The best dog training apps
Eight dog training apps, compared from their own store listings. The best one depends on what you need: tricks, a puppy course, a coach, or daily care.
We make Tumble. We've tried to be fair: every fact about other apps comes from their own App Store or Google Play listing, checked on October 29, 2026. If something has changed, tell us and we'll fix it.
How we picked
- Reward-based methods
- Lessons in small steps with clear criteria
- What else it tracks: walks, meals, health
- Whether a human trainer is available
Reward-based methods- 1
Dogo
Best for: The biggest trick library with trainer feedback
A dog training app with a library of 100+ tricks with video, a built-in clicker and whistle, and video exams reviewed by a trainer. Available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Android.
- 2
Puppr
Best for: Tricks from a known trainer, with live chat
A dog training app with over 100 lessons by Sara Carson, a built-in clicker, badges, reminders and live chat with trainers on Premium.
- 3
Zigzag
Best for: Puppies, with coaches
A puppy and dog training app with over 250 lessons, a plan by age and breed, messaging with training coaches and nutrition advice.
- 4
Woofz
Best for: Video lessons and an AI assistant
A dog training app with video lessons, a behaviour programme, a walking tracker, care routines and an AI assistant. Cats are covered by a separate app from the same maker, Meowz.
- 5
Pupford
Best for: One structured 30-day puppy course
A puppy training app built around a 30-day course by Zak George, with noise-desensitisation sounds, articles and a shop.
- 6
PawChamp
Best for: Plans, trainer access and a family plan
A dog training and care app with personalised plans, video lessons, trainer access, an AI assistant, streaks, walk planning and a family plan.
- 7
GoodPup
Best for: Weekly live calls with a trainer
A live dog training service with weekly video calls with a trainer and chat between sessions.
- 8
Tumble
Best for: Homes with a cat as well, and daily care in one app
One app for cats and dogs: training lessons, a game library, GPS walks with potty stops, a meal log that stops double feeding, and a health log with a vet report. Works solo; share with a sitter when you want.
Side by side
| Feature | Tumble | Dogo | Puppr | Zigzag | Woofz | Pupford | PawChamp | GoodPup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cats | Yes | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described |
| Dogs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Step-by-step training lessons | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in clicker | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described |
| Game library | Yes | Not described | Yes | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described |
| Walk tracking | Yes | Yes | Not described | Not described | Yes | Not described | Yes | Not described |
| Meal log | Yes | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described |
| Health log (weight, meds, vaccines) | Yes | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described |
| Report for the vet | Yes | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described |
| Reminders | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not described | Yes | Not described | Not described | Not described |
| Share with family or a sitter | Yes | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Yes | Not described |
| Certificates | Yes | Not described | Not described | Not described | Yes | Not described | Not described | Not described |
| Apple Watch | Yes | Yes | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not described | Not described |
| Human trainer or coach | Not described | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not described | Not described | Yes | Yes |
| AI assistant | Not described | Not described | Not described | Not described | Yes | Not described | Yes | Not described |
"Not described" means we couldn't find it in the app's store listing. It may still exist. Updated October 29, 2026: first published.
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