r/Dogtraining

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About r/Dogtraining

DogTraining: A forum on dog training and behavior. Here you'll find content that will help you train your dogs. Dog training links, discussions and questions are encouraged and content related to other species is welcome too. This community is geared towards modern, force-free, science based methods and recommendations. Make sure you check out our WIKI for recommended resources and articles about common problems.

The community at a glance

r/Dogtraining is a Subreddit for Dog Lovers with roughly 1.5M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Dogs topic page.

Roughly 42K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Training, Looking, and Struggles. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention dog training, dog crate, and dog treats.

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1.5M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +42K members
Growth: +2.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 9K members
  • 2014: 11K members
  • 2015: 12K members
  • 2016: 15K members
  • 2017: 21K members
  • 2018: 32K members
  • 2019: 52K members
  • 2020: 99K members
  • 2023: 373K members
  • 2024: 715K members
  • 2025: 165K members
  • 2026: 30K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 817 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Should i hire a trainer?
    2. My adult corgi has started resource guarding my puppy. Help.
    3. Need advice for my rescue puppy's severe separation anxiety
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Should i hire a trainer? · My adult corgi has started resource guarding my puppy. Help. · Need advice for my rescue puppy's severe separation anxiety
    13

Topics

  • Training
    44 posts in the past month
    #1
    Training
    44
  • Looking
    36 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking
    36
  • Struggles
    29 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggles
    29
  • Struggling
    28 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    28
  • Dog
    21 posts in the past month
    #5
    Dog
    21

Flair

  • help
    48 posts in the past month
    1. How can I undo my neighbor’s unintentional training on my dog?
    2. Settle our debate
    3. Reactive dog is outsmarting me
    #1
    help
    How can I undo my neighbor’s unintentional training on my dog? · Settle our debate · Reactive dog is outsmarting me
    48
  • discussion
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Nose work or therapy classes for a smart, empathetic, dog. 🤔
    2. Question about husky behavior
    3. Odd bedtime routine: growling before being let up.
    #2
    discussion
    Nose work or therapy classes for a smart, empathetic, dog. 🤔 · Question about husky behavior · Odd bedtime routine: growling before being let up.
    13
  • constructive criticism welcome
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Help with my 5 mo puppy waking up early and barking
    2. Please i need help with my dog
    3. Dog barks at partner right away in the morning.
    #3
    constructive criticism welcome
    Help with my 5 mo puppy waking up early and barking · Please i need help with my dog · Dog barks at partner right away in the morning.
    6
  • brags
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Had a win for reactivity today!!!
    2. Progresses in Seperation Anxiety
    3. This dog will be bomb proof
    #4
    brags
    Had a win for reactivity today!!! · Progresses in Seperation Anxiety · This dog will be bomb proof
    5
  • academic
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Trainers Beware
    2. Aussie Pyr Puppy
    #5
    academic
    Trainers Beware · Aussie Pyr Puppy
    2

Product recommendations

  • dog training
    35 posts in the past month
    1. Best dog trainers in GA?
    2. Best dog trainer course to get certified? Or any other advice
    3. Best Online Training App or Services?
    #1
    dog training
    Best dog trainers in GA? · Best dog trainer course to get certified? Or any other advice · Best Online Training App or Services?
    35
  • dog crate
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Please help!!! Best affordable kennel ASAP. Destructive dog
    2. top 5 Best Dog Crates for Travel and Home Top Picks on Amazon
    3. Anyone have any experience with Rock Creek Crates? Or can recommend anxiety-proof crate
    #2
    dog crate
    Please help!!! Best affordable kennel ASAP. Destructive dog · top 5 Best Dog Crates for Travel and Home Top Picks on Amazon · Anyone have any experience with Rock Creek Crates? Or can recommend anxiety-proof crate
    8
  • dog treats
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best pet store anxiety treats
    2. Best High Value Treats
    3. Best Calming Chews for Dogs? Help please!
    #3
    dog treats
    Best pet store anxiety treats · Best High Value Treats · Best Calming Chews for Dogs? Help please!
    6
  • dog harness
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a front-clip harness that doesn't shift from side to side?
    2. Can anyone recommend a front-clip harness that doesn't slide side to side?
    3. Dog harness brands recommended?
    #4
    dog harness
    Can anyone recommend a front-clip harness that doesn't shift from side to side? · Can anyone recommend a front-clip harness that doesn't slide side to side? · Dog harness brands recommended?
    5
  • dog collar
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best e collar
    2. Best Bark collar with remote
    3. Can anyone suggest the best dog collar that works as both a humane automatic anti-barking color (based on dogs vocal vibrations) and a recall training collar via remote control? Thanks in advance
    #5
    dog collar
    Best e collar · Best Bark collar with remote · Can anyone suggest the best dog collar that works as both a humane automatic anti-barking color (based on dogs vocal vibrations) and a recall training collar via remote control? Thanks in advance
    4
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Dogtraining for?
Best for Dog Lovers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Dogtraining free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Dogtraining have?
Roughly 1.5M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Dogtraining on?
r/Dogtraining runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Dogtraining cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Dogtraining is organized under Dog Lovers.
How do I join r/Dogtraining?
You can join r/Dogtraining by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Dogs communities like?
Communities for dog owners to share training tips, health advice, and photos. Pet forums host multi-species communities with strong dog sections, complemented by breed-specific Reddit subreddits and Discord servers for everything from puppy questions to senior dog care.
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