Pettify

Best Apps for New Puppy Owners in 2026: Training, Routine, Health

By the Pettify Team · Published

Prices and ratings checked on 17 Oct 2026, US App Store

Pettify is our app. Here is how we compared.

We make Pettify, which keeps a puppy’s health record and care plan. Most apps on this page do a different job, such as training lessons or first aid, so read it as a kit list rather than a contest. We used only what each developer publishes in the US App Store and on its own website, listed the apps alphabetically, and show what Pettify does not do in the same table.

The first months with a puppy bring three jobs at once: teaching the basics, keeping a routine of meals, naps and potty trips, and staying on top of vaccinations and vet visits. None of the seven apps below says it does all three. Most owners end up with two: one for training and one for the routine or the health record. Here is what each does, by its developer’s own description.

Quick picks

One pick per job, not a ranking. Each label points to the app whose published features fit it best, in our judgement.

  • Best for

    A training plan made for puppies

    Zigzag

    A program tailored to your puppy’s age and breed, with three daily lessons, more than 250 video lessons and a coach chat in Premium.

  • Best for

    Tricks and live help from trainers

    Puppr

    Over 100 video lessons from trainer Sara Carson, a weekly puppy guide with a daily schedule, and 24/7 trainer chat in Premium.

  • Best for

    A clicker, whistle and feedback on your videos

    Dogo

    More than 100 tricks with video instructions, a built-in clicker and whistle, and video exams that a Dogo trainer reviews.

  • Best for

    One structured course

    Pupford

    The 30-Day Perfect Pup Course by trainer Zak George, with daily video lessons on house training, crate training, leash walking and socialization.

  • Best for

    Meals, naps and potty trips on a schedule

    Pup to Date

    See when the puppy last went out, ate or had its meds, set recurring and smart reminders, and log from an Apple Watch or a widget.

  • Best for

    Being ready for an emergency

    Pet First Aid

    Free, from the American Red Cross: first aid steps for more than 25 situations, CPR videos by the pet’s size and the nearest emergency vet.

  • Best for

    Vaccines, vet visits and a care plan

    PettifyOur app

    A care plan built from breed and age that updates as the puppy grows, vaccination reminders 7, 3 and 1 day before, and a PDF report for the vet.

How we compared

We checked every app on 17 Oct 2026. Prices, in-app purchases, ratings, the date of the latest version and the number of languages come from each app’s page in the US App Store. Features come from the App Store description and, where the table says “Website”, the developer’s own site; Android availability comes from Google Play. Prices are in US dollars.

We picked apps for the jobs a new puppy brings rather than one kind of app. We searched the US App Store for “new puppy”, “puppy training” and “pet first aid”, and chose four training apps with thousands of ratings each, a puppy schedule app, the American Red Cross first aid app and Pettify. Apps for finding a puppy, a sitter or a walker are not included.

We did not install these apps. A “Yes” is what the developer states; “Not stated” means we did not find it in the description or on the website, and the app may still have it. “No” appears only in Pettify’s column, because we know our own app (version 1.2.0, the release with the pee and poop log).

Apps are listed alphabetically, with no overall score, and the quick picks are our judgement. We drafted this page with AI assistance from the sources linked in each card and checked every price, rating and feature against them.

Side by side

What each app is for comes first, then training, routine and health. Under each “Yes” is where the developer says it.

Swipe sideways to see all seven apps.

