Our approach to recommendations
At The Doggie Addition, our aim is simple: to provide helpful, trustworthy information that supports dogs and the people who care for them.
We believe that choosing the right products should be about what genuinely suits your dog, your circumstances and your budget.
We would rather explain why you might not need a particular product than encourage you to buy something simply because we could earn a commission.
What are affiliate links?
Some pages on The Doggie Addition may contain affiliate links to products or services offered by other businesses.
If you click one of these links and make a qualifying purchase, we may receive a small commission from the retailer or affiliate programme.
This does not normally increase the price you pay.
Affiliate commissions can help support the ongoing costs of running and improving The Doggie Addition, including website hosting, research and the development of free guides and resources.
How we identify affiliate links
Where a page contains affiliate links, we aim to make that relationship clear before you reach the relevant recommendations.
We will also identify affiliate links or commercially connected recommendations where appropriate, so you can recognise them.
We want visitors to understand when a recommendation may generate income for the website.
How we choose what to recommend
Our editorial approach is based on usefulness first.
When discussing products, we aim to consider factors such as:
– Suitability for different dogs and households.
– Safety and practical everyday use.
– Quality, features and ease of use.
– Value for money.
– Whether a product is genuinely necessary.
An affiliate relationship does not guarantee that a product will be featured or recommended.
We may also discuss products or alternatives that do not generate any commission.
Product information and independent checks
We aim to provide accurate and balanced information, but product specifications, prices, availability and retailer terms can change.
We encourage visitors to check current details directly with the retailer before purchasing.
We will distinguish between products we have personally tested and those discussed using manufacturer information, independent research or other sources.
We will not claim to have personally used or tested a product unless that is true.
Purchases and third-party retailers
The Doggie Addition does not currently sell products directly through this website.
If you purchase through an external retailer, your transaction is with that retailer, subject to its terms, delivery arrangements, returns policy and customer service procedures.
The Doggie Addition is not responsible for processing those orders or payments.
Our commitment to transparency
We want The Doggie Addition to be a resource you can return to with confidence.
Affiliate income may help us maintain the website, but it should never be the reason we recommend something unsuitable or unnecessary.
Our priority is useful information, responsible recommendations and the wellbeing of dogs.
Questions?
If you have a question about our affiliate relationships or how we select products, please contact us.
The Doggie Addition
Email: TheDoggieAddition@outlook.com