Forums and groups for dog owners

Online dog communities can be of great help if you have a non-emergency issue regarding your buddy. Here are the top 10 choices from ClawBuddies dog forums and groups that you should join. Learn from other people's posts or ask questions yourself. Within these groups you find hundreds of thousands of dog owners sharing experiences, tips, tricks, and guidance

Although the golden days of the forums are long gone after social media sites as Facebook appeared, there are still some large ones remaining that are still active today. Below you will find the 5 largest dog forums, followed by some Facebook and Reddit groups where you can absorb even more knowledge and get help from other dog owners

1: Dog Forums. This is a large forum with over 90.000 members from all around the world, discussing everything related to dogs and dog keeping. There are close to 2 million posts split into tens of thousands of topics here

2: Pet Forums UK. Pet Forums is the largest online pet community in the United Kingdom, with over 200.000 members. You don't have to live in the UK to join this community though, everybody is welcome here

3: Dog Forum: The main focus of Dog Forum is keeping and caring for dogs. This forum has 50.000 members and over 780.000 posts so far. Another great source of knowledge you might find useful. Reading through what other people have posted earlier is a great way to gain knowledge about any future issues that might arise for yourself and your buddy

4: Dogz Online: This is an Australian dog owners forum where you can discuss any topics related to dogs, like training, nutrition, and breeds. You do not need to live in Australia either to participate in this dog community

5: Working Dog Forum: This is mainly a forum for dogs belonging to the American Kennel Club Working Group, but there is a section for non-working dogs as well. Popular dogs in the Working Group are Akitas, Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Doberman Pincher, Cane Corsos, Great Danes, and many more familiar names

6: Dog Forum UK: Another popular British forum that you can join even if you reside elsewhere. It's populated by over 30.000 members and counting. If you just want to post pictures of your dog or look at other people's dogs, you can do so in the dog pictures section

7: Facebook Dog Training Advice: Facebook is the most popular choice these days when it comes to online dog communities. Dog Training Advice is a great community if you have just started out training your dog, or have some problems you could use some help with

8: Facebook Start Puppy Training: If you have gotten yourself a puppy, or consider getting one, this group is worth joining. Close to 10.000 members share their experience with puppyhood and help each other out

9: Reddit Dogs: This is the largest community for dog parents. It has over 2 million members discussing dogs and sharing experiences and advice. No matter what dog breed you have or your level of experience with dogs, you are welcome to post your questions here and get help from more experienced dog owners

10: Reddit Dog Training: Another great source if you need some tips and tricks when it comes to dog training. This group has over 300.000 users, with new ones flocking in every day. Post your questions here and you are bound to get some answers within hours

Extra tip: Unless you have a rare dog breed, there most likely is a group, or several, dedicated to your breed either on Facebook or Reddit where you can get help and guidance from other dog owners who might have gone through what you need help with

If you have any non-emergency questions for veterinarians, you can find a similar list at the ClawBuddies Ask a Vet online section. Remember, seek immediate medical help if you suspect your dog is in pain or discomfort