Dogs don’t just come pre-trained. A dog with good manners takes time, commitment and training. Unfortunately the covid-19 pandemic has made it difficult for owners of new dogs to get any good 1 on 1 or group training. Don’t lose hope though as there is another solution! Training apps have increased in popularity as a result of the decline in in-person training sessions. Here are 7 great training apps that will help your dog win the goodest doggo award!

1. Puppr dog training app

Available on apple and android, Puppr is an easy to follow at home training app that utilizes help on demand and lessons taught through positive reinforcement. As a bonus, there are also 50+ tricks that you can use Puppr to teach your dog, ranging from beginner to circus tricks.

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2. Goodpup

Goodpup comes equipped with glowing reviews and a 4.9/5 on the apple app store. Good pup offers 1 on 1 video sessions with certified trainers and a course that includes a weekly video call, daily training goals, and text check-ins for whenever you have questions.

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3. iTrainer dog and whistle trainer

As the name suggests, iTrainer provides a tool for sound training. The app is programmed with 50+ sound effects and customizable frequency from 100hz to 35kHz. iTrainer can even be used on the apple watch!

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4. Pocket puppy school

Pocket puppy school has excellent organization of progress and goals. All of the dog training information is organized into daily, bite-sized topics and keeping focus is made easy by using lots of pictures, videos and different styles of texts.

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5. Doggo 

Doggo recommends the perfect training program tailored to your dog’s needs. They also have dog trainers who review your progress and provide feedback on your dog’s performance. There is also the opportunity to participate in weekly photo challenges and exchange your experience with other dog parents.

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6. Pupford

This app is designed to strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Pupford supports positive reinforcement to help owners with problem behaviours like biting/chewing, potty training, crate training, reactivity and recall.

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7. Pup to date

Pup to date emphasizes organization and scheduling during training. Afterall, dogs really do respond to a routine! Track your dog throughout the day and quickly see when was the last time you took your dog out to go to the bathroom, the last time you fed them, the last time you gave them their meds, and whatever else you want to keep track of.

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