Legal & Policies
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 2026
PawsOnRun ("we," "our," or "us") respects your personal privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect when you visit our website, sign up for our trail checklist, or communicate with our editorial desk.
Information We Collect
We only collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address when submitting forms or signing up for our newsletter. We use industry-standard server logs and privacy-focused analytics to monitor aggregate traffic patterns without tracking personal identities.
How We Use Information
Your information is strictly used to deliver requested trail resources, answer inquiries, and distribute editorial updates. We never sell, rent, or trade your contact details to third-party data brokers.
Cookies and Affiliate Tracking
When you click an outbound affiliate link on PawsOnRun to a retailer, a secure cookie may be placed by that retailer to track referral sales for commission attribution. These cookies contain no personally identifiable information.
Legal & Policies
Terms of Use
By accessing and using PawsOnRun, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the site.
All content published on PawsOnRun—including breed profiles, exercise protocols, hiking checklists, and training guides—is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a licensed veterinarian before undertaking rigorous new athletic regimens with your dog.
All written content, design elements, graphics, and editorial compilations on PawsOnRun are the intellectual property of PawsOnRun. Unauthorized reproduction or scraping of content without written permission is prohibited.
Outdoor recreation with dogs carries inherent risks, including heat illness, wildlife encounters, and trail injuries. Handlers assume full responsibility for assessing their dog's fitness, environmental hazards, and trail suitability.
Transparency
Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: October 2026
In compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, we provide full disclosure regarding how PawsOnRun sustains its independent editorial operations.
PawsOnRun participates in select affiliate marketing programs with outdoor and canine equipment retailers. This means that when you click on certain product links on this website and subsequently make a purchase, we may receive a small monetary commission from the merchant.
This referral commission comes at zero additional expense to you. Product pricing remains exactly the same whether you use our referral link or navigate directly to the merchant's store.
We do not accept paid placements to promote subpar gear. We do not invent fake laboratory tests, fabricate positive reviews, or recommend restrictive equipment simply because it pays a higher affiliate rate. Our reviews are based solely on ergonomic merit, material resilience, and trail utility.
Quality Standards
Editorial & Sourcing Policy
Last Updated: October 2026
PawsOnRun is committed to delivering accurate, physically safe, and scientifically grounded information for owners of athletic and working dog breeds.
Evidence-Based Sourcing
Our writers and editors prioritize peer-reviewed research from veterinary sports medicine journals, canine orthopedic bodies, and recognized behavioral organizations. We specifically avoid unverified online fads, pseudoscience, and punitive dominance theories.
Fact-Checking and Breed Profiles
Breed profile metrics—including exercise endurance thresholds, health predispositions, and genetic screenings—are compiled directly from national breed clubs, veterinary genetics registries, and canine welfare foundations.
Corrections and Ongoing Review
We routinely audit our published guides to reflect emerging veterinary consensus and updated product revisions. If you identify a factual error or outdated reference, please notify our editorial desk at editorial@activedoglife.com.