Anybody who has a Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc. knows that Wednesday was National Dog Day. As news feeds clogged with puppy pics, tags such as #nationaldogday and #happydogday held the top spot of the trending lists all day long. Here at Small Dog Electronics, we celebrated with our pups and welcomed yours into our stores with a treat and a good scratch behind the ears, which actually happens every day because we think Dog Day should be every day!
It’s good to be a dog in today’s tech-driven society. With all of the dog-friendly apps out there it’s easier than ever for owners to train their pup, monitor their health and even find other dogs in the area in need of a good home. I was able to find some really cool apps in the app store that do all of those things and so much more.
The first app that I came across was an app called PetCoach. PetCoach serves as a platform for users to ask verified vets, trainers and other pet experts their pet-related questions for free. Whether Buster got into your bag of chocolates or he just won’t stop peeing inside the house, PetCoach will be there to help with helpful training tips or crucial diagnosis quick. You can also browse topics on the forum or schedule appointments with trainers and/or vets in your area.
We love our dogs and wish that we could take them everywhere with us, but sometimes that just isn’t possible. With the app, DogVacay, it takes a little bit of the trouble away from finding somebody to watch your dog while you’re gone. DogVacay allows the user to find a certified dog-sitter in their area to watch their dogs while they’re away. One of the coolest features of this app is that the user can reserve and pay the dog-sitter right from the phone and it requires the sitter to to send daily photo updates to the owner so you can travel with peace of mind. Forget the kennel; leave your pup in a real home with fellow dog-lover!
Some dog-lovers are still looking for that special dog to come into their lives. BarkBuddy makes that easier than ever as it connects you with cute pups in search of a good home. All that you have to do is fill out an easy application and once you’re approved, you can browse dogs up for adoption and find the perfect one based on your preferences. BarkBuddy also allows users to become matchmakers and connect other users with pups in need of a good home.
We would love to hear about how you celebrated National Dog Day and hear your reviews of these pup lovin’ apps!