Barksy

Puppy training
made simple

A dog training app that also runs the day. Trusted by 125,000+ puppy parents.

4.6 in App Store
Screenshot of the Barksy app home screen showing recommended content titled 'Puppy 101' and popular topics like potty training, teething, and leash training.

Barksy is free to download, and most plans start with a 3-day free trial.

Here are 5 reasons why Barksy makes raising your puppy easier

Screenshot of the Barksy app's Puppy 101 course screen, showing lessons on first days, potty training, teething, and basic commands.

1. Train your dog without hassle

  • Structured courses covering 20 topics, with over 150 lessons and more than 20 tricks.
  • The program is personalized to your dog's age, breed and personality
  • Positive reinforcement throughout, following the LIMA standard: least intrusive, minimally aversive
  • Lessons are built on marker training, with a clicker in the app
  • Barksy's lessons are written by professional dog trainers and behavior specialists.
Screenshot of the Barksy app's Tracker screen, displaying a puppy's daily schedule with potty, feeding, and activity events.

2. Keep track of your puppy's day

  • Track anything in your dog's day: potty breaks, food and water, walks, sleep, training sessions, medications and health events
  • Anything else you want to keep, too
  • Every entry comes with its history and stats
Screenshot of the Barksy app's Reminders screen, showing customizable reminders for potty breaks, walks, vet visits, and other puppy care tasks.

3. Never miss an important event

  • Set a reminder for anything: walks, potty breaks, meals, training sessions, vet visits, vaccinations, your dog's birthday
  • One-off or repeating, and they arrive as notifications on your phone
Illustration of a woman training her puppy to stop biting her hand.

4. Solve common behavior problems

  • Biting, chewing and nipping
  • Pulling on the leash
  • Barking
  • Potty accidents
  • Separation anxiety
  • A step-by-step guide for each, plus a tip every day
Illustration of a girl meditating with her puppy, holding a bone and a ball.

5. Build a stronger bond with advanced training and care

  • Explore tricks and games
  • Understand your puppy's body language
  • Learn to care for your dog's physical and emotional needs
  • Barksy is free to download, and most plans start with a 3-day free trial.

Here's what some of our puppy parents have to say about Barksy

Renee
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First time owner, 14 week old Lab, biting and nipping problems. Lessons helped a lot, now even doing tricks
RedPanda87
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Great for training especially if it's your first dog. Had puppy blues, but Barksy helped me get over it.
Alice
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My Frenchie got the hang of potty training so fast with this app! 0 accidents this week