Become a Contributing Partner
Help Build One of the World's Most Trusted Public Canine Education Resources
Mission
DogsNU™ is a nonprofit educational initiative dedicated to helping people better understand dogs through accurate, practical, evidence-informed education.
Our goal is not to promote one breed, one trainer, one veterinarian, one breeder, or one philosophy.
Our goal is to bring together knowledgeable professionals from many different disciplines so families, professionals, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, shelters, and communities can make better-informed decisions that improve the lives of dogs.
We believe collaboration creates stronger education.
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome qualified professionals from many areas of canine knowledge, including:
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Specialists
- Veterinary Technicians
- Animal Behaviorists
- Dog Trainers
- Breeders
- Groomers
- Nutritionists
- Rescue Organizations
- Shelter Professionals
- Therapy Dog Professionals
- Service Dog Professionals
- University Faculty
- Graduate Students
- Researchers
- Geneticists
- Canine Rehabilitation Specialists
- Animal Chiropractors
- Physical Therapists
- Wildlife Professionals
- Professional Handlers
- Breed Clubs
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Public Health Professionals
- Educators
- Attorneys with Animal Law Experience
- Emergency Medicine Professionals
- Businesses that Support Canine Health and Welfare
Ways to Contribute
Contributing Partners may choose to:
- Write educational articles
- Review educational content
- Fact-check resources
- Participate in interviews
- Share research summaries
- Help develop educational guides
- Recommend trusted resources
- Participate in collaborative projects
- Serve on advisory groups
- Mentor future professionals
- Help identify important topics the public should better understand
Partners may participate as much or as little as their schedule allows.
Our Philosophy
DogsNU™ believes that no single individual or organization has every answer.
By respectfully bringing together professionals with different backgrounds and experiences, we can build a stronger educational resource that benefits dogs, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
Our commitment is to education, collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning.
Two Types of Partners
Choose the partnership path that fits your role and availability.
Individual Contributing Professionals
Designed for professionals who wish to contribute their personal knowledge, experience, articles, educational materials, reviews, or expertise.
Become a Contributing ProfessionalOrganizational Partners
Designed for universities, nonprofit organizations, veterinary practices, breed clubs, rescues, educational institutions, businesses, and professional organizations interested in collaborating on public education.
Become an Organizational PartnerWhy Participate?
- Help improve canine education
- Support evidence-informed learning
- Share your expertise with the public
- Help reduce misinformation
- Collaborate with professionals from many disciplines
- Contribute to a resource designed to improve the lives of dogs everywhere
Why Universities and Researchers Matter
DogsNU™ was created with the belief that the strongest public education is built through collaboration—not by relying on a single individual or organization.
As DogsNU™ grows, colleges, universities, researchers, faculty members, graduate students, veterinary professionals, and other subject-matter experts can play an important role in helping develop accurate, practical, and continually improving educational resources.
Graduate students and researchers often spend years studying specialized topics such as animal behavior, genetics, nutrition, learning theory, veterinary medicine, public health, ethics, and human-animal interaction. Their work helps expand our collective understanding of dogs and the people who care for them.
By encouraging responsible collaboration among experienced professionals, educators, researchers, and students, DogsNU™ seeks to make complex canine knowledge more understandable and accessible to the public.
We believe the future of canine education depends on bringing together many perspectives, disciplines, and areas of expertise. No single organization has every answer—but together we can help people make better-informed decisions that improve the lives of dogs and the communities they serve.
Help us build a stronger future for dogs through education and collaboration.
Email: DogsNU@proton.me