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Where can I ask for dog training advice?

A force-free dog-training community for behavior and training plans — not a veterinary diagnosis room.

r/Dogtraining focuses on modern, force-free, science-based training discussion. It is for training plans and behavior questions, not for diagnosing illness — and aversive tools are banned.

Where to ask

r/Dogtraining

Best for: Training plans, manners, reactivity management questions using force-free methods.

Why it fits: Its public description describes a forum for dog training and behavior geared toward modern, force-free, science-based methods, with a wiki of recommended resources.

Members in our directory: 1.6M

Rules to know before posting:

  • Do not recommend dominance theory as a training method.
  • No aversive tools or methods such as shock, prong, choke or spray collars and leash checks.
  • No self-promotion or asking people to continue advice in private messages.
  • Keep posts on the topic of dog training.
  • No rude or insulting behavior.
  • No spammy link posts without discussion.

Read r/Dogtraining’s current rules on Reddit

Before you post

  • Include age, breed mix if known, history of the behavior and what you already tried.
  • Medical symptoms belong on the pet-health where-to-post page, not a training thread.
  • Peer plans are not a substitute for an in-person certified trainer when safety is at risk.

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Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.