Wednesday Woofs: 15 Must Have Dog Apps

1. Tagg

This is a computer/phone application that helps you track and locate the activities of your beloved pets 24/7! This tracker, which easily attaches to your dog’s collar can even be taken into the pool. You set up the boundaries for your pup and if they happen to wander out of that zone you will be sent a text or email. In addition, you can track your dog’s daily exercise, which veterinarians recommend should be about 30-60 minutes per day.

http://www.pettracker.com/

2. Pet Finder

Looking for the perfect dog for you? Search no further, just answer a few simple questions about what aspects of a dog you’re looking for and this application will do all the searching for you! Rescue a pet today.

www.petfinder.com

3. DoggyDatez

This application makes your walks more interactive not only with other dogs but other people as well! Want to know where all the golden retriever owners are? Or where only adults are walking their dogs? You can search type of dogs or genders/age of owners to meet up with people and dogs similar to you and yours. Ultimately you want to claim and mark as many territories as you can not only to see who else visits but to make it on the Top Dogs List.

http://doggydatez.com/

4. Pet Phone

This mobile application keeps track of your dog’s health needs. You can sync your calendar with Vet appointments and check ups, keep track of your dog’s favorite foods and eating habits, along with how his/her weight is fluctuating to keep them as fit as possible.

www.bedaronco.competPhone.html

5. Pet Dossier

Have a dog sitter, or left your dog at a daycare but feel like you may have forgotten to mention every detail there is to know about your pooch? Never fear, the Pet Dossier app is here! With this app you can send notifications and updates to your sitter and daycare. Not to mention, the application is fun and easy to use.

http://www.yepyup.com/apps/pet-dossier/home.html

6. iCam

Miss seeing your pup’s face while at work, this application lets you remote view your home from your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android Device as it detects movement.

Skjm.com/icam

7. Petoxins

Did you know there are some plants that can be very toxic to your dog if consumed? In 2009 alone the Animal Poison Control Center dealt with over 140,000 cases of pets being exposed to toxic substances.. 10,000 of which derived from common household and/or garden products. After compiling information from a number of toxicologists, this application will inform you of what plants and products in your home, or as you shop, are safe for your pup as well as how harmful they can potentially be. In addition, the app will inform you of what you can do if your dog has ingested a dangerous substance.

http://blog.aspca.org/content/poisonous-plant-petoxins-app-launches-itunes

8. Map My Dog Walk

With this application both you and your pup can stay fit and keep track of your progress at the same time. Whether with your iPhone or Android you can track the length of your walk, calories lost and save your favorite trails. In addition you can see where fellow app users run to explore different routes and share your own.

http://www.mapmyfitness.com/

9. Pet First Aid & Pet MD

No more worries of being out of luck when it comes to needing dog medical advice in a hurry. These applications have illustrations, articles and videos to aid you with simple cuts or impalements to CPR and choking incidents. In addition, you can save vital medical information on your phone, including recent events, and send them over to your local vet at just the touch of your finger.

http://jive.me/apps/petfirstaid/

www.petmd.com

10. Pet Minder Pro

Find yourself forgetting last time you gave your dog a bath, flea meds, a visit to the vet or even a play day at the park? Well forget no longer! Pet minder will log the important events of your dog and remember for you that your dog is perhaps in need of another bath.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mypetminder-easy-way-to-track/id508558434?mt=8

11. iKibble

We all have those moments of weakness where we feed our begging pooch some table scraps, but what is really good to feed your dog at the dinner table? With this application you can wipe off your hands, search the food and see if giving your dog a little  snack is truly suitable or not.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ikibble/id351834112?mt=8

12. Petsie Dog Breeds

Recently saved a dog from a pound or shelter, but not sure of the breed? This app will assist you with high quality photos and survey questions to help you find the answer. Some users even create profiles for their dogs to make it a fun social network.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/dog-breeds/com.ideawire.petsie.dogbreeds

13. Dog Whistler and Dog Tricks & Bark Machine

Curious about getting inside your dog’s mind and teaching them new tricks? Well this app will not only provide you with a fun whistle, but give you tips on how to make your dog a main act at your next dinner party.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dog-whistler-your-free-dog/id306614060?mt=8

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dog-tricks-bark-machine/id304074131?mt=8

14. Weather Puppy

You’ve never seen a cute, fun and interactive 3-day weather updater like this. Not only will you find out if there’s going to be suitable weather for a nice doggy day out, but you get to have fun with the application as well.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orange.labs.weatherdog&hl=en

15. Pet Acoustics

If your dog is always racing around and barking, you might want to try this application to put them at ease. Dogs hear quite differently from humans, so the creators of this app developed music different animals found appealing and soothing.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pet-acoustics/id333229175?mt=8