Finding reliable dog training resources can be overwhelming for community members. Use these Recommend a Resource templates to invite members to share their favorite articles, tools, or videos, making it easier for everyone to discover what works. Spark helpful conversations and build a collective knowledge base with less effort.
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Resource sharing posts empower members to contribute their favorite tools, training methods, or articles, making everyone feel valued and heard. When people share what has helped them, it builds trust and credibility within the community. This collective input often leads to a richer set of solutions for common dog training challenges.
Encouraging members to explain why they recommend a resource taps into experiential learning and personal stories, which are more memorable and relatable. These discussions foster peer-to-peer support, deepen engagement, and create a welcoming culture where members look out for one another.
What is one dog training book you always recommend, and why?
💡 Example: "What is one dog training book you always recommend, and why? I love 'The Other End of the Leash' because it changed how I see communication."
Share a YouTube channel that has helped you with training tips.
💡 Example: "Share a YouTube channel that has helped you with training tips. I follow Kikopup for practical demonstrations."
Is there a training app you find useful? Tell us how you use it.
💡 Example: "Is there a training app you find useful? Tell us how you use it. I use Dogo to track progress and get reminders."
Post your favorite article about positive reinforcement and its impact.
💡 Example: "Post your favorite article about positive reinforcement and its impact. This one from the AKC explains it really well."
Have you used any online dog training courses? Which one stood out and why?
💡 Example: "Have you used any online dog training courses? Which one stood out and why? I liked SpiritDog Training for its clear videos."
Recommend a podcast that inspires your training sessions.
💡 Example: "Recommend a podcast that inspires your training sessions. 'Dr Dunbar's iWoof' keeps me motivated."
What is the best free resource for leash training you have found?
💡 Example: "What is the best free resource for leash training you have found? This blog post from K9 of Mine helped me a lot."
Drop a link to a helpful infographic about dog body language.
💡 Example: "Drop a link to a helpful infographic about dog body language. This one from Doggie Drawings is great."
Which Instagram account gives you the most actionable training tips?
💡 Example: "Which Instagram account gives you the most actionable training tips? @dogtrainingbyk9 is my go-to."
Share a tool or product that made training easier for you.
💡 Example: "Share a tool or product that made training easier for you. The PetSafe clicker is a must-have for me."
Have you found a website with reliable puppy training guides?
💡 Example: "Have you found a website with reliable puppy training guides? I often use the ASPCA's puppy section."
Post your favorite video explaining crate training basics.
💡 Example: "Post your favorite video explaining crate training basics. This one by Zak George is super clear."
Which e-book would you recommend to someone new to dog training?
💡 Example: "Which e-book would you recommend to someone new to dog training? The free 'Dog Training 101' e-book is a good starter."
Is there a Facebook group you find especially supportive for training advice?
💡 Example: "Is there a Facebook group you find especially supportive for training advice? I like Positive Dog Training Network."
Name a local trainer or school you trust and why.
💡 Example: "Name a local trainer or school you trust and why. Pawsitive Pup in Seattle is fantastic for group classes."
Share a checklist or printable that keeps your training on track.
💡 Example: "Share a checklist or printable that keeps your training on track. I use this weekly progress chart from DoggieHub."
What blog do you visit for ongoing training advice?
💡 Example: "What blog do you visit for ongoing training advice? I check the Whole Dog Journal every month."
Which resource helped you overcome separation anxiety issues?
💡 Example: "Which resource helped you overcome separation anxiety issues? This video series by Malena DeMartini was a game changer."
Is there a free webinar or online event you recommend for dog owners?
💡 Example: "Is there a free webinar or online event you recommend for dog owners? APDT's monthly webinars are very insightful."
Share a resource for understanding canine nutrition as it relates to training.
💡 Example: "Share a resource for understanding canine nutrition as it relates to training. This AKC article covers the basics."
What is the best forum or message board for tricky training questions?
💡 Example: "What is the best forum or message board for tricky training questions? Reddit's r/dogs is very active."
Link to a resource that explains clicker training in simple terms.
💡 Example: "Link to a resource that explains clicker training in simple terms. I like this article from ClickerTraining.com."
Do you use any tracking journals or logs for training? Share your template.
💡 Example: "Do you use any tracking journals or logs for training? Share your template. I use this printable from Etsy."
What resource helped you teach recall or 'come' reliably?
💡 Example: "What resource helped you teach recall or 'come' reliably? Zak George's recall video was very clear."
