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Editorial Policy

Purpose and principles Our mission is to deliver enrichment-first, safety-forward guidance that helps guardians choose toys that truly fit their dogs and homes. Accuracy, transparency, and dog welfare drive every editorial decision.

Editorial independence

  • We do not sell positive coverage or rankings.
  • Affiliate links may earn commissions, which never influence our ratings or recommendations.
  • If we accept product samples, we disclose them and apply identical testing standards as for purchased items.

Review process

  • Topic selection: Based on audience needs, safety concerns, and market changes.
  • Research: Material safety, manufacturer specs, and evidence from veterinary and behavior sources.
  • Real-world testing: Multi-dog homes and shelters; documented time-to-failure, noise, mess, and cleanability.
  • Scoring: Standardized Playstyle Index (chew grade, puzzle difficulty, noise, mess, material transparency, size safety, supervision level).
  • Recommendations: Clear use cases, tradeoffs, retire cues, and care tips.

Fact-checking and verification

  • All safety claims, sizing guidance, and material notes are verified by our editors and reviewed with input from our advisory network where applicable.
  • When data is uncertain, we say so and avoid definitive claims.

Corrections policy

  • If we publish an error, we correct it promptly, add an update note with the date, and explain what changed.
  • Readers can request corrections at [email protected].

Monetization and affiliate disclosure

  • We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases via affiliate links. This supports testing at no extra cost to you.
  • Monetization does not affect our editorial standards or product scores.

Advertising and sponsorships

  • If we ever run ads or sponsored content, it will be clearly labeled and separated from editorial content.

Product sourcing and returns

  • We buy many items anonymously. Samples, when accepted, are evaluated without guarantee of coverage or outcome. We do not permit manufacturer pre-approval of reviews.

User contributions

  • We welcome reader feedback and real-world experiences. Submitted tips may be edited for clarity and length. We will not publish personal information without consent.

Safety and disclaimers

  • No toy is indestructible. Always size appropriately and supervise per our guidance.
  • Our content is educational and not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral care.

Diversity and inclusion

  • We test across sizes, ages, breeds/mixes, and abilities (including seniors and special needs) to reflect real households and reduce bias.

Privacy

  • We handle personal data according to our Privacy Policy available on forpowerchewers.site.

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