# DogHood:Dog Playdates & Meetup — Find Dogs & Events Near You

> Connects local dog owners for playdates, walks, events, and advice. (iPhone/iPad app by MyDogHood LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doghooddog-playdates-and-meetup/id1547568850 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MyDogHood LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547460060)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 300 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doghooddog-playdates-and-meetup/id1547568850/reviews.md

## What is DogHood?

DogHood is the neighbourhood community for dog parents.
Join 18,000+ dog owners across 400+ US cities. 
Find playdates for your dog, join monthly pack walks, get training advice from local certified trainers and discover dog-friendly parks and services near you — all in one app built exclusively for dog owners.
YOUR LOCAL DOG COMMUNITY 
The moment you sign up you're added to your local neighbourhood feed. See what dog parents near you are talking about, ask questions and connect with dogs within 25 miles.
PLAYDATES & PACK WALKS
Schedule one-on-one playdates with compatible dogs nearby. Join free monthly pack walks organised by local trainers and community leaders in your city. Real walks. Real dogs. Real neighbours.
MESSAGE DOG PARENTS DIRECTLY 
Connect and chat with dog parents near you. Our Handshake system means you only receive messages from people you choose — safe, private and spam-free.
DISCOVER NEARBY 
Explore dog-friendly parks, upcoming meetups and local pet services on a live map. Find a trusted trainer, walker or sitter in your neighbourhood with one tap.
TRAINING TIPS FROM LOCAL EXPERTS 
Certified dog trainers in your community answer real questions from real dog parents. Ask about behaviour, training, anxiety, socialisation and more — and get expert advice from someone who knows your neighbourhood.
100% DOG OWNERS 
Every single DogHood user owns a dog. No filtering needed. Every connection you make is with someone who understands exactly what your life looks like.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Find local dog playdates
- Join neighborhood pack walks
- Discover dog-friendly events
- Get advice from dog owners
- Dog services map
- Create your own events

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| DogHood Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Time Ticket | $19.99 | one-time |
| Doghood pro case | $49.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of DogHood?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👥 Strong community connection for dog owners
- 🎉 Excellent local events and meetups
- 📱 Easy-to-use interface and navigation
- 💡 Comprehensive pet care resources and tips
- 🐕 Safe space for dog socialization
- 🔍 Helpful Q&A and advice forums
- 📸 Fun photo sharing and browsing features
- 🏥 Valuable service recommendations (vets, groomers, trainers)
- 🤝 Facilitates real-world friendships among dog parents
- 📍 Neighborhood-focused local connections

**Cons**

- 💬 No direct messaging between users
- 📢 Excessive notifications and ads
- 🌍 Limited geographic availability (Bay Area/NYC focused)
- 💰 Paywall for some events and features
- 🎨 UI feels like Facebook clone, lacks uniqueness
- 🔧 Confusing interface despite ease claims
- ⚠️ Signup issues with location verification
- 📧 Aggressive subscription/payment tactics
- 🐛 Various technical glitches reported

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Zip code screen prevents signup in certain regions
- App forces location to New York City
- Excessive notification frequency (5+ per day)
- Signup error messages
- General glitches and technical issues
- Confusing interface elements

**Most requested features**

- Direct messaging capability between users
- Improved notification management system
- Expansion to more geographic regions
- More unique UI design differentiation
- Faster notification clearing process
- Better subscription clarity and fairness

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doghooddog-playdates-and-meetup/id1547568850/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wonderful app for dog lovers

*2026-07-07*

Finally something for pet parents to enrich the lives of their fur babies. So happy to be part of this community! 

Really enjoyed the pack walk, golden retriever meet up and Halloween gathering.  Also grateful for connecting me to NorCal golden retriever rescue to help rescue a golden retriever at the shelter as soon as her stray wait ended. 

Looking forward to the future events .

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for being part of the DogHood Community ! Please share and spread words to make your neighborhood the strongest dog community.

### 5/5 — Doghoodapp

*2026-05-18, version 2.6.5*

Love this app! Thanks for creating a fun dog app where we can meet new dogs locally and a lot more! Such a great idea!

### 5/5 — Cutest App!

*2026-05-13, version 2.6.5*

My new favorite app!