Recommend a resource for socializing puppies safely.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for socializing puppies safely. This checklist from Puppy Culture is great."
Is there a favorite blog post you return to for training motivation?
💡 Example: "Is there a favorite blog post you return to for training motivation? Yes, this one about progress over perfection."
Share a printable or cheat sheet that simplifies daily training.
💡 Example: "Share a printable or cheat sheet that simplifies daily training. This daily routine chart helps me stay on track."
What resource helped you with barking or excessive vocalization?
💡 Example: "What resource helped you with barking or excessive vocalization? This ASPCA guide was very helpful."
Do you follow any TikTok trainers who share useful tips? Drop their handle.
💡 Example: "Do you follow any TikTok trainers who share useful tips? Drop their handle. I like @dogguy."
Which online community do you visit for accountability in training?
💡 Example: "Which online community do you visit for accountability in training? I use the Dog Training Accountability Group on Facebook."
Share a resource for understanding canine enrichment activities.
💡 Example: "Share a resource for understanding canine enrichment activities. This PDF from Fear Free Happy Homes is great."
Name a resource that helped you with impulse control training.
💡 Example: "Name a resource that helped you with impulse control training. Control Unleashed book really helped me."
Share a resource that explains the science behind dog behavior.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that explains the science behind dog behavior. The Dog Cognition Lab website is fascinating."
What resource do you recommend for multi-dog households?
💡 Example: "What resource do you recommend for multi-dog households? This Family Paws blog post covers management tips."
Is there a resource you found for managing reactivity on walks?
💡 Example: "Is there a resource you found for managing reactivity on walks? This BAT 2.0 video was a huge help."
Share a resource for understanding breed-specific training needs.
💡 Example: "Share a resource for understanding breed-specific training needs. The AKC breed profiles are very informative."
Which webinar or online event helped improve your training skills?
💡 Example: "Which webinar or online event helped improve your training skills? The Dog Trainer Summit was great."
What resource would you give to someone just starting with a rescue dog?
💡 Example: "What resource would you give to someone just starting with a rescue dog? This guide from Best Friends Animal Society is a good start."
Share a resource on training dogs with special needs.
💡 Example: "Share a resource on training dogs with special needs. The Deaf Dogs Rock blog is very supportive."
What online video or playlist do you revisit for quick training refreshers?
💡 Example: "What online video or playlist do you revisit for quick training refreshers? I use the Zak George playlist for step-by-steps."
Is there a printable progress tracker you use for training goals?
💡 Example: "Is there a printable progress tracker you use for training goals? This chart from Canva is easy to update."
Select a template that matches your topic or training focus, then post it to start a fresh discussion or add it to an ongoing thread. Invite members to share links or describe their favorite resources, and encourage them to explain how those tools or articles helped them. Follow up by thanking contributors and summarizing key recommendations, so everyone benefits.
These templates are designed for all platforms. Adjust for platform features: on forums, create a sticky thread; on social media, use hashtags; in chat apps, pin useful recommendations or use threads for follow-up. Always link back to the original resource or thread for easy access.
It's effective to provide a mix: general obedience resources benefit all members, but breed-specific recommendations (e.g., materials for herding breeds with high energy or brachycephalic breeds with special needs) can create tailored value for your community. Ask members to share their dog's breed or training goals to personalize recommendations.
When recommending resources, clearly indicate the training philosophy (e.g., positive reinforcement, balanced training, or aversive methods). This transparency helps members choose materials aligned with their values and their dog's temperament. You could use tags or short summaries to explain the approach each resource takes.
Prompt members with posts targeting common issues such as separation anxiety, leash reactivity, or counter-surfing, and ask them to share any resources (videos, articles, trainers) that helped. Use specific scenarios or real-life examples to make the call-to-action relatable, and encourage sharing of both professional and personal success stories.
Establish clear community guidelines for recommended resources, such as discouraging materials that endorse punishment-based or debunked techniques (like dominance theory). Ask members to include the resource’s publication date and author credentials, and assign moderators or certified trainers to review shared links before highlighting them.
Create themed Recommend a Resource posts around milestones like CGC or therapy dog prep, inviting members to share study guides, practice checklists, or local class recommendations. Highlight materials that cover specific test items (e.g., controlled walking, greeting strangers) and encourage members to discuss their certification journeys.
Set guidelines that local recommendations should be based on firsthand experiences with trainers, group classes, or facilities. Require members to share a brief review and focus on what made the resource effective for their dog (e.g., expertise with reactive dogs or experience with puppy socialization), rather than promotional language.
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