Raising Good Dogs is a reader-supported website. That means some of the links you see in our articles are affiliate links, and this page explains exactly what that means, how we c…
Raising Good Dogs is a reader-supported website. That means some of the links you see in our articles are affiliate links, and this page explains exactly what that means, how we choose what to recommend, and where you can expect to see these disclosures throughout the site.
An affiliate link is a special tracking link that lets a retailer or brand know a purchase came from our site. When you click one of these links and buy something — whether it is a harness, a training clicker, a bag of treats, or a book on puppy behavior — we may earn a small commission from that sale. This is a common way that independent, ad-light content sites like ours stay running without charging readers for information.
Some articles also include Amazon Associates links, since Amazon is one of the largest and most convenient places to buy dog gear, food, and supplies. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through those links.
This is the part we want to be crystal clear about: using an affiliate link never increases the price you pay. The item costs exactly the same whether you click our link or type the retailer's website in directly. The commission comes out of the retailer's marketing budget, not out of your pocket. You are simply choosing to support the free content on Raising Good Dogs at zero cost to yourself, and we genuinely appreciate it when readers do.
We know that affiliate programs can create a temptation to push whatever pays the highest commission. That is not how we operate. Every product mentioned on this site is chosen first because it fits the topic and the dog, not because of the payout attached to it. Our approach follows the same standards laid out in our Editorial Policy, which puts accuracy and usefulness ahead of monetization.
In practice, this means:
If you would like more detail on how our recommendations are researched and reviewed, our Disclosure page goes deeper into our monetization practices and the relationships we may have with brands.
We try to make affiliate relationships obvious rather than buried in fine print. You may see a short disclosure note near the top of a post, a mention within a product roundup, or a general reminder at the bottom of an article that some links are affiliate links. This page itself exists so that the full explanation is always available in one place, separate from the shorter in-article reminders.
This disclaimer works alongside our other policy pages rather than replacing them. Our general Disclaimer covers the limits of the advice we share about dog care and training, while our Privacy Policy explains how data is handled when you click through to a retailer's site. If cookies or tracking technology used by affiliate networks concern you, our Cookie Policy covers that separately.
Even when we link to a product with confidence, every dog is different. A harness that works beautifully for one dog's build and temperament might not suit another. Supplements, chew toys, and training tools should always be chosen with your individual dog's age, size, health history, and behavior in mind, and when in doubt, a conversation with your veterinarian or a certified trainer is worth more than any product review. Our articles are meant to point you in a helpful direction, not to replace that kind of personalized guidance.
Occasionally, brands may reach out to collaborate with us directly, whether through sponsored posts, product samples, or partnership campaigns. Any such arrangement is always disclosed clearly within the relevant post, and our editorial standards do not change based on who is paying for placement. If you are a brand interested in working with us, details on how that process works are outlined on our Collaboration page.
We want readers to trust what they find here, and transparency is part of earning that trust. If anything on this page is unclear, or if you have questions about a specific link or recommendation you came across on the site, reach out to us directly at [email protected]. You can also learn more about who is behind this site on our About Us page, or get in touch through our Contact page for anything else.