5 must-have apps for the best dog owners

Dogs are loyal friends who are always overjoyed when they see you. Dog lovers can find very interesting apps in the Play Store, from a first aid app to an app that helps with puppy training. We discuss our five favorite apps for dog owners.

1. Dogo — Puppy and Dog Training

Dogo in an immensely popular app that has over a million downloads. It contains more than 100 lessons for you and your four-legged friend and there are different categories of training. This ranges from basic training and toilet training to challenging jumping exercises for the very active dogs.

Dogo includes clear examples with each training exercise and everything is explained in clear steps. You can also really contact dog trainers through this app and even take video exams. Dogo is also a real community where canine friends share photos of their pets and the progress they are making.

2. First Aid for Cats and Dogs

Do you notice after a walk through the forest or through tall grasses that your dog has an annoying tick in his fur? So what were you supposed to do? The Dutch First Aid for cats and dogs app will help you on your way. This app gives you tips on what you should and should not do if your dog shows certain ailments. There is information to help you when he vomits or has a wound.

On the other hand, there is also help in emergencies such as: unconsciousness, suffocation, collision or poisoning. Hopefully you’ll never need this kind of first aid info, but it can be good to have it handy. Furthermore, the first aid app can also advise you on food for your dog and puts you in touch with the vet in your area.

3. Dog Scanner: Dog Breeds

If you’re a dog lover, then you probably want to learn more about the many different dog breeds. With Dog Scanner you can point your camera at a dog to identify the breed. And when it comes to a crossbreed, the app helps to identify the right breeds based on appearance.

Furthermore, Dog Scanner also provides valuable information about each breed, which is useful for owners and future owners of a particular dog breed. You can also use this app to create a collection of photos about any kind of dog, like collecting Pokémon in a Pokédex, but in real life.

4. Animal ID – Protect and Care

With Animal ID you can give your dog a QR code on his collar. If you ever lose it, finders can easily contact you. You can also indicate in the Animal ID app that you cannot find your pet and he will then be sent worldwide. You will also receive a notification the moment someone scans the QR code.

Animal ID also helps to better organize the care of your pet. In the app you can note down medical treatment, vaccination moments and appointments with the dog groomer.

5. Dog Whistle – High Frequency Tone Dog Trainer

Humans only hear sound frequencies up to 20Hz and it is well known that dogs have much more acute hearing. That is precisely what makes the dog whistle such a useful instrument, because it is inaudible to humans, but very loud to your faithful friend. With Dog Whistle you can make sounds from 100 to 22,000 Hz via your phone and your dog will be able to pick them up. Thanks to the dog whistle, you can teach handy tricks or stop dogs from barking out of the blue.

Also discover the best apps for other pets in our Animal Day article. And did you know that both Snapchat and Google Photos have custom features for dogs? Which dog owner app is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.

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