Finding it hard to spark lively discussions in your dog training community? Fact or Fiction posts offer a fun way to engage members, debunk myths, and encourage conversations. Use these ready-made templates to challenge knowledge and inspire interaction.
Plan your content calendar and auto-post to Skool, Circle, or Mighty Networks
Fact or Fiction posts tap into members' natural curiosity and desire to test their knowledge. Presenting surprising or controversial statements about dog training encourages people to participate, guess, and discuss. This format creates a sense of challenge and discovery, making learning feel like a game rather than a lesson.
By inviting members to weigh in, you foster a collaborative environment where both new and experienced dog owners can share insights. Revealing the answer or inviting debate keeps the conversation going, deepening engagement and helping to dispel common misconceptions in the dog training world.
Fact or Fiction: Dogs only wag their tails when they are happy. What do you think?
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Dogs only wag their tails when they are happy. What do you think?"
Is it true that you should never use treats in dog training? Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "Is it true that you should never use treats in dog training? Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Old dogs can't learn new tricks. Share your answer below.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Old dogs can't learn new tricks. Share your answer below."
Dogs eat grass because they are sick. Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "Dogs eat grass because they are sick. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: A wagging tail means a dog is friendly. What do you say?
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: A wagging tail means a dog is friendly. What do you say?"
You should punish a dog after an accident to teach them. Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "You should punish a dog after an accident to teach them. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Dogs see only in black and white. Tell us your guess.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Dogs see only in black and white. Tell us your guess."
Is it a fact or fiction that playing tug-of-war makes dogs aggressive?
💡 Example: "Is it a fact or fiction that playing tug-of-war makes dogs aggressive?"
Fact or Fiction: Dogs have a sense of time and miss you when you leave.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Dogs have a sense of time and miss you when you leave."
All dogs naturally know how to swim. Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "All dogs naturally know how to swim. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: You need to be the 'alpha' for your dog to respect you.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need to be the 'alpha' for your dog to respect you."
Is it true that dogs yawn only when they are tired? Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "Is it true that dogs yawn only when they are tired? Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Dogs eat their own poop because they lack nutrients.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Dogs eat their own poop because they lack nutrients."
Can dogs really smile like humans? Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "Can dogs really smile like humans? Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Using a crate is cruel for dogs. Share your opinion.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Using a crate is cruel for dogs. Share your opinion."
Is it a fact or fiction that dogs are colorblind?
💡 Example: "Is it a fact or fiction that dogs are colorblind?"
Fact or Fiction: Dogs' mouths are cleaner than humans'. What is your take?
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Dogs' mouths are cleaner than humans'. What is your take?"
Dogs misbehave out of spite. Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "Dogs misbehave out of spite. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: You should rub a dog's nose in their mess to teach them.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should rub a dog's nose in their mess to teach them."
Is barking always a sign of aggression? Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "Is barking always a sign of aggression? Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: All dogs need the same amount of exercise. What do you say?
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All dogs need the same amount of exercise. What do you say?"
Dogs eat grass only to make themselves vomit. Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "Dogs eat grass only to make themselves vomit. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Puppies should not be socialized before vaccines.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Puppies should not be socialized before vaccines."
Is it true that dogs can understand over 150 words? Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "Is it true that dogs can understand over 150 words? Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Raw diets are always best for dogs. Tell us your thoughts.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Raw diets are always best for dogs. Tell us your thoughts."
Do dogs really age 7 years for every human year? Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "Do dogs really age 7 years for every human year? Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Dogs can feel jealousy. What do you think?
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Dogs can feel jealousy. What do you think?"
A tired dog is a happy dog. Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "A tired dog is a happy dog. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: All dogs can be left alone for 8 hours. Share your answer.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All dogs can be left alone for 8 hours. Share your answer."
Dogs' noses are always wet if they are healthy. Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "Dogs' noses are always wet if they are healthy. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Dogs only bark to communicate with people.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Dogs only bark to communicate with people."
Is it a fact or fiction that dogs dream when they sleep?
💡 Example: "Is it a fact or fiction that dogs dream when they sleep?"
Fact or Fiction: You should let your dog win at games sometimes. What do you think?
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should let your dog win at games sometimes. What do you think?"
Dogs can feel guilt when they do something wrong. Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "Dogs can feel guilt when they do something wrong. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Only certain breeds can be trained as service dogs.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Only certain breeds can be trained as service dogs."
Is it a fact or fiction that dogs get bored with the same toys?
💡 Example: "Is it a fact or fiction that dogs get bored with the same toys?"
Fact or Fiction: Dogs can catch colds from humans.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Dogs can catch colds from humans."
Dogs wag their tails to communicate with other dogs. Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "Dogs wag their tails to communicate with other dogs. Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Dogs can get sunburned. Have you ever seen it happen?
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Dogs can get sunburned. Have you ever seen it happen?"
Do dogs really know when you are sad? Fact or Fiction?
💡 Example: "Do dogs really know when you are sad? Fact or Fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Dogs only need to be bathed once a year.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Dogs only need to be bathed once a year."
Start by posting a Fact or Fiction statement related to dog training. Ask members to reply with their guess, or use polls to collect answers easily. After some engagement, reveal the correct answer and share credible sources or personal experiences. Rotate topics to keep posts fresh, and encourage members to submit their own myths for future posts. Recognize thoughtful or accurate responses to boost participation.
For all platforms, combine text with eye-catching images or simple graphics to boost visibility. Use polls where supported to make participation easy. On forums, pin Fact or Fiction threads for increased visibility. For chat-based platforms, use quick replies or emojis to lower the barrier to entry.
These templates are perfect for tackling persistent myths such as 'you must be the alpha' or using alpha rolls. Frame Fact or Fiction posts with statements like 'You should always eat before your dog to show dominance: Fact or Fiction?' This encourages members to question outdated practices and helps facilitate evidence-based discussions using modern, positive reinforcement principles.
When discussing tools like prong collars or e-collars, phrase your Fact or Fiction posts carefully to avoid polarization. For example: 'Prong collars are necessary for controlling large, strong dogs: Fact or Fiction?' Provide context in your answer, referencing humane alternatives and current consensus among certified trainers. This creates space for informed, respectful debate while educating your community.
Absolutely! A Fact or Fiction format such as 'Puppies should not meet any dogs until they have all their shots: Fact or Fiction?' is highly relevant. This helps clarify well-intentioned but potentially harmful misconceptions and opens up discussion about the critical socialization period, supported by veterinary and training guidelines.
Use statements like 'Dogs growl during mealtime only when they have been trained poorly: Fact or Fiction?' or 'All dogs outgrow separation anxiety as they get older: Fact or Fiction?' These prompts invite members to share their experiences, discuss management and training strategies, and foster community support around challenging behaviors.
Yes, breed behavior is a great topic for Fact or Fiction posts. For example: 'All Border Collies need to herd to be happy: Fact or Fiction?' or 'Guarding breeds can't be safely socialized: Fact or Fiction?' These posts help educate members on breed tendencies versus individual personalities, and dispel stereotypes that can impact training choices.
Craft posts like 'Positive reinforcement only works for easy dogs: Fact or Fiction?' or 'Punishing a dog after an accident teaches them not to go indoors: Fact or Fiction?' These statements provoke discussion around training philosophies, encourage the sharing of modern, science-backed approaches, and help newer members understand the effectiveness of reward-based techniques.
Skool · Circle · Mighty Networks