rude/insulting behavior — Moderators reserve the right to delete content that is off-topic, inflammatory, insulting, mean, needlessly judgemental, or just plain stupid.

R4:

No spam

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Spam

my link/video posts with no discussion are prohibited.

R5: Medications require vets — No recommending a medication, or supplement without also suggesting they ask their vet, or suggesting they overrule their vet without a second opinion.

Reddiquette — Posts and comments that are rude, vulgar, harassing, advocating for cruel actions, off-topic and/or are not contributing positively to the discussion will not be tolerated. Do not instigate users who are breaking the rules. Please report them instead. Animal Cruelty — Advocating for and/or encouraging animal cruelty will not be tolerated. This includes but is not limited to encouraging contributors to perform non-medical euthanasia or offering animals as bait. Begging — Asking for financial assistance, votes, or signatures is not allowed. Please try /r/assistance. Advertising — Advertising products, services, events, websites, or animals for sale is not allowed on this subreddit. Posts that appear mass-produced or intended to boost visibility for specific companies or services rather than genuine user discussion are considered advertising and will be removed. Avoiding defamation — Companies are fighting harder than ever to silence negative reviews. Avoid having your review removed by focusing on what you personally experienced or felt without making unproven accusations. Strong opinions and candid observations are allowed, but should be labeled accordingly. Avoid using words like “fraud”, “scam”, “liar” or “illegal”. For example, instead of “They scammed me out of $500,” you might say “I felt cheated out of $500.” Self-promotion — Linking to your own blogs, sites, or videos is not allowed. Affiliate marketing is not allowed. Memorial — We are sorry for your loss, but we do not allow notices of a dying pet or post about a pet that has passed on. Asking how to deal with the death of a pet is also not allowed. Please post these in /r/petloss. Ego Photo — Posting photos of pets 'just to share' are better posted in /r/aww, or a subreddit dedicated to the species or breed. Meme — Strictly No Memes. Head over to /r/adviceanimals. Do not abuse the report button — The report button should only be used to report rule violations or incivility. The moderators do not referee differences of opinion. Repeated report abuse will result in disciplinary action. No private-party adoption solicitations — Private-party solicitations to buy, sell or otherwise transfer ownership of a pet are prohibited.

1 - Be Excellent to Each Other — Yes - totally pinched from Bill and Ted!) This isn't something we've ever had trouble with on our sub ('cus we're dogrunners, and we're awesome!), but it's inevitable that passions can get a bit heated at times - and it seems lately parts of Reddit have been in a pretty argumentative mood. We don't want that here. Keep it civil, keep it friendly, keep it enthusiastic, keep it fun! Be Excellent to Each Other — Yes - totally pinched from Bill and Ted!) This isn't something we've ever had trouble with on our sub ('cus we're dogrunners, and we're awesome!), but it's inevitable that passions can get a bit heated at times - and it seems lately parts of Reddit have been in a pretty argumentative mood. We don't want that here. Keep it civil, keep it friendly, keep it enthusiastic, keep it fun! 2- Keep it relevant — We get a lot of picture posts here, and that's cool - but if you want to post a picture of your running buddy, please try and keep the focus on the sport - a cool action shot accompanied with some details of your run, your gear, or your training schedule is perfect. It shows off the sport, showcases your awesome running buddy, and provides fuel for the conversation (See this post for inspiration). These posts are great! A picture of your dog having a nap? Probably better suited to other subs. Keep it relevant — We get a lot of picture posts here, and that's cool - but if you want to post a picture of your running buddy, please try and keep the focus on the sport - a cool action shot accompanied with some details of your run, your gear, or your training schedule is perfect. It shows off the sport, showcases your awesome running buddy, and provides fuel for the conversation (See this post for inspiration). These posts are great! A picture of your dog having a nap? Probably better suited to other subs. 3 - Promotions — Running with dogs is an awesome sport, and it's natural to want to connect with other dog runners - for this reason w have no problem with the odd post promoting blogs. However, please try and refrain from spamming the sub - we are a relatively small community, and one or two frequent posters can soon dominate our front page. Over posting in this way will result in posts being taken down. If you have a blog or store you want to promote, please do so in a way that actively contributes to the sub Promotions — Running with dogs is an awesome sport, and it's natural to want to connect with other dog runners - for this reason w have no problem with the odd post promoting blogs. However, please try and refrain from spamming the sub - we are a relatively small community, and one or two frequent posters can soon dominate our front page. Over posting in this way will result in posts being taken down. If you have a blog or store you want to promote, please do so in a way that actively contributes to the sub 4 - Puppies and young dogs — We do not allow any posts or comments promoting running with underage dogs. /r/RunningWithDogs encourages all dog owners to work with their veterinarian to ensure that their dog is heathy to run. Any posts or comments that actively encourage running with a dog that is too young will be removed. Puppies and young dogs — We do not allow any posts or comments promoting running with underage dogs. /r/RunningWithDogs encourages all dog owners to work with their veterinarian to ensure that their dog is heathy to run. Any posts or comments that actively encourage running with a dog that is too young will be removed. 5 - Adoptions of dogs allowed — We support local animal rescue efforts and permit members to share posts about dogs available for adoption.

