# BarkHappy > Location-based community app for dog owners to find dog-friendly places and connect. (iPhone/iPad app by BarkHappy Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barkhappy/id737271907 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BarkHappy Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/737271910) - Category: Lifestyle, Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.1 · 119 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2013-11-25 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barkhappy/id737271907/reviews.md ## What is BarkHappy? Discover the Dog Friendly World around you! The app your dog has been waiting for. BarkHappy is a location based app and community for dog lovers! Go more places and do more things with your dog. Plus connect with the local dog owners and community in your area! -FIND DOG FRIENDLY PLACES ON THE INTERACTIVE MAP AND BOOK DOG FRIENDLY HOTELS Find dog friendly restaurants, bars, hotels, parks, and more. Even see their pet policies and amenities! -DISCOVER DOGS NEARBY Create a profile for your dog and see others near you! Send wags, messages, or invite others for a play date! -DOG FRIENDLY EVENTS Schedule your own private or public group play dates or dog friendly events and invite your friends. -LOST & FOUND ALERTS Report lost or found dogs and alert other users with the dogs photo, details and contact information- all based on where you dog was last seen BarkHappy is available Nationwide ! Be sure to let us know any feedback, suggestions, or issues you find! Our Support team is ready to help anytime. We're always trying to improve and we hope you and your dog enjoy it! You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! Thanks for your patience and support! If any issues please contact us! We always work on every single support request. ## Key features - Interactive map of dog-friendly places - Book dog-friendly hotels - Discover nearby dogs and owners - Schedule playdates and events - Lost and found dog alerts ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Create A Public Event | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barkhappy/id737271907/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Awesome App! *2023-03-24, version 1.25* If you’re a dog owner looking for new ways to bond with your pet and connect with other dog lovers, BarkHappy is a perfect resource! ### 5/5 — Cool concept *2023-03-22, version 1.25* Love the idea and looking forward to using it more and seeing new features come out! **Developer response:** Thanks if you have any feedback email us at support@barkhappy.com ### 5/5 — Great app *2023-03-21, version 1.25* Love this app❤️. My furry baby is very social and I had a hard time finding more friends for him. Thank you, BarkHappy team!🐶 ### 4/5 — Seems good so far— small improvements could be made *2020-01-26, version 1.15* Hi, just downloaded this app and it seems like a great concept! I just had some minor feedback: you should really be able to filter more in terms of the dogs that come up. For example, If I only want my dog to play with larger dogs as he’s fairly large and I don’t want him to hurt any smaller dogs while playing with them, or if I want to be able to filter by age/energy level as my dog is younger and has high energy and I want him to play with another dog with high energy. ### 5/5 — Finally a great social app for dog owners! *2019-05-12, version 1.13.43* This is exactly what every dog owner needs! Great way to find dog friendly businesses and services. Easy way to meet other dog owners so our pups can play together! Can't wait to get my friends on it! This is amazing. ### 5/5 — Met my wife through BarkHappy! *2019-04-25, version 1.13.43* BarkHappy not only helped me find a buddy for my pup but also helped me meet my wife! I met the most beautiful, animal loving human from the app and we (and our dogs) instantly clicked. The app allows you to browse for doggy (and human) buddies and it just so happens I met “the one”. Can’t recommend this app enough! ### 5/5 — Handy & Fun for Any Dog Owner! *2018-10-30, version 1.13.35* We love the BarkHappy App- it lists local places that are dog friendly in any particular city and even allows you to locate other dog owners in your area and set play dates! It’s also handy to have while traveling with pets! Easy to consult the app for restaurant and leisure activities while on the go! ### 3/5 — Great concept but needs more *2018-09-24, version 1.13.27* Love the concept of this app!! However there are not many people near me using it (I guess it’s not that popular yet) but also the map was lacking for my town. I think users should be able to contribute to the map by adding locations and info about them (for example the dog friendly bars/restaurants in my town were not on the map but I didn’t see any where to