Recent Read: 10 iPhone Apps for Doggy Fans
You're techy, right? If we're techy - you've gotta be techy. Tech-savvy guessing aside, get up to date with these 10 iPhone apps:
Fido Factor allows you to use your iPhone to find all sorts of dog friendly locations from restaurants, hotels, beaches, bars, transportation, pet stores, retail stores to dog specific services such as groomers, walkers and veterinarians. Users rate their experiences at these locations and suggest their personal dog friendly "goodness". You can upload pictures of your dog at dog friendly locations to Fido Factor and then view a map of your dog photos.
iKibble tells you what you can safely feed your dog. The iKibble's built in search feature lets you quickly search the safety of any food. This thorough iPhone app gives advice on how to prepare certain foods for your dog, when you should feed your dog certain foods and how healthy is each food for your dog.
Cesar Says features sound bites from Cesar Milan which you can use to help improve you and your dog's relationship via disciplining, rewarding and exercising tips. Shake or tap your iphone and Cesar will "tsst" at your dog, reminding him who the pack leader is.
Petfinder lets you search over 13,000 shelters and rescue groups for adoptable pets. Search pets by breed, age, gender and size. Share pets with your friends via Facebook, Twitter and e-mail. Contact shelters that have pets you're interested in adopting. Read real heartwarming adoption stories.
Off Leash uses your iPhone's GPS system or enter your zip code to locate the 5 closest dog friendly parks that allow dogs to go "off leash". Off Leash will even provide directions on how to get to the location you choose.Â
Dog First Aid will tell you what to do in the event of a medical emergency until you can get your dog to a veterinary. The Dog First Aid app provides clear, concise advice for common dog emergencies.
The Dog Tricks - Best of 101 Dog Tricks iPhone app will teach your dog eight fun tricks: Sit, Down, Crawl, Roll Over, Shake Hands, Fetch, Spin Circles, Hoop Jump. Each trick features photos, concise instructions and a video with trainer Kyra Sundance demonstrating the training process. A helpful feature if your dog is the tips and troubleshooting sidebar, which addresses common problems with getting your dog to do the tricks.
Dogbook is just what it sounds like, a canine version of Facebook for your iPhone. Create a profile for your dog, upload pictures, post status updates, have him become friends with other dogs, browse other dog profiles.
Be Humane is for the American Humane Society. The app offers ways for you to get involved, show your support, donate time or money and make a difference in a variety of ways. The American Humane Association is the only national nonprofit that protects both children and animals from abuse and neglect.
Dog Translator - Hold your iPhone near your dog when he barks and the Dog Translator will tell you exactly what they are saying. Ok, maybe not exactly what they are saying but maybe what they mean, either way the app is still a lot of fun.    Â
P.S. We are strongly opposed to using our our phones while out with the dogs. Please practice discretion with your phone use when out and about with your furry friends.