Soliciting, Promotion, or Direct Soliciting via DM

— Solicitation of any kind is prohibited in this group, regardless of form (free, paid, etc). If you solicit personal contact in any way with this group your post / comment will be removed and you will be banned without warning. This includes unsolicited DMs, DM requests, offers, discounts, or other as discerned by the moderators. This is not the group to try to promote yourself or your services in any way. Shopify Site Reviews Only — This subreddit is intended as a request forum for reviews of user Shopify sites only. Any post that does not conform to this guideline will be removed. Review requests for Shopify apps are not allowed. Minimum Posting / Commenting Requirements — r/ReviewMyShopify currently requires all users to have a minimum comment karma score of 10 (not overall karma, only comment karma is considered) AND a minimum account age of at least 10 days. Both conditions must be met or your post will be auto-removed. Do not message the moderators for exceptions to this rule; this applies to all users and your request will be ignored. No AMA, Bulk Review Requests, App Reviews — /ReviewMyShopify is only for users to submit review request individually. Posts seeking sites to review, AMA posts, or app review requests will be removed.

Community-specific content — Posts must be on topic, in-depth, and Product Marketing focused. Please structure your title as follows for consistency: 1. POST TITLE: A clear and detailed title including: B2B or B2C and your industry. 2. POST BODY: Include at least one paragraph of supporting text that frames your question or point clearly Post title examples: - (B2C Fintech) Pricing strategy for a savings app targeting Gen Z in the UK - (B2B Security) Feature packaging for a cybersecurity suite aimed at SMBs in Europe No self-promotion, clickbait, AI spam, or low-effort content — We can all tell when you post AI slop. Don’t do it. This is NOT LinkedIn. Your post will be removed. Do not request work, offer services, or promote your own product or company. If your post mentions your product or company name, it will be removed. Avoid repeating questions that have already been discussed. Please search/filter previous posts before starting a new thread. Career related posts — To keep discussions balanced, career-related posts are only allowed on Fridays. This is not a job board - please do not post or request jobs. Use the "Career - Only Friday" tag when posting about job searches, interview prep, career transitions, compensation, or personal growth in Product Marketing. Posts outside of Friday will be removed. Be polite & respectful — Be polite and respectful of other users. Civil conversation is okay, bigotry and personal attacks are not. If engaged in debate, argue in good faith and assume that all parties involved are doing the same. 1 post per user, per day - quality over quantity — Moderator discretion — The Mods may remove any post or comment to maintain the quality and focus of the subreddit, even if it does not explicitly break a rule.

