6 Mobile Apps for Dogs & Dog Owners

With so much technology at our disposal today, it shouldn’t surprise you that there are so many apps available for dogs and dog owners. From dog training apps to finding all the best dog parks, there’s an app for everything.

Puppr

Dog Training App

For both iPhone and Android, Puppr is the ultimate dog training app. It’s easy-to-follow lessons come with photos and instructions so even a novice dog owner can learn how to best train their puppy. Moved past basic obedience? This app is still for you. With Puppr, you have more than 50 tricks to teach them! Still struggling to train your dog? They offer a live chat to get any training questions answered on demand. Lastly, since dogs do great with positive reinforcement, there’s a built-in clicker right in the app. How’s that for a complete at-home dog training program? There are both free and paid versions of this app.

Pet First Aid

Dog Safety App

The American Red Cross has your health and the health of your pets in mind with their convenient dog safety app. Get quick access to veterinary advice right from your phone. With videos, step-by-step advice and interactive quizzes, you will be better prepared to deal with a pet emergency. Toggle easily between cat and dog content, learn early warning signs and program your vet’s number right into the phone in the event of an emergency. How-to videos include CPR techniques.

Instagram

Where the Cool Pups Hang

Okay, so this might not seem like a pet app per se, but lots of famous pups have their own IG accounts! Whether you’re a dog owner or just love dogs, Instagram is a great way to keep updated on the most popular animals of the world. For instance, Jiff is a popular and sweet Pomeranian known as the most famous animal in the world. Why? Because this cute pup has more than 9.7 million followers. 

BarkHappy

Community App

What to meet friends and take your dog with you all over your city? Then, BarkHappy might be right for you. Explore your area and find the most dog-friendly events and businesses. While you’re at it, meet up with other pup-parents. With this simple app, you can find dog-friendly locations on their map and view pet policies (and amenities). If you want to meet other dog owners, you can join in on one of the events in your area or host one for your own! Lost your dog? BarkHappy allows you to post reports and alerts along with your dog’s photos.

Pawprint

Pet Health Tracker

This app markets itself as “The Official Pet Medical Record.” PawPrint will gather your medical records from your local vet for you to use as proof of vaccination for groomers, kennels, hotels and more. You can set reminders that recur for vet appointments and vaccination boosters. Add friends and other pet owners to your pet’s profile so they have access, as well. For someone who likes to stay organized and prepared, this is the perfect app for you and your pup.

Dog Park Finder Plus

Dog Park App

Get the lowdown on the best dog parks in your area. This app has over 6,000 apps available for you to browse. But it’s not just limited to dog parks. Beaches, hiking trails and more are covered. Filter results for leash rules and fees as well as dog size. User-submitted photos and reviews show you what to expect. This app is only available in the iTunes store and costs around two dollars.

There is so Much Available on the Market Today

If you’re looking for mobile apps for dogs and dog owners, this is the shortlist. There is so much more to choose from in the app marketplaces. Just do your research and find reputable companies before downloading an app onto your phone.

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