Be Honest About Your Dog
- Use accurate photos and profile details.
- Choose comfort levels that reflect your dog's current needs.
- Share relevant behavior context before meeting.
- Do not pressure another owner into a meetup style they are not comfortable with.
Keep Meetups Safe
- Meet in neutral, public places.
- Start with distance or parallel walking when either dog needs space.
- Keep dogs leashed unless both owners explicitly agree and the location is appropriate.
- End or pause a meetup if either dog or owner seems uncomfortable.
- Do not bring dogs with contagious illness or unmanaged safety risks.
Respect People
- Be kind and patient.
- Do not harass, threaten, shame, or discriminate against other users.
- Do not send spam, scams, sexual content, or unrelated solicitations.
- Respect blocks and do not try to contact someone who has blocked you.
Protect Privacy
- Do not share another user's personal information without permission.
- Do not post screenshots of private chats publicly.
- Avoid sharing exact home addresses in profiles or early conversations.
Reporting and Blocking
Use Pawppy's report and block tools if someone behaves unsafely, dishonestly, or abusively. Reports may be reviewed by the Pawppy team.
Enforcement
Pawppy may hide content, restrict features, suspend accounts, or remove users who violate these guidelines or create safety risks.