No self-promotion, courses, or service pitches — Do not promote your course, agency, coaching program, SaaS tool, newsletter, or freelance services. This includes linking to course platforms, booking pages, or your own website. If your post ends with "DM me" or a link to your business, it will be removed. Share your knowledge directly as text or don't post it. No affiliate or referral links — Posts and comments containing affiliate links, referral codes, or links to affiliate networks will be removed. If you recommend a tool, link to it directly without a tracking parameter. Affiliate marketing of any kind is not permitted. All posts must have flair — Select a flair when submitting your post. Posts without flair are automatically removed. Available flairs: Strategy & Tactics, Case Study / Results, Question, Discussion, Tools & Tech, Jobs & Hiring. Tactical posts must include context and results — If you are sharing a strategy, tactic, or case study, your post must include three things: (1) what you did, (2) the result with numbers, and (3) what you would do differently. Posts like "5 tips for email marketing" without specific data or personal experience will be removed. We want real tactics from real operators, not repurposed blog content. No video, podcast, or social media link posts — Do not submit a YouTube video, TikTok, Instagram post, or podcast episode as a link post. If you want to share insights from your content, write a text post with the key takeaways. You may include a link to the original source at the end, but the post must stand on its own as written content. Questions must include context — If you are asking for help, include details about your store, your situation, what you have already tried, and where you are stuck. Low-effort questions like "how do I get more sales" with no context will be removed. The more specific you are, the better answers you will get. No unethical or black-hat tactics — Do not encourage or share unethical, illegal, or black-hat marketing techniques. This includes fake reviews, misleading advertising, unauthorized data collection, or any tactic that violates platform terms of service. Discussions should focus on legitimate and sustainable strategies. No personal attacks or harassment — Disagree with ideas, not people. Do not engage in personal attacks, harassment, or discriminatory language. Constructive criticism of strategies and tactics is encouraged. Attacking the person sharing them is not.

No advertising — Please do not advertise your products/submit links to any third party site for the intention of selling or donating any products, services, etc. No impersonation — No breed hate — This subreddit is not a discussion forum for breed hate of any kind. There are dedicated subreddits for that so please take it elsewhere. No bots/AI content — Begone bot No politics —

Reddiquette is required — Debating points is fine, attacks are off topic and not necessary to present a differing opinion. No vote complaining. Insults, flame wars, trolling, brigading, or antagonism towards the subreddit participants, the moderators, or even the community itself will be removed and may result in an immediate ban. Self-Promo goes in the Community Promotional Post — The Community Promo Post at the top of the sub is the ONLY place to discuss or link to things you are affiliated with (anything by, about, or for you) including your; company or position within, site, service, product, app, article, video, product development, survey or market research, etc. Disclose any affiliations. 'Guru' posts are often lead generation attempts and will be removed. Violations will be a ban, no exceptions or appeals No Amazon policy violation discussion — You may not discuss intentionally breaking Amazon's system or intentional violation of their terms. This also includes anything which can be deemed as deceptive. Due to the high rate of TOS violation discussion and scam targeting, posts which discuss or even mention reviews are not allowed at this time. No improper links — * No affiliate links - Even in the Community Promotional Post they will be marked as spam and removed. * No indirect links - url shorteners, 3rd party linking, or masked links * No tracking links of any kind Posting and commenting restrictions — To Post - requires some account age, visible prior account activity, account comment karma a few points in the positive, and prior positive participation in the comments here. Problem posts most often come from new accounts unaware of the rules OR scammers / spammers. Participate in the comments until you can post. It doesn't take much Negative karma accounts may not post or comment here. No bots or site restricted accounts Requesting exceptions or appeals may result in a ban Restricted post types — These types are removed * Categories prone to scam and lead gen hotbeds * image posts * Account stat brags or images * Any mention of reviews, feedback, related services, etc * Guru style posts * Surveys or any form of market research * Partner seeking * Mentor seeking, "I'll pay you to", or other attempts to be scammed * Extremely FAQ queries (mostly homework failures) * Verification * LLC * Deactivation * Non-solutions oriented Amazon rage posts

** No promotion of services. ** — You are not allowed to promote any service you offer. No telling people to DM if you they need help.