Prices and ratings checked on 17 Oct 2026, US App Store
AppDogoPet First AidOur appPettifyPup to DatePupfordPupprZigzag
Basics
Main jobTraining lessonsApp StoreFirst aid guideApp StoreHealth record and care planRoutine and remindersApp StoreTraining coursesApp StoreTraining lessonsApp StorePuppy training planApp Store
PlatformsApp Store and Google Play listingsiPhone, Apple Watch, AndroidiPhone, AndroidiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision ProNo Android or web versioniPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AndroidiPhone, iPad, AndroidiPhone, AndroidiPhone, Android
PriceIn-app purchases on the App Store page1-month or 12-month plansPrices listed from $3.99 to $99.99; 7-day free trialFreeNo in-app purchases listed$49.99 a yearOr $4.99 a month$9.99 or $14.99 a yearPro; or $3.99 a month$39.99 every 6 monthsAcademy; or $9.99 a month, $199.99 lifetime$99.99 a yearPremium, per its description; or $13.99 a month$24.99–$49.99 a yearSeveral annual prices listed; 7-day free trial
Free versionNot stated7-day free trialYesNo in-app purchases listedApp StoreNo7-day free trial on the yearly planNot statedNot statedNot statedPremium unlocks all lessons and live chatYesFree learning contentApp Store
App Store ratingAverage and number of US ratings4.817,277 ratings4.274 ratings5.03 ratings4.7882 ratings4.83,724 ratings4.827,217 ratings4.84,020 ratings
Latest version15 Oct 20261 Sep 202611 Oct 202617 Sep 20266 Aug 20266 Oct 202616 Oct 2026
LanguagesAs listed in the App Store14 languagesEnglish only7 languagesEnglish onlyEnglish onlyEnglish onlyEnglish only
Training
Video training lessonsYes100+ tricks, 12 programsApp StoreNot statedNoNot statedYesDaily lessons for 30 daysApp StoreYes100+ lessonsApp StoreYes250+ lessonsApp Store
Ask a trainerYesTrainers review your videosApp StoreNot statedNoNot statedOwner communityA free private communityApp StoreYes24/7 live chat, PremiumApp StoreYes24/7 coaches, PremiumApp Store
Plan for the puppy’s age or breedNot statedNot statedYesCare plan by breed and ageNot statedNot statedYesWeekly guide by development stageApp StoreYesTraining plan by age and breedApp Store
Routine and health
Potty schedule remindersYesApp StoreNot statedNoA pee and poop log, without remindersYesRecurring and smart remindersApp StoreNot statedYesApp StoreNot stated
Vaccination remindersNot statedNot statedYes7, 3 and 1 day beforeNot statedNot statedNot statedNot stated
Vet visits and recordsNot statedYesVet appointments and contact numberApp StoreYesVisits, lab results, PDF reportNot statedNot statedNot statedNot stated
First aid stepsNot statedYes25+ situations, CPR videosApp StoreNoNot statedNot statedNot statedNot stated
Shared with familyNot statedNot statedYesEdit or view-only rolesYesWith a share codeWebsiteNot statedNot statedNot stated
  • Yes: the developer states it, in the source named under the word.
  • Not stated: we did not find it in the App Store description or on the website. The app may still have it.
  • No: Pettify does not have it. The Pettify column describes our own app.

The apps one by one

In alphabetical order. Ratings are the US App Store average and number of ratings on 17 Oct 2026, as they were.

Dogo

In the App Store as “Dogo - Dog Training & Clicker”

Best for:A clicker, whistle and feedback on your videos

A training app for dogs and puppies with a large library of tricks and programs, and trainers who review the videos you send.

Good to know

  • More than 100 tricks with video instructions and 12 programs, including a new puppy program and potty training (App Store).
  • A built-in clicker and whistle, and video exams with feedback from a Dogo trainer (App Store).
  • Reminders for the puppy’s potty and training schedule, and articles on behavior, nutrition and health (App Store).
  • 17,277 ratings with a 4.8 average, an Apple Watch app, 14 languages and an Android version.

Keep in mind

  • After the 7-day free trial you need a subscription; a free version is not mentioned.
  • Ten subscription prices from $3.99 to $99.99 are listed without periods, so check the price in the app.
  • Vaccination reminders and health records are not mentioned.
Price (US)
Subscription for 1 or 12 months after a 7-day free trial; prices from $3.99 to $99.99 are listed.
Platforms
iPhone, Apple Watch, Android
App Store rating
4.8 average from 17,277 ratings
Latest version
15 Oct 2026
Languages
14 languages

Sources: App Store listing (opens in a new tab) · Google Play listing (opens in a new tab)

Pet First Aid

Best for:Being ready for an emergency

The American Red Cross guide to everyday pet emergencies, for dogs and cats. Worth installing before you need it, because it is free.

Good to know

  • First aid steps for more than 25 common situations, with text, video and images, and a list of common toxic substances (App Store).
  • “How to” videos for stressful emergencies, including CPR techniques by the size of the pet (App Store).
  • Finds the nearest emergency vet hospital, and keeps your vet’s phone number available throughout the app (App Store).
  • Free, with no in-app purchases listed, and an Android version on Google Play.

Keep in mind

  • A reference guide, not a tracker: training, routines and reminders are not mentioned, apart from vet appointments.
  • 74 ratings with a 4.2 average, the lowest average here.
  • English only.
Price (US)
Free.
Platforms
iPhone, Android
App Store rating
4.2 average from 74 ratings
Latest version
1 Sep 2026
Languages
English only

Sources: App Store listing (opens in a new tab) · Google Play listing (opens in a new tab)

Pettify

Our app

In the App Store as “Pettify: Pet Care & Health”

Best for:Vaccines, vet visits and a care plan

A health record and care plan for your puppy, with a diary the whole family shares. It is not a training app: pair it with one of the training apps here.

