The work that happens before the puppy arrives, and in the first days after. What to ask, what to buy, and what the first week actually looks like.
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Free to download is not the same as free to use. Ten dog training apps compared on what each publishes about price, free trial and free content, with the sources.
Barksy Team August 12, 2026
The apps built for puppies, compared on price, free trial, how each answers you and the App Store rating. Every figure sourced, with the page it came from and the date.
Barksy Team August 12, 2026
Potty training runs on timing and a record of what happened. Five dog training apps compared on price, trial and support, with what each publishes about its potty content.
Barksy Team August 12, 2026
A training log turns guesswork into a record you can read back. Five apps compared on price, trial and support, and which one logs sessions alongside the lessons.
Barksy Team August 12, 2026
A puppy needs the same things at the same times every day. Five apps compared on what they publish about price, trial and support, and which of them tracks the day as well as teaching it.
Barksy Team August 12, 2026
Dogo has a certified trainer review video of your dog and publishes no price anywhere. Barksy publishes its price range and answers inside the app. Both apps on 11 sourced facts each, with the sources.
Barksy Team August 10, 2026
Neither app puts you in front of a trainer: Woofz answers with a 24/7 AI assistant, Barksy with step-by-step guides and a daily tip. Compared on published prices, named trainers, lesson counts and App Store scores.
Barksy Team August 10, 2026
Zigzag delivers 250+ puppy lessons on a schedule with 24/7 human coaches. Barksy adds a tracker and reminders and a one-time lifetime price. Published price ranges, trials and App Store scores, with the sources.
Barksy Team August 10, 2026
Nine dog training apps plus our own, compared on published price ranges, trial length, who wrote the training, how each one answers you, and App Store ratings. Every figure carries the page it came from. GoodPup is gone: Rover bought it in 2022.
Barksy Team May 24, 2026
Do puppy training pads have a scent? Discover the answer as we delve into this topic for new puppy owners and potential fur baby adopters.
Stephanie Dunne May 24, 2026
Worried your older dog won't accept a new puppy? Learn the key steps to a peaceful introduction and building a lasting friendship between them.
Angela Reeves May 24, 2026
Discover the secret to introducing your new puppy to a cat. Our guide covers everything you need to get their friendship off to the right start.
Angela Reeves May 24, 2026