Mini or toy aussies — As per the australian shepherd parent club, there are no size variations in this breed, and those who are claimed to be mini or toy sized are not part of the breed. We choose to support ASCA in this. This sub is only for australian shepherds. Post must be aussie related — Posts must included something that is obviously related to aussies, which would included photos of aussies or discussion of aussies health, training or care. Posts that have nothing obviously aussie-related will be removed. Breeders must provide proof of health clearances — If you would like to share any information or photos of dogs you have bred, please PM proof of health clearances to modmail. This is in an effort to only support those who are reputable breeders. If you are not able to provide at proof of at least the minimum suggested thru ASCA, the post will be removed. This sub supports science based training methods. — This sub supports science based training methods which use rewards, build confidence, and foster a positive relationship. Posts and comments supporting the use of dominance theory (disproven) or harsh corrections will be removed. Puppies must be older than 8 weeks of age. — Posts showing puppies below the age of 8 weeks will be removed. Intentionally bred mixed breeds (i.e. doodles, border aussies, texas heelers, etc.) — We welcome aussie mixes of all kinds from rescue/shelter organizations. However, as our stance is to support responsible, ethical breeding practices, we kindly ask that mixes acquired from other sources be shared elsewhere. This sub is not for breed guessing. — We cannot tell based on photos what breed or mix your dog may be and if it is a purebred aussie or not. There are other suitable subs for breed guessing if you wish to do that. No medical advice. — This sub is not a replacement for professional vet care. Medical advice is not permitted. Moral support for health issues is permitted. No breeder request posts. — Breeder recommendations are carefully monitored by the mods and posts requesting breeder recommendations are generally not permitted. We're finding too often people end up recommending breeders that are not reputable, even puppy mills. 10 No AI generated "art." —

Be Respectful

— Be respectful of one another. Name calling and personally bashing posters for the methods or philosophies they follow or the tools they use will absolutely not be tolerated. Stay on topic — If someone has posted asking for advice on a specific thing, do not try and twist the conversation to something else. Don't be rude — Having a different opinion is wonderful. Being rude about it is not. An easy test for "am I being rude". Type it out, read it out loud, If you wouldn't say it to a loved one, then rephrase it. Share your training or business content in moderation — If you have made wonderful training videos or blogs and want to share them, excellent. If you are spamming this and every other dog subreddit and never posting or commenting, that is not ok. One post a week is tolerable. More is spam. Do not bash other sub-reddits — Whilst we do not agree with rules of other subs, this sub is here to talk about the training you can't talk about there. We have a good relationship with other more positive dog training subreddits and any posts about them will be removed and the user banned for a amount of time. Reports are for rules broken or dangerous content, not training advice you don't agree with — If someone posts a training recommendation that you don't agree with, reply and say why you do not agree instead of reporting it. Reporting comments because you don't like what they say will be ignored and and overuse of reports will end up in a temporary ban.

Be Kind and Respectful — Disrespectful behavior, Targetted harrasment, Personal attacks or Hostility towards any member of the community is not tolerated. Keep discussions civil and constructive. Stay On-Topic — Ensure that all posts and comments are relevant to the subreddit's focus on Community and Adopted Pets. Off-topic content can be removed to maintain the community's focus. No Misinformation — Discourage the spread of False or misleading information about Pet care, Health, or Behavior. Encourage sourcing information from reputable sources. Harmful/Unethical/Potentially Illegal content — Content that may contain or promote Harmful, Negligent, Unethical or Potentially Illegal practices/behaviour/information/advice may be removed. Animal/Species/Pet Comparison, Belittling — We don’t allow content that puts down any animal negatively. Preferring a specific species or breed doesn’t make it superior, nor are other breeds inferior because of personal biases of individuals. Hate based on Identity of Species, Belittling, Spreading negative Stereotypes or Mocking the less fortunate or any community animal is strictly prohibited and may lead to a ban. No Animal Trade or Breeding/Mating requests — This subreddit is not a marketplace. Do not post/comment about Animal Trade or Breeding/mating services. No Animal Cruelty — Content showing or promoting Animal cruelty, Abuse, or distressing behaviour is strictly prohibited. No Unverified Fundraider/Donation Requests — Donation drives, fundraisers, financial help requests require Pre-approval by Moderators. Unverified or suspicious donation requests will be removed. Make sure your post includes: - For Medical needs cases: Media of the Animal, Vet/Clinic Details, Prescriptions/Doctor’s Notes, Pictures of Bills/Receipts/estimates - For Goods/Food donations: Media of the Animal, Shop/Store/Shopping site details, Pictures of Bills/Receipts or the online wishlist Adoption Requests should have sufficient Data — We urge you to add all neccessary information to your post/comments in order to aid the Adoption Process. This includes: - Location of the Animal - Age - Medical History - Contact and other information of the current Caretaker/parent - Reason for putting the animal up for Adoption Posts with Insufficient Data maybe removed Low-Effort or Karma Farming Content — Do not post: - Reposted Content from other Creators/Social Media Platforms including any Media of animals/pets in any form including Memes, video edits, etc. -

