Last updated: April 2026

By accessing and using lilidog.org (the “Site”), you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

Lilidog is a free editorial resource on dog care, training, health, nutrition, behavior and related topics. You may read our articles freely, share them with friends, link to them from your own blog or social media and quote short passages with proper attribution. You may not republish full articles, copy the design of the Site, or present our work as your own.

2. Editorial nature of content

Everything published on Lilidog is written for a general audience and is based on current best practice, peer-reviewed research and professional experience. It is not a substitute for a personal consultation with a qualified professional who can see your actual dog, ask follow-up questions and observe behavior in context.

3. Medical disclaimer

Lilidog is not a substitute for veterinary advice. Sarah Whitfield is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), not a veterinarian. Any health information on the Site is educational. If your dog shows signs of illness, injury, sudden behavior change or distress, please consult a licensed veterinarian in person. For emergencies or suspected poisoning, contact your local emergency animal hospital immediately. Delaying veterinary care to read an article on the internet can cost your dog its life.

4. Behavior disclaimer

Training and behavior advice on Lilidog describes general, force-free approaches that work for the vast majority of dogs in the vast majority of situations. Every dog is an individual, and some cases, especially those involving serious aggression, trauma history, or neurological issues, require in-person work with a qualified behavior consultant or veterinary behaviorist. Please use your judgement, and do not apply advice from this site to cases where safety, yours or your dog’s, is at stake without professional support.

5. Intellectual property

All original articles, images, illustrations, infographics and interactive tools on Lilidog are the intellectual property of the site owner, unless clearly marked otherwise. You may not reuse these materials in commercial projects without explicit written permission. Fair use and short quotations with attribution are welcome.

6. Third-party content

Some articles link to external websites, books or products we have found useful. We do our best to link only to reputable sources, but we do not control and cannot vouch for the accuracy, safety or ongoing quality of third-party content. If a link is broken, outdated or problematic, please let us know.

7. Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lilidog and its publisher accept no liability for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, arising from your use of the Site or from any decisions you make based on information published here. The Site is provided “as is”, without warranties of any kind.

8. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will change. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms of Use can be sent through our contact page.