The Best Dog Apps
by 24 March, 2013 1:27 pm0
A dog is a man’s best friend. And, perhaps, this is why there are so many apps being developed for dogs. These apps remind you to feed your pet companion, take it for a walk and do other things. Here is a list of 10 such interesting apps:
1. Tagg
Using GPS, this app tracks every movement of your dog. It can measure the exercise it is doing, the area it covers, etc. It can be used as a security feature to know about the whereabouts of your dog. The app is available on Android and iOS.
2. Doggy Datez
It is the Facebook for dogs. You can see the areas where other local dog owners take their dogs for a walk. The network can be accessed easily through smart phones. You can search for “Doggy Datez” by using dog age, dog gender, your age and gender, dog breed etc. It is also available on both Android and iOS.
3. Pet Phone
It is basically a reminder app. You can set reminders for vet appointments, allergies, medications, and food preferences of your pets. The app can easily be synced with calendars. The app can be accessed on iOS.
4. iCam
The app lets you monitor your dogs’ movements even when you are not at home. It can be very useful when you are traveling for longer duration. A camera linked with your mobile keeps providing you real-time updates about your dog. It is available for download on Android and iOS.
5. Petoxins
The app by ASPCA lists out what is harmful for your dogs. From poisonous plants to other small tips, this app is very useful. So whenever you take your dog for a walk, you can be sure that he is safe in case he consumes something unwanted.
6. Map My Dog Walk
This app lets you get fit along with your dog. You can map your routes and stick to them every time you take a walk. You can also calculate the calories you burn each time. The app features geo-tagging for data and photos. It can be downloaded on Android and iOS smart phones.
7. Pet Minder Pro
It simply tracks your dog’s movements. The user interface of this app has been kept simple. You can set reminders to give your dog its medicines, feed it, take it for a walk etc. You can also share information through notifications. It is available on Android.
8. Pet First Aid
It is the perfect app to protect your pets from small health issues. The app has illustration and videos to teach you how to react in a medical emergency. You can learn about bandaging, CPR, muzzling and restraint from this helpful app. It is available on Android and iOS.
9. Weather Puppy
The app lets you check the weather of a place before taking your dog for a walk. It is neatly designed and lets you add your dog’s image too. The developers of the app have partnered with shelters all across the US. The app will be soon available on Android and is currently only available on iOS.
10. Petsie Dog Breeds
It is full of photographs of various breeds of dogs. So you can easily identify any dog’s breed. You can also create a social network profile for your dog.