AI generated content

& other Auto generated Bot like Content No Advertising or Promotional

Spam

— This includes: - Promotional/Marketing/Advertising related content - Research/Survey forms/Affliate links - Other

Spam

Please reach us on modmail and get Prior Moderator permission if u want to post about something that you think may contribute to the community Follow Reddit's Sitewide Rules and TOS(User Agreement) — Reddit's sitewide Rules and TOS(User Agreement) always apply to this community. Please read them carefully before participating: - Reddit Rules - TOS(User Agreement)

Use Original Photos / Content / Keep it SFW — Your posts should be your original photos/content, and must be from the Philippines, or from a Filipino dog owner. - posts must be SFW, otherwise mark it as spoiler. Being Offensive, Disrespectful, Unkind is Not Allowed — Negativity is Not Allowed. Be nice to others. - No excessive profanity, rudeness, slurs, insults or verbally attacking another Reddit user and/or their dogs - No threatening language towards others in and out of the subreddit. If there’s an issue, please use the report button and let the mods know what’s going on. "Dog in Need" & Rescue Reports — If you're posting about a dog you found or a dog in danger, you must have already secured the dog or be actively reaching out to local authorities/animal shelter. Posts that just say "I saw a stray dog somewhere, someone help" will be removed. We want this community to take action, not just watch. Sharing a stray dog's location on a public subreddit can do more harm than good — it can attract bad actors or cause unnecessary panic. No Viral Distress Videos or Photos — Do not share videos or photos of animal cruelty or neglect sourced from other platforms like TikTok or Facebook. Many of these are staged for engagement or used by bot accounts. This community is meant to be a positive space, and we don't want to expose members to upsetting content they have no way of helping with.

No Spam

ming, Self-Promotion or Advertisement — - Don't spam. - Advertisement of your own products and services is not allowed. - No selling of other products. *No Dog Breeding / "Rehoming" / Selling Allowed ** — - Dog breeding of any kind, such as stud offers and requests are not allowed in this community. - Selling or "Rehoming" for profit is not allowed. Adopt or shop responsibly. No Karma Farming Allowed / Karma Requirements — Posts from accounts < 90 days and < 100 karma are automatically filtered. Message the mods if you need manual approval within 48 hours, otherwise your post will be removed. Bring Your Dog To The Vet — We are not veterinarians. Please consult a vet if your dog is sick. It is your responsibility to take care of your dog. Fundraising Requests — For fundraising requests, read the pinned post. https://www.reddit.com/r/dogsofrph/comments/1silist/updated_rules_for_vet_bill_fundraising_donations/ Any request not verified will be removed.

Be Kind — Name calling, bigotry, or cruel comments are not permitted. This is an inclusive space and will be moderated like one. No regional grooming ads/requests — This is an international forum with relatively small numbers. The odds are overwhelming there isn’t a groomer or clientele viewing this in the city/town you want. This is ABOUT grooming, not about FINDING grooming. Be mindful of content overload — We love seeing your groom videos and showing off your do-s! With that said, keep in mind that this is a lower traffic forum, and try to refrain from making it look like your own personal timeline. If no other posts are coming in, try to keep it to 1-2 posts a week. Reputation filters are active, that doesn’t mean you’re left out! — This sub requires a threshold of karma to post automatically. However, that’s to prevent low effort trolls. Submit your post anyway, and if dog grooming related and in line with our other rules, it will be approved shortly!

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