Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: March 2026
Full transparency: The GSD Guide earns money through affiliate relationships. When you click on certain links and make a purchase, we receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Our Affiliate Partners
We participate in the following affiliate programs:
- Amazon Associates — We earn from qualifying purchases of gear, food, and supplies.
- Chewy Affiliate Program — We earn commissions on dog food and supplement purchases.
- ShareASale — For products like the Embark DNA test kit.
- ClickBank — For digital training courses like "Brain Training for Dogs."
Sarah's Promise 🤝
I will never recommend a product I wouldn't use on my own dogs. Every recommendation on this site comes with:
- ✅ Pros AND Cons — no fake 5-star reviews
- ✅ "Who This Is NOT For" — because not every product suits every dog
- ✅ Non-affiliate alternatives when appropriate — because sometimes the best option isn't one we earn from
If I ever catch myself recommending something just because the commission is high, I'll shut this site down. That's a promise.
How This Supports The GSD Guide
Affiliate commissions are what allow me to keep The GSD Guide free — no paywalls, no subscription tiers, no "premium content" gatekeeping. Every article, every protocol, every quiz result is free because our affiliate partners help cover the costs of running this site.
FTC Compliance
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