add them myself). **Developer response:** Hi Michelle, The entire map is crowd-sourced from user contributions. Tap the blue "+ " button on the bottom right of the map or simply hold your finger down anywhere on the map and let go to add a dog friendly places anytime. Thanks for contributing! Also to see dogs near you by distance, tap the "by distance" view in dogs nearby. If you don't see many yet nearby in your city help us spread the word! Thanks for your support! ### 5/5 — Fun, useful app for dog owners- download it now! *2018-07-08, version 1.13.19* It keeps getting better, I love this app! Being new to town, it's helped me find all the spots I can take my dog so I don't have to leave him at home. I've also met some great people at their monthly charity events and my pup has made new friends too! I'd definitely recommend checking it out! ### 3/5 — Decent, But Public Event $10 Fee Is Ridiculous *2018-04-05, version 1.13.11* First off that public event might cost the host money anyhow, for them to be charged $10 just for some visibility is ridiculous. Secondly, this app isn’t extremely popular in my area—why would I pay $10 for an event I don’t even know people will show up for. Thirdly, I can advertise an event on Facebook and dog groups for free. Why would I pay you $10 to make a public event through your app!? I understand making money off an app. But I suggest doing it a different way, or at least waiting til the app is a bit more popular so a community can be built and the host’s fee might be worth it, but even then not charging $10. Otherwise, yeah, the app is decent. My only other complaint is there aren’t many users in my area, which the app makers have little control over. In the event the $10 fee is taken off I’ll be referring friends and family to the app. **Developer response:** Hi, we're glad to hear you like the app! We actually just made a few updates. First the cost to make an event public is now 1.99 also we've increased the dogs nearby distance view to 300 miles. Thanks for the feedback and support! ## Frequently asked questions about BarkHappy ### What does BarkHappy do? BarkHappy is a location-based app and community designed for dog lovers. It helps users discover dog-friendly places like restaurants, bars, hotels, and parks, and allows them to connect with other dog owners in their area for social activities and playdates. It also features alerts for lost and found dogs. ### What are the key features of BarkHappy? Key features include an interactive map to find dog-friendly venues with their pet policies, the ability to discover and connect with nearby dogs and owners, scheduling private or public dog-friendly events and playdates, and receiving lost and found dog alerts. ### Is BarkHappy free to use? The app is free to download and use, offering a range of features for dog owners. It does have in-app purchases, which may offer additional functionalities or premium features for users. ### What kind of places can I find with BarkHappy? You can find a variety of dog-friendly places, including restaurants, bars, hotels, and parks. The app provides details on their specific pet policies and amenities, helping you plan outings with your dog. ### How does BarkHappy help with lost or found dogs? BarkHappy allows users to report lost or found dogs. Alerts can be sent to other users in the vicinity, including the dog's photo, details, and contact information, based on the last known location. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.25 — 2023-03-21 General performance enhancements and bug fixes ### 1.24 — 2022-11-22 - Removed facebook login - General bug fixes ### 1.22 — 2021-02-25 - New virtual Events Options - Updated Facebook Login - General bug fixes ### 1.21 — 2020-10-09 Improve ZIP code validation ### 1.20 — 2020-10-02 Fixed zip code issue ## Apps similar to BarkHappy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Doggy Time: Dog Training Log](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doggy-time-dog-training-log/id1514159866) | 4.6 (575) | Free | Lifestyle | | [iKibble Free](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikibble-free/id385488145) | 4.7 (125) | Free | Lifestyle | | [UpDog Dates](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/updog-dates/id1551588203) | 4.6 (43) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Skiptown](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skiptown/id1434452488) | 4.3 (36) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Pupford: Puppy Training](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pupford-puppy-training/id1476456602) | 4.8 (3,720) | Free | Lifestyle | | [The Dog Spot Beach Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dog-spot-beach-guide/id987419565) | 2.3 (3) | Free | Lifestyle | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*