# Does the Dog Die? — Emotional Trigger Database

> Database of emotional triggers in movies, TV shows, and books. (iPhone/iPad app by Does the Dog Die, LLC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/does-the-dog-die/id1507381938 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Does the Dog Die, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499671486)
- Category: Entertainment, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 114 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/does-the-dog-die/id1507381938/reviews.md

## What is Does the Dog Die??

Does seeing a dog die on screen leave you an emotional wreck for weeks? Does the Dog Die saves you from emotional turmoil by exposing which of your triggers are in movies, TV shows or books.

NOT JUST DOGS
180+ triggers, including: 

Animal Triggers
• dogs dying
• spiders
• horses dying
• cats dying
• animals (besides dog/cat/horse) dying
• dragons dying
• bugs
• snakes
• animal abuse
• dog fighting

Addiction Triggers
• drug use
• alcohol abuse
• addiction

Bodily Harm Triggers
• people being burned alive
• finger or toe mutilation
• shaving or cutting
• eye mutilation
• torture
• seizures
• teeth damage
• bones breaking
• heads getting squashed

Family Triggers
• kids dying
• parents dying
• cheating
• kidnapping

Gross Triggers
• farting or spitting
• vomiting

Medical Triggers
• needles or syringes are used
• hospital scenes
• cancer
• electro-therapy
• mental institutions

Mental Health Triggers
• people dying by suicide
• body dysmorphia
• self harming
• claustrophobic scenes
• eating disorders
• anxiety attacks
• gaslighting
• autism abuse

Noxious Triggers
• strobe effects
• shaky cam

Pregnancy Triggers
• miscarriages
• childbirth
• abortions
• pregnant woman deaths

Fear Triggers
• jumpscares
• clowns
• shower scenes
• ghosts
• demonic possession
• stalking

Sex Triggers
• sexual assault
• sexual content
• incest

Social Triggers
• LGBT people dying
• hate speech
• misgendering
• fat jokes
• black guy dies first
• ableism
• antisemitism
• homophobic slurs

Spoiler Triggers
• Santa (et al) spoilers
• sad endings

Violence Triggers
• car crashes
• blood or gore
• drownings
• planes crashing
• people getting hit by cars
• falling deaths
• child abuse
• domestic violence
• nuclear explosions
• hangings
• gun violence
• buried alive
• choking


Pin YOUR triggers so they’re always at the top.

Request NEW triggers and VOTE on others’ suggestions.

ADD new movies, TV shows, books and more.

RATE and COMMENT on movies you’ve seen.

REPORT inaccuracies.

PERSONALIZE your experience.

NO ADS!

## Key features

- 180+ emotional triggers database
- Personalize your trigger list
- Request and vote on new triggers
- Add new movies, TV shows, and books
- Rate and comment on content
- Report inaccuracies

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DDD Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| DDD Pro - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock "Hide Yes/No Spoilers" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock "Show Comments Inline" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock "What's New" | $3.99 | one-time |
| +1 Vote | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 1 Guide | $0.99 | one-time |
| +100 Votes | $2.99 | one-time |
| +500 Votes | $3.99 | one-time |
| +350 Votes | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/does-the-dog-die/id1507381938/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-06-09, version 2.3.1*

I usually dont give apps a rating but this one helped me so much with my fear of emetophobia in movies and i find myself using this app heavily useful

### 5/5 — thank you

*2026-01-16, version 2.3.1*

really helpful resource for anyone with any severe triggers or anxiety. i've been using the website/app for a few years now and it's been really helpful on my journey w my phobia :) thank you for creating this database

### 5/5 — This app is amazing!!!

*2026-01-06, version 2.3.1*

I have severe emetaphobia (fear of v*mit) and this app helps me so much. I also love how it has a huge variety of organized triggers, not just basic ones. Love you DDD!

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2025-12-18, version 2.3.1*

So helpful for my emetophobia

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2025-08-15*

I’m so grateful for this app. My anxiety is so easily triggered by animals in movies and this app is a great tool to avoid unnecessary stress. I love how it doesn’t just cover animals. It covers a wide variety of things that might trigger people and if it doesn’t specifically cover what triggers you, you can request an addition. I love this app. Thank you so much developers and keep up the good work!

### 5/5 — Much obliged

*2025-06-27*

Difficult to even read about it at times (although you have to click on the comment to read details beyond a yes or no to a question), saves me so much heart ache. Thank you for the geniuses whom came up with the concept website turned app and all those whom contribute on a daily basis. I’m too darn sensitive when it comes to animals.

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2025-06-25, version 2.3.1*

As someone who loves animals dearly, this app saves me so much grief. I also recommend it to my brother's girlfriend who is a therapist. I told her it may be something to share with her clients because of all the hundreds of triggers it contains. Great app!

### 5/5 — Essential app

*2025-05-05, version 2.3.1*

I won’t watch a movie before I look it up on DDD. I’m extremely sensitive to animals in distress and I lost my mom to suicide, so now I try to avoid movies that depict it. Mostly I want to know I won’t see an animal harmed, but the variety of triggers this app/website addresses is so helpful for everyone.

### 5/5 — lifesaver❤️

*2025-04-26, version 2.3.1*

i physically couldn’t watch films with illness in it because of my emetophobia - this app helps me skip the parts I can’t watch. It’s so useful and I couldn’t be without it; if you have a fear get this app immediately

### 3/5 — Worked great…until…

*2024-12-05, version 2.3.1*

… I upgraded my phone. Now it won’t load. I’m sad. This was one of my most useful apps.

## Frequently asked questions about Does the Dog Die?

### What does the app do?

This app acts as a database for emotional triggers found in movies, TV shows, and books. It allows users to identify and avoid content that might cause distress, such as animal deaths, violence, or specific phobias.

### What kind of triggers does the app cover?

The app covers a wide range of over 180 triggers, categorized into areas like animal harm, addiction, bodily harm, family issues, medical scenes, mental health themes, pregnancy, fear, sex, social issues, and violence. It also includes specific triggers like car crashes, jumpscares, and sexual assault.

### Is the app free to use?

The app is free to use and does not display any advertisements. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content.

### Can I suggest new triggers or content?

Yes, users can request new triggers and vote on suggestions made by others. You can also add new movies, TV shows, and books to the database, and rate or comment on content you have experienced.

### How does the app help personalize my experience?

You can pin your specific triggers to the top of the list for easy access. This personalization ensures that the most important content warnings for you are always readily available, helping you curate your media consumption effectively.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.0 — 2026-09-04

Verified reviews
Improved UI

### 2.5.0 — 2026-08-19

Community Ratings now show timecodes.
Comments "Save" button bug fix.
Updated Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

### 2.4.1 — 2026-08-10

Professionally produced Scene Alerts.
* Know exactly when triggers happen with timestamps.
* Spoiler-safe descriptions of what happens.
* Timestamp to skip to - avoid the trigger altogether!

### 2.3.1 — 2023-10-12

Get your triggers answered faster.
Vote on new triggers.
Unlock all features.
Become a Supporter!

### 2.2.4 — 2023-07-20

Safe Watching Guides for select titles
- time codes for triggers.
- description of the scene BEFORE the trigger (so you can skip ahead).
- non-triggering comments written by DDD staff.

Bug fix for Sign In during safe watching guide purchase.

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*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 2026-09-04.*