10 Dog Apps That Will Make Life Much Easier

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The human motto should really be, “There’s an app for that,” since there is, quite literally, an app for that. In my life, I have experienced more than my fair share of laughs as I’ve realized there is, in fact, apps for the most ridiculous, the most mundane, the most hilarious, and the most fun things I’ve ever seen. And there are apps for the most important things that we do in life, too. And apps aren’t limited just to human use for human benefit, either. They are well-versed in helping dogs get the most out of their owners. So while humans might think all the apps are for their own personal benefit, chances are good that your dog is going to benefit far more from certain apps than you will, even if you feel differently. That’s not to say, however, that these dog apps will not make your life easier as well. We could say that they are a win-win all around. Now that your curiosity is piqued, allows us to suggest that you check out these amazing dog apps. You and your canine companion will both agree they’re worth it.

Pet Secure Vet Locator

All responsible dog owners have a vet they trust and use, but sometimes you’re not in the same neighborhood as your vet. What happens if your dog is injured or becomes sick when you are on vacation and you have no idea where the nearest vet is located? This app will allow you to input your current location so that you can find the closest vet for immediate care for your four-legged friend. While you hope to never have to use this app, it’s one worth having available just in case.

Petometer

This is a great and fun app to have for both you and the dog. Let’s say your dog has enjoyed just a little too much kibble and the vet says he needs to shape up stat for health reasons. You and the dog can both work out together, get healthy together and track your progress using this app. It’s fun, informative and it’s productive.

Dog Whistler

This is a great app for anyone in the training process. It’s designed so that you can create high-frequency sounds, beeps and whistles that will grab the attention of your dog at a moment’s notice. You can use it during the training process as well as after training is done once your dog knows what each beep, sound or noise means. It’s a great way to ensure that your dog comes when called, but it can also be used to train dogs in many other methods as well.

Spending on my Dog

Something that many people don’t take into consideration when planning for not only their dog but for their finances as well is the amount of money it costs to raise a dog. This is an app that will help you budget for your dog, which is a great way of getting your financial life on track, as well as getting your dog’s needs on paper so that they are always in the forefront of your mind.

Dog Teaser Sound Box

Dogs that love to explore will love this app. You can put it in random places around the house or yard and allow it to make noises such as chirps and beeps and even other animal sounds. Your dog will then face the challenge of figuring out where the noise is coming from, and it will keep the dog entertained as long as your battery life is good or as long as you can go without your phone. So, about five minutes, right?

Pup Tox

Sometimes you want to give your dog a little something special off your own plate, or perhaps he helped himself to your dessert. You know that it’s usually all right, but that some people food and other items are toxic to your dog. But, you just cannot remember what they are. This app will immediately provide you with a list of things that are toxic to dogs so that you can get immediate medical care for your pup.

Tagg Pet Tracker

Perfect for the avid explorer (read: Dog that likes to wander and get lost), this app is more necessary for some dogs than fun. It comes with a box that attaches to the collar of your dog so that anytime your dog is missing, you can just check your GPS app to see where the dog is located. It makes finding him or her much easier, and a lot less stressful. It’s great for wandering dogs because it will save you a lot of time searching the neighborhood for your four-legged friend.

Dog Park Finder Plus

Did you know that most dogs with behavior issues are doing through a serious lack of excitement? Dogs that chew your shoes, use the bathroom on the floor and just misbehave in general are typically in need of some stimulation, and that is where this app comes in handy. What you can do is look up nearby parks no matter where you are so that you can enjoy some fun in the sun with your dog, and keep him or her entertained and out of doggie trouble.

Dog Translator

All right, so this is completely useless and not at all accurate. But it is a lot of fun, and you’re going to have a good time with it. You don’t know what your dog is trying to say to you, so you can use this app to translate his barks and see what he’s trying to tell you. It’s probably not accurate, but it’s definitely hilarious.

Finding Rover

Few things in life are as sad as seeing someone lose their animal love and wonder if the animal that someone called them about is actually their own. It’s true that many dogs look so much alike that it’s difficult to tell if the animal located is your own. This app allows you to scan the face of your dog and it saves it. If anything ever happens to your dog and you’re not sure if the dog you find is your own, you can scan the dog’s face a second time and the app uses facial recognition software to let you know whether or not this is, in fact, your dog.

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