Evidence intake

Collect proof before strengthening trust claims.

This operational page keeps Dog Game Finder honest while real dog tests, trainer wording review, and merchant approvals are still pending.

Evidence tracker Session packet Session CSV Intake manifest Review public status Email evidence notes

Publication gate: Do not publish first-hand testing claims, real dog captions, trainer-reviewed wording, or specific product recommendations until the matching evidence record exists.

Evidence gates

What each pending claim needs.

owner-test-notes

Owner test notes

Do not publish first-hand testing language until at least three low-risk game notes are collected and matched to the relevant page.

Status: pending

Applies to

/games/treasure-hunt/
/games/snuffle-scatter/
/games/muffin-game/
/indoor-dog-games/

Required before

first-hand testing claims
real dog captions
social copy that says a dog tested a game

Intake checklist

Dog age range, size, and rough energy level
Setup, room, surface, treats, toys, boxes, towels, or leash used
Session length, repetitions, first response, confusion, and improvement
Safety observations: chewing, swallowing risk, frustration, food competition, slippery floor, fear, or overexcitement

photo-video-proof

Photo and video proof

Use only generic illustrations or planning cards until real controlled photos or footage exist.

Status: pending

Applies to

/social-assets/pinterest/
/social-assets/shorts/
/games/

Required before

real dog photo claims
short video demos
owner-tested social captions

Intake checklist

Controlled low-risk indoor setup
No close-trigger reactivity footage
No visible unsafe handling, slipping, choking, or multi-dog food competition
Caption notes that identify the setup without implying professional review

trainer-wording-review

Trainer wording review

Keep reactivity and bite-risk paths professional-help-first until a dated trainer review is recorded.

Status: required-before-promotion

Applies to

/reactive-dog-training/
/reactive-dog-focus-games/
/dog-pulls-on-leash/
/puppy-biting/

Required before

trainer-reviewed claims
paid traffic to high-risk clusters
reactivity affiliate CTAs

Intake checklist

Trainer marks each page safe as-is, needs softer wording, professional-help-first, or do-not-promote
Trainer flags diagnosis, aggression, anxiety, medical, bite-risk, and unsafe handling language
Trainer confirms reactivity distance, threshold, recovery, and referral language is conservative
Review date and exact pages are recorded before any reviewed-by wording is added

gear-product-proof

Gear product proof

Keep gear pages at category-level criteria until merchant approval and real product evidence are present.

Status: pending

Applies to

/best-puzzle-toys-for-high-energy-dogs/
/best-indoor-dog-enrichment-toys/
/dog-training-tools-for-loose-leash-walking/

Required before

specific product recommendations
merchant outbound links
gear tested language

Intake checklist

Approved merchant account and tracking ID
Real product URL from the affiliate network or merchant dashboard
Safety notes for chewing, food guarding, equipment fit, and supervision
Owner or product notes if a page implies hands-on category testing

First owner tests

Start with low-risk games.

Treasure Hunt
Snuffle Scatter
Muffin Tin Puzzle
Hot and Cold
Hand Target

Trainer package

Send exact pages and PDFs.

/reactive-dog-training/
/reactive-dog-focus-games/
/dog-pulls-on-leash/
/dog-training-tools-for-loose-leash-walking/
/puppy-biting/
/puppy-training-games/
/resources/7-day-puppy-redirect-checklist.pdf
/resources/calm-walk-reset-checklist.pdf
/resources/reactive-dog-trigger-log-template.pdf
/safety/
/review-status/

Owner test note template

Record the same fields every time.

Game name, date, dog age range, dog size, and rough energy level.
Setup used: room, surface, treats, toy, towel, box, leash, gate, or helper.
Session length, repetitions, first response, what confused the dog, and what improved.
Safety notes: chewing, swallowing risk, frustration, food competition, slippery floor, fear, or overexcitement.
Publishing decision: add note, keep as starter content, make easier, or skip for some dogs.