Editorial policy

Paw and Pause aims to make dog training and daily care clear, careful and useful. We explain what a piece can support, avoid overstating certainty and make changes when we find an error.

Accuracy and care

Writers should use reliable, relevant information and check factual claims before publication. Articles should distinguish general guidance from a judgement about a particular dog, avoid guarantees and make uncertainty plain. We do not present medical diagnosis or treatment, or claim that one method suits every dog.

Independence and partnerships

Editorial decisions are made for readers, not partners. Payment, gifts or other material relationships do not buy a favourable editorial conclusion. Any sponsored or partner material we accept is clearly labelled so readers can tell it apart from independent editorial content.

Corrections and updates

We welcome specific corrections through the Contact page. When a material error is confirmed, we correct the article and make the change clear where it matters to readers. We may also revise pieces when wording or context needs clarification.

Images and illustrations

Images should not mislead readers about the subject of an article. Some illustrations may be generated with AI; when an illustration is AI-generated, it is labelled as such. Illustrations are not evidence of a real dog, event or outcome.