Five must-have apps for every dog parent out there
It shouldn't come off as a surprise when we tell you that there is a plethora of apps meant exclusively for your pooch. But since dogs aren't so well versed with technology and smartphones yet, you can help them (and yourself) by installing some pet-friendly tools on your device. To save you the time and confusion, here are five must-have apps for dog parents.
iKibble
With the iKibble app, you won't ever have to worry about what you should be putting into your doggy's mouth and what should stay hidden in the kitchen. This app lists food items by their health ratings and category, providing all the necessary information about their health benefits, feeding instructions, and preparation guidelines. The app is available for download on Android and Apple devices.
Tractive
If you often go out for walks with your fido, this handy app called Tractive will do you and your doggy a lot of good. It will show the exact distance traveled, your travel routes on map, and will also keep a record of your dog's walking statistics and history, so you can easily monitor your doggy's as well as your own fitness progress.
Pet First Aid
Although we'd wish that such a situation doesn't arise, but in case of emergencies, this app from the Red Cross can be a life saver. From infection to accidents, it has insightful information on as many as 25 common conditions. You can watch how-to videos for on-spot training, and even locate the nearest pet hospitals. It is available for download on Apple and Android.
Puppr
An app to help train your mate? Hell yeah! This popular app includes step-by-step photo instructions and a built-in clicker to facilitate productive dog training sessions. The lessons cover everything from basic acts like sitting to highly advanced tricks. It offers more than 50 tricks, live chat to answer all your queries, built-in tracker to monitor your pooch's progress, and even daily training reminders.
#5: Foursquare
A not-so-obvious pick, but Foursquare can be handy in more ways than one, for all dog parents. It can help you organize dog parties in your city, find nearest pet stores and vet clinics, and also help you find other fellow dog parents.
