Best Apps for Dog Owners 2021

Best Apps for Dog Owners 2021

Technology today can do almost anything we want it to. You might have an app for ordering food, counting your steps, shopping and more. It’s true what they say these days, “there’s an app for that.”

If you’re a pet parent, there are quite a few apps out there made specifically for people with furry friends. We have created a list of our favorite canine-related apps!

Best Apps for Finding Dog-Friendly Spots

Bring Fido

This convenient app lets you explore different pet-friendly places that you can enjoy with your pup. Users can search through over 250,000 different locations, including dog parks, hotels, restaurants, and learn each location’s doggy rules, such as leash laws.

Petlas 

This global database includes multiple features such as the ability to explore over 100,000 pet-friendly locations, over 50,000 listings of vet practices throughout the world, and even danger alerts. You can give (and get) a heads up from other pet owners about potentially dangerous situations for pets, such as poisonous plants in a park.

Best Apps for Doggy Health

PetCoach

With this app, you can get expert advice about your pup through a convenient online chat! PetCoach has a live chat tool where you can talk with veterinarians and other pet experts about your pet’s health, behavior, and nutrition.

Pet First Aid 

If you’re a pet owner, then this app from the American Red Cross is a must for you! The app puts expert veterinarian advice for everyday pet emergencies right at your fingertips. The info is easy to understand, informative, and best of all, right there when you need it.

Best Apps for Dog Services

Rover

This app (and website) allows you to search through an extensive database of trusted services for dogs and cats. You can find pet sitters, dog walkers, house sitting, drop-in visits, boarding, and doggy daycare, all through a convenient search tool. All of the services are backed by the Rover Guarantee and include 24/7 support, photo updates, and reservation protection.

Wag!

Search through a database of background-checked dog walkers and other service providers, including sitters, boarders, and more, all complete with 24/7 customer support and backed by $1 million in home liability insurance. The company also donates a portion of each walk that is booked through the platform toward feeding a shelter dog in your local area.

Apps for Doggy Fun

BarkCam

Want to get the perfect pic of your puppy pal? BarkCam features 15 different sounds designed to get your dog’s attention so you can snap a great photo.

Puppr

This app is like having a little dog trainer in your pocket, just BYOT, Bring Your Own Treats. You can look at easy to follow photo instructions to teach your pup over 50 tricks using the built-in clicker, plus get your training questions answered via a live chat feature.

Dog Whistler

This app is exactly what it sounds like, a dog whistle for your phone. You can choose from a variety of frequencies and create different lengths for your whistle. Use it as a training tool for your pooch, or just test it out on your friends to see how long they can take it.

What are some of your favorite dog-related apps? We would love to hear from you!