Having fur babies offers a great sense of companionship and limitless bundles of joy. But just like being a parent to a human being, owning a pet entails responsibilities and demands us to adapt particular parenting methods. It’s quite overwhelming, yes. However, a solution to most of your worries and concerns simply lies in your smartphone. If you’re looking for effective dog training tips, here’s a list of 4 must-install dog apps that are suited for different types of dog owners.
For The Active Parent
1. Puppr for the Active Parent 
You are an active parent if you enjoy going on adventures with your dog. Since you want to keep your canine’s energy up, Puppr will help you do just that. This app is also perfect for first-time fur parents who are looking for a less costly way to train their pets.
Features:
- Over 70 dog training lessons that can teach your pet the basics (ie. how to sit, lay down, and stay), advanced techniques (putting toys away and jump roping), and cool tricks
- Each lesson comes with short videos featuring celebrity trainer Sara Carson (2017 Dog Trainer of The Year)
- A built-in clicker that truly sounds like the real thing
Offers: You’ll get the basic lessons for free but you’ll have to shell out a few bucks for additional programs to get the most out of the sessions.
Download links: Playstore, Applestore
2. Pet First Aid
Like human kids, your furry children also get sick, injured, and require medical attention from time to time. Not everyone has immediate access to a vet. Good thing, the American Red Cross developed an app for those unexpected pet emergencies called Pet First Aid app.
Features:
- Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through everyday emergencies in the palm of your hand.
- Prepare and protect your pet’s health with advice on administering medication, time to say goodbye, behavioral help, and how to act in a disaster situation.
- Early warning sign checker for preventive care.
- Programmable veterinary contact number to be available when needed throughout the app.
- First aid steps for over 25 common pet situations through a combination of text, video, and images, in addition to identifying common toxic substances.
- Locate your nearest emergency vet hospital or pet-friendly hotels.
- Respond to pet emergencies with “how-to” videos for the common and stressful emergency situations inclusive of size-specific CPR techniques.
- Customize multiple pet profiles and set veterinary appointments.
- Interactive quizzes allow you to earn badges that you can share with your friends along with a picture of your pet.
Offers: This app and its featured information are completely accurate and free.
Download links: Playstore, Apple Store
3. Dog Whistle
Dog Whistle emits tones in a high-frequency range that only dogs would hear. This makes it a great tool for pet training. You can train your pup to recognize particular tone frequencies to follow commands. You can train them to calm down, come to you, and perform tricks with a click of a button.
Features:
- Train your dog to do cool tricks
- Frequencies ranging from 200 to 22000 hertz
- Dog whistle
- Tone generator
- 3 different clicker sounds
Offers: The app is free, but contains ads that could get annoying to the experience.
Download links: Playstore
For the Helicopter Parent
4. Human-to-Dog Translator
Helicopter parents are the emotional ones. They are usually very attached and overprotective with their canine kid. If you belong to this category, the dog translator app will help you identify your dog’s feelings with the touch of a button.
Features:
- Has 30 “emotion” buttons that create sounds meant to communicate a particular emotion to your pet
- A microphone that you can use to “talk” to your pup, which translates your words into dog-speak
Offers: Not all emotion buttons are free to access. You have to pay a small amount to purchase all its features.
Download link: Applestore
5. GoodPup
GoodPup lets you have one-on-one dog training with top expert trainers across the country. Their certified trainers will guide you through a course that includes daily training goals, weekly video calls, and text check-ins for questions.
Features:
- Basic commands: Teaching your dog its name, sit, lay down, stay (with a release word), come, heel, leave it, and go to his spot.
- Skills to avoid bad behavior: Socialization with other people and animals; plus, preventing begging, barking, and jumping.
- Potty and crate training
Offers: GoodPup offers guidance for your dog’s first 12 months, but it comes at a cost: $29 a week. (first week is free)
Download links: Playstore, Apple Store
For the Super Parent
6. Pupford
For a super parent, their dog is a full-fledged member of the family. So if you’re an owner who wishes to build a better relationship with your mutt, Pupford is the perfect app for you.
Features:
- A 30-day training program taught by Zak George, an American broadcaster and dog trainer
- Every session (ie. crate training and leash walking) comes with a video and a written step-by-step instructions
- Behavior-specific programs that help curb your pet’s bad habits (ie. biting and too much jumping)
- Promotions for pet treats
Offers: To get unlimited access and add-ons, you’ll have to pay for a subscription. There’s an option to purchase single-use access to the premium course. Sessions for basic dog training commands are free of charge.
Download links: Playstore, Applestore
7. BringFido
BringFido has an easy-to-navigate interface that allows you to search locations near and far to see what lodgings, restaurants, parks, and other spots are available for you and your dog.
Features:
- Over 300,00 pet-friendly hotels and vacation rentals
- More than 60,000 restaurants that allow dogs
- Dog parks, beaches, dog events, and more
- Browse pet-friendly spots on an interactive map
- Detailed and verified pet policies
- Reviews from other pet owners
- Pet-friendly guaranteed booking system
Offers: BringFido is absolutely free for download
Download links: Playstore, Apple Store
For the Busy Parent
8. Lonely Dog Toy
Not all parents are always available to attend to their pet’s needs. If you are the on-the-go type, this app will do the trick while you’re beating deadlines. It’s also recommended for those who own a canine with higher prey drive and more petite paws.
Features:
- Interactive games that invite your pet to “catch” a moving object
- 6 fun animals and objects to chase and 6 different sound effects
- Toys include a dog ball, dog squeaky toy, laser, rabbit, mouse, cat, and fish
- A link to a Youtube channel with loads of relaxing music for your pup
Offers: You may download this app for free. It is recommended to use a tablet if you’re going to try this with your pet. It will be easier for your dog to see the target on a bigger screen.
Download links: Playstore, Applestore
Feel like you don’t belong to any of these types of dog owners? Learn more training tips from fellow pet parents by downloading social network sites, such as Pack, Dogster, and Lovemypets or check out these other dog apps.