### 5/5 — Wonderful App!!

*2026-01-27*

I have been a longtime member of the Dogwood community. This is a very resourceful app providing wide array of information for one’s dog. From training tips to meet ups (Halloween is the best one).  As a dog owner of a doodle, I had an opportunity recently to attend a meetup especially for doodles. It was awesome. My dog had fun running around with other fellow pups in a safe space.  It is easy to sign up and share information and pics of your pup and at the same time be part of the wonderful growing community.

### 1/5 — Useless for direct messaging to arrange play dates

*2026-01-11, version 2.6.3*

You can’t message other users. You can only like and comment on posts and you get a bunch of notifications and ads from businesses

### 1/5 — Couldn’t sign up

*2026-01-04, version 2.6.3*

The app wouldn’t let me past the zip code screen because it insisted I live in New York City and wouldn’t let me change it. 
Looking at thedoghood website I’m not sure there anything to sign up for anyway, outside the Bay Area. I’m in the Midwest. And there seems to be a paywall to attend play dates, so this isn’t what I thought it was anyway.

### 5/5 — Love the app

*2025-11-15*

Love the DogHood community. Easy to navigate and we get to know what local events are around. Really great to connect dog parents and also I scroll through the main page to look at other cute doggies during my spare time. Parents also get to share tips.

### 5/5 — DogHood brings helpful pet community together

*2025-05-17, version 2.5.7*

Love DogHood community for getting resources and answers to many pet related issues! I got amazing feedback about doctors and hospitals!

### 5/5 — Dog sitting

*2025-04-24*

I just returned from a meet & greet & neighborhood walk with a fellow dog parent and her dog  - loved them both. They will come for a play date at my house soon. We are already planning to arrange dog sitting each other’s dogs when we travel. Thanks for making this possible on the DogHood app!

**Developer response:** This is so great to hear. Our platform allows you to make connections and plan playdates/dog-swap and we are delighted to see it happening.

### 5/5 — Dog boarding exchange

*2024-12-10, version 2.4.8*

I posted on DogHood app few days back about boarding exchange my dog and a neighbor reached out to me.  Now we will doggies during Christmas break. So happy that I had posted on DogHood. Thank you

## Frequently asked questions about DogHood

### What does DogHood do?

DogHood is a mobile application designed to connect dog owners in their local neighborhoods. It facilitates finding playdates for dogs, organizing and joining pack walks, discovering dog-friendly events, and accessing advice from other dog parents. The app aims to build a strong local dog-owning community.

### How do I find playdates or events?

Once you join your local neighborhood group, you can post a playdate request and connect directly with compatible dogs nearby. The app also lists upcoming pack walks, puppy meetups, coffee hangouts, and park socials. You can even host your own events using quick-start templates.

### Is DogHood free to use?

Yes, joining your local neighborhood group and connecting with other dog owners is free. The app also offers in-app purchases, which may include features or services beyond the core community functions.

### What kind of advice can I get?

You can ask other dog parents in your area for advice on various topics, including training tips, vet recommendations, finding the best dog parks, and food advice. This feature leverages the collective knowledge of local dog owners.

### What dog services can I find?

The app includes a Dog Services Map where you can locate various pet-related services near you. This includes groomers, trainers, veterinarians, dog sitters, and other dog-friendly establishments, making it easier to find essential pet care.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.7 — 2026-08-20

Dog playdate scheduling with compatible dogs nearby
Direct messaging between dog owners with privacy protection
Rebuilt Discover map — dog meetups, dog parks and pet services
Business profiles for local dog trainers, walkers and sitters

### 2.8.6 — 2026-08-12

Dog playdate scheduling with compatible dogs nearby
Direct messaging between dog owners with privacy protection
Rebuilt Discover map — dog meetups, dog parks and pet services
Business profiles for local dog trainers, walkers and sitters

### 2.8.5 — 2026-08-09

Dog playdate scheduling with compatible dogs nearby
Direct messaging between dog owners with privacy protection
Rebuilt Discover map — dog meetups, dog parks and pet services
Business profiles for local dog trainers, walkers and sitters

### 2.8.4 — 2026-07-21

Dog playdate scheduling with compatible dogs nearby
Direct messaging between dog owners with privacy protection
Rebuilt Discover map — dog meetups, dog parks and pet services
Business profiles for local dog trainers, walkers and sitters

### 2.8.3 — 2026-07-17

Dog playdate scheduling with compatible dogs nearby
Direct messaging between dog owners with privacy protection
Rebuilt Discover map — dog meetups, dog parks and pet services
Business profiles for local dog trainers, walkers and sitters

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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 2026-08-30.*