# Don't Brush the Dog ! — Tap to brush. Don't get bit.

> Tap to brush a dog, stop when it snarls or you get bitten. (iPhone/iPad app by Ho Van Thanh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-brush-the-dog/id6764791815 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ho Van Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164316341)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 66 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Lao, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and 4 more
- Released: 2026-05-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-brush-the-dog/id6764791815/reviews.md

## What is Don't Brush the Dog !?

Brush the dog. DON'T get bitten.

That's the entire game. Easy?

WRONG.

This chihuahua has anger issues. One second it's chill. The next, it snaps its head around, snarls, and stares straight into your soul. If you tap during that moment...

YOU GET BITTEN. Game over. Try again.


ONE-TAP REFLEX MADNESS

- Tap to brush, earn 1 point per tap
- STOP when the dog turns its head
- Don't tap when teeth are showing
- Survive as long as you can

Sounds simple? Try beating 50.


FEATURES

- 6 difficulty tiers, from chill to chaos
- Real dog sounds: growls, yelps, happy whimpers
- Strong haptic feedback, feel every bite
- Photorealistic chihuahua with cartoon meme face
- 14 languages including Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean
- Cute fur particle effects when brushing
- Soothing music when you lose
- No accounts, no login, instant play
- Tiny app size, fast launch


DIFFICULTY CURVE

- Tier 1 (0 to 5): Warm-up, easy
- Tier 2 (5 to 15): Fake-outs begin, the dog tricks you
- Tier 3 (15 to 30): Window shrinks, pay attention
- Tier 4 (30 to 50): Frequent attacks, don't get cocky
- Tier 5 (50 to 80): Brutal, few survive
- Tier 6 (80 plus): Pure chaos, are you a god?


PERFECT FOR

- Reflex game lovers
- Hyper-casual mobile gamers
- Dog meme enthusiasts
- Anyone with 30 seconds to spare
- People who need a quick adrenaline hit


WARNING - HIGHLY ADDICTIVE

Players have reported:
- Yelling at their phone in public
- Showing it to coworkers
- Just one more try syndrome lasting hours
- Genuine fear of a fictional chihuahua

Play responsibly.


FREE TO PLAY

100 percent free. No paywalls. No tricks.
Just you, the dog, and your reflexes.

Dare to brush?

## Key features

- One-tap reflex gameplay
- 6 difficulty tiers
- Realistic dog sounds and haptic feedback
- Photorealistic chihuahua character
- 14 language support
- No accounts or login required
- Tiny app size

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-brush-the-dog/id6764791815/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Happy

*2026-05-06*

Suitable for my son’s entertainment 
Very fun

**Developer response:** thank player so much

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-05-06*

Game is easy, for children. My family is very interested, good

**Developer response:** thank player so much

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2026-05-06*

Play fun, game for children my son really likes it

**Developer response:** thank player so much

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-05-06*

Easy to play , interesting game ………

**Developer response:** thank player so much

### 5/5 — Very good

*2026-05-06*

The dog is cute. Game easy and funny

**Developer response:** thank player so much

### 5/5 — Very good

*2026-05-06*

Good, fun game, suitable for animal lovers

**Developer response:** thank player so much

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-05-06*

Game hay, choi Giai tri vui

**Developer response:** thank player so much

## Frequently asked questions about Don't Brush the Dog !

### What is the main goal of Don't Brush the Dog!?

The main goal is to tap to brush the dog and earn points, but you must stop tapping the moment the dog shows aggression to avoid getting bitten. The objective is to survive for as long as possible through increasingly difficult levels.

### How does the difficulty progress in Don't Brush the Dog!?

The game features 6 difficulty tiers, starting from 'Warm-up' and progressing to 'Pure chaos'. Each tier introduces shorter windows for tapping and more frequent attacks, making it progressively harder to avoid getting bitten.

### Does Don't Brush the Dog! have ads?

Yes, Don't Brush the Dog! contains advertisements. As it is free to play, ads are used to support the game's development and availability.

### Can I play Don't Brush the Dog! offline?

The provided data does not specify offline play capabilities. However, the app's features like 'No accounts, no login, instant play' and 'Tiny app size, fast launch' suggest it is designed for immediate access, which often includes offline functionality for core gameplay.

### What devices is Don't Brush the Dog! available on?

Don't Brush the Dog! is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The age rating for the game is 9+.

### How often is Don't Brush the Dog! updated?

The latest version of Don't Brush the Dog! is 1.4, which was last updated on May 27, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

### What do players like about Don't Brush the Dog!?

Players have reported finding the game highly addictive, with many experiencing the 'just one more try' syndrome. The game's simple yet challenging reflex-based gameplay, combined with realistic sounds and haptic feedback, contributes to a high level of engagement.

### Is Don't Brush the Dog! suitable for all ages?

Don't Brush the Dog! has an age rating of 9+. While the gameplay is simple, the 'anger issues' of the chihuahua and the potential for 'bites' might be more suitable for older children and adults.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-05-27

Update is here

- Fixed reward issues with rewarded ads
- Better performance and stability
- Various small improvements

### 1.3 — 2026-05-14

v1.3 Update:
- Improved analytics for a better gameplay experience
- Performance optimizations
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2026-05-05

Initial release! Thanks for downloading. We'd love your feedback

### 1.0 — 2026-05-01

No release notes.

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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 2026-08-13.*