Good to know

  • A care plan from breed and birth date that updates and tells you when your puppy grows up; every task names its source, such as AAHA or WSAVA guidelines.
  • Vaccination reminders 7, 3 and 1 day before the due date, and vet visits with the medicines prescribed at each one.
  • Walks, play and training sessions are logged with duration and distance, next to a pee and poop log you can also fill by asking Siri.
  • Family sharing with edit or view-only roles, so everyone who feeds or walks the puppy sees the same diary.
  • A PDF report for the vet with attached lab results and scans printed inside.

Keep in mind

  • No training lessons, no trainer chat and no clicker.
  • No first aid guide. The AI assistant gives general guidance and does not diagnose.
  • No reminders to take the puppy out.
  • No free version: $4.99 a month, or $49.99 a year with a 7-day free trial. The monthly plan has no trial.
  • Apple devices only, and 3 ratings in the US App Store.
Price (US)
$4.99 a month, or $49.99 a year with a 7-day free trial. No free version.
Platforms
iPhone, iPad, Mac with Apple silicon, Apple Vision Pro
App Store rating
5.0 average from 3 ratings
Latest version
11 Oct 2026
Languages
7 languages

Sources: App Store listing (opens in a new tab)

Pup to Date

In the App Store as “Pup to Date - Puppy Schedule”

Best for:Meals, naps and potty trips on a schedule

A routine app for raising a puppy on a strict schedule: log meals, bathroom trips, meds and training, and let reminders keep you on time.

Good to know

  • See when the puppy last went out, ate or had its meds; a calendar view shows events across days (App Store).
  • Recurring reminders and smart reminders that follow an event, such as a walk two hours after feeding (App Store, website).
  • Apple Watch app, Home and Lock Screen widgets, a Live Activity for open-ended training and Shortcuts support (App Store).
  • Share the dog’s data with family through a code (website), and an Android version is available.

Keep in mind

  • Vaccination reminders and health records are not mentioned.
  • Two yearly Pro prices are listed ($9.99 and $14.99), so check the price in the app.
  • English only.
Price (US)
Pro: $9.99 or $14.99 a year, or $3.99 a month.
Platforms
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android
App Store rating
4.7 average from 882 ratings
Latest version
17 Sep 2026
Languages
English only

Sources: App Store listing (opens in a new tab) · Developer website (opens in a new tab) · Google Play listing (opens in a new tab)

Pupford

In the App Store as “Pupford: Puppy Training”

Best for:One structured course

A training app built around one structured course, the 30-Day Perfect Pup Course by trainer Zak George, with more courses in Pupford Academy.

Good to know

  • Daily video lessons and exercises over 30 days: obedience, house training, crate training, leash walking and socialization (App Store).
  • Desensitization sounds such as thunderstorms, fireworks and doorbells for practising calm reactions (App Store).
  • A free private community for questions, and hundreds of articles on training and behavior (App Store).
  • 3,724 ratings with a 4.8 average, and an Android version.

Keep in mind

  • The App Store page does not say which lessons are free.
  • Courses such as potty training or recall are also sold one by one for $14.99–$19.99, next to the Academy plans.
  • Reminders and health records are not mentioned; its latest version is from 6 Aug 2026.
Price (US)
Pupford Academy: $9.99 a month, $39.99 every 6 months or $199.99 lifetime. Single courses $14.99–$19.99.
Platforms
iPhone, iPad, Android
App Store rating
4.8 average from 3,724 ratings
Latest version
6 Aug 2026
Languages
English only

Sources: App Store listing (opens in a new tab) · Google Play listing (opens in a new tab)

Puppr

In the App Store as “Puppr - Dog Training & Tricks”

Best for:Tricks and live help from trainers

Step-by-step video lessons from basic obedience to advanced tricks, taught by trainer Sara Carson, with a weekly guide for puppies.

Good to know

  • Over 100 lessons with videos and a built-in clicker, all taught with positive reinforcement (App Store).
  • A weekly puppy guide with developmental stages, training focus and a daily schedule for training, potty and sleep (App Store).
  • 24/7 live chat with trainers, and reminders for the potty and training schedule (App Store).
  • 27,217 ratings with a 4.8 average, the most here, and an Android version.

Keep in mind

  • Live chat, masterclasses and all lessons need Premium: $13.99 a month or $99.99 a year, per its description.
  • The App Store page lists other Premium prices too, from $9.99 to $99.99, and lesson packs from $2.99, so check the price in the app.
  • Health records and vaccination reminders are not mentioned.
Price (US)
Premium: $13.99 a month or $99.99 a year, per its description. Premium unlocks live chat, masterclasses and all lessons.
Platforms
iPhone, Android
App Store rating
4.8 average from 27,217 ratings
Latest version
6 Oct 2026
Languages
English only

Sources: App Store listing (opens in a new tab) · Google Play listing (opens in a new tab)

Zigzag

In the App Store as “Zigzag - Dog & Puppy Training”

Best for:A training plan made for puppies

A puppy training app that describes itself as dedicated to puppyhood: a plan by age and breed covering basics, crate training, potty training and socialization.

Good to know

  • A tailored program with three daily lessons, from more than 250 video lessons (App Store).
  • Covers sleep and crate training, potty training, leash walking, socialization, grooming and feeding (App Store).
  • 24/7 chat with training coaches in Premium, which has a 7-day free trial; some learning content is free (App Store).
  • 4,020 ratings with a 4.8 average, and an Android version.

Keep in mind

  • Premium is needed for coaches and unlimited lessons, and several annual prices from $24.99 to $49.99 are listed.
  • It describes itself as dedicated to puppyhood.
  • Reminders and health records are not mentioned.
Price (US)
Premium: annual plans of $24.99–$49.99 and monthly plans of $8.99–$9.99 are listed, with a 7-day free trial.
Platforms
iPhone, Android
App Store rating
4.8 average from 4,020 ratings
Latest version
16 Oct 2026
Languages
English only

Sources: App Store listing (opens in a new tab) · Google Play listing (opens in a new tab)

Which one should you choose?

  • You want video lessons in basic obedience

    Zigzag, Puppr, Dogo, and Pupford.

  • You want a person to answer training questions

    Puppr, Zigzag, and Dogo. Trainer help is part of the paid plans.

  • You want to be ready for an emergency

    Pet First Aid. Free, from the American Red Cross. It does not replace a call to your vet.

  • Your days need a routine of meals, naps and potty trips

    Pup to Date.

  • Someone in the family uses Android

    Dogo, Pet First Aid, Pup to Date, Pupford, Puppr, and Zigzag. Pettify works only on Apple devices.

  • You want vaccinations, vet visits and a care plan by breed and age on Apple devices

    Pettify. This is our app.

Frequently asked questions

Which apps does a new puppy owner need?

Usually two or three that do different jobs: a training app such as Zigzag, Puppr, Dogo or Pupford; something for the daily routine and potty trips, such as Pup to Date; and a place for vaccinations and vet visits, such as Pettify, which is our app. Pet First Aid from the American Red Cross is free and worth having before you need it.

Is there a free app for new puppy owners?

Pet First Aid lists no in-app purchases, and Zigzag says some of its learning content is free. Dogo and Zigzag Premium start with a 7-day free trial, and Puppr says its Premium unlocks all lessons and live chat. Pettify has no free version: $4.99 a month, or $49.99 a year with a 7-day free trial.

Which puppy training app lets you ask a real trainer?

Puppr and Zigzag both describe 24/7 chat with trainers or coaches in their paid plans. Dogo says its trainers review the training videos you send. Pupford offers a free private community of owners; trainer chat is not mentioned.

Can one app cover training and health records?

None of these seven says it does both. The training apps do not mention vaccination reminders or health records, and Pettify has no training lessons. Most owners pair a training app with one for the routine or the health record.

Are these apps only for puppies?

No. Dogo and Puppr are written for dogs as well as puppies, and Pet First Aid covers dogs and cats. Zigzag focuses on puppyhood. Pettify’s care plan changes as your pet grows and tells you when your puppy grows up.

Why is Pettify on this list?

Because we make it, and it covers one of the jobs: vaccinations, vet visits and a care plan. We say so at the top, list the apps alphabetically, and show in the same table what Pettify does not do: no training lessons, no first aid guide, no potty reminders, no free version and only 3 ratings.

Changes and corrections

  • : First version. Prices, ratings and features checked in the US App Store, on Google Play and on developers’ websites.

Found a mistake, or has a price or feature changed? Email [email protected] and we will check it and update this page. We recheck the whole page every three months.