# Gentle Beast - Puppy Training — user reviews > 47 indexed App Store user reviews of Gentle Beast by Gentle Beast, rated 4.70/5 from 201 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-beast-puppy-training/id1633659179/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-beast-puppy-training/id1633659179.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 178 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 8 ## What do users think of Gentle Beast? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use interface - 👍 Comprehensive and detailed content - 👍 Step-by-step training guides - 👍 Helpful for new dog owners - 👍 Effective for puppy training - 👍 Great for older dogs too - 👍 Positive reinforcement focus - 👍 Community feed for support - 👍 Expert trainers available - 👍 Personalized training programs - 👍 High-quality videos and material - 👍 Replaces expensive classes - 👍 Builds stronger dog-owner bond - 👍 Intuitive design - 👍 Beautiful app design **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes frequently - 🐛 Buggy experience - 💰 Subscription required for features - 💰 Misleading 'in-app purchases' description - 💰 Difficulty with billing/cancellations - 🐛 Poor performance on specific devices **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes constantly - App is buggy - Barely able to make an account - Continues to bill after cancellation - Difficulty getting a response for billing issues - Won't let me click next upon initial install and setup - Horrible Apple Design on 14 Pro Max **Most requested features** - 💡 More clarity on subscription model upfront - 💡 Improved contact information for billing issues ## Newest reviews (14 of 47) ### 5/5 — Amazing for first time dog owners *2023-07-14* Not having grown up with a dog I was always concerned I wouldn’t know where to start, and always overwhelmed by the excess of non-personal info online. Gentle Beast gave me the tools and guidance I needed to not only feel like training my dog was going to be achievable, but was curated so perfectly to my 8-month old rescue. 10/10 rec for any first time dog parents!! ### 5/5 — Really useful training for puppies *2023-07-13* This has been beyond helpful for my puppy Mila, I’ve gone to classes before but I have found the app more useful in training my pup. A must download for new dog owners. ### 5/5 — Incredible app! *2023-07-13, version 2.0* I was very surprised by how comprehensive and practical this app was. Will be recommending it to all of my dog owning friends! ### 5/5 — Variety and quality outstanding *2023-07-13* The quality of the content is phenomenal the care and attention - they clearly get dogs! And have done the research to understand what works. I was also amazed by the range of material - puppy training, behavior, access to live trainers. And as an added bonus I also feel like I have found a community of like minded dog lovers. ### 5/5 — The best dog training app out there *2023-07-12, version 1.4.7* Completely transformed our relationship with our puppy ### 5/5 — Great for training dogs the correct way *2023-07-12, version 1.4.7* Easy to use app, great for learning to train pups the correct way! ### 5/5 — So intuitive - my pup is learning! *2023-07-12, version 1.4.7* App is easy to use and the content is super helpful. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Great training app *2023-07-12, version 1.4.7* My dogs love the variety of training exercises on this app!! ### 5/5 — Great training app! *2023-07-12* I have a three year old Shih Tzu that could understand some basic commands, but wouldn’t come to the call. Training content helped me fix issues like that and communicate more effectively. This app has been great for both me and my dog!! ### 5/5 — Great for our dachshund *2023-07-12* My girlfriend and I found gentle beast just before we got our first puppy and it’s been a great tool for all of us. It’s perfect for when our pup needs some activity and we can practice lessons on repeat until she’s a pro. ### 5/5 — Can’t be more satisfies *2023-07-12, version 1.4.7* I can't express enough how thrilled I am with the dog training iPhone app I recently discovered. It has revolutionized the way I interact with my furry friend and has made our training sessions an absolute delight. This app deserves all five stars and more! First and foremost, the app's user-friendly interface makes it a breeze to navigate and explore its features. From the moment I launched it, I was impressed by its intuitive design, which allowed me to dive into training right away. Whether you're a seasoned dog owner or a novice like me, this app caters to all levels of expertise. One of the standout features is the vast array of training programs and techniques it offers. The app covers a comprehensive range of obedience commands, behavior corrections, and even fun tricks to teach your dog. Each lesson is thoughtfully crafted, building upon the previous one, ensuring a progressive and engaging learning experience for both dog and owner. The app provides clear and concise instructions, accompanied by visual aids such as images and videos. This combination of visual and auditory learning resources has been instrumental in my dog's training progress. It's incredibly convenient to have these materials readily available on my iPhone, allowing me to practice training exercises anytime, anywhere. Another aspect that sets this app apart is its ability to personalize training programs. By inputting my dog's breed, age, and skill level, the app tailors the lessons specifically to meet his needs. This customization ensures that the training is both effective and suited to my dog's individual characteristics. I've witnessed remarkable improvements in his behavior, thanks to the app's tailored approach. What truly makes this app exceptional is its interactive and responsive nature. The built-in feature that allows me to track my dog's progress and set goals has been incredibly motivating. Additionally, the app offers a community forum where dog owners can connect, share their experiences, and seek advice. It's a wonderful way to feel supported and learn from fellow dog enthusiasts. Lastly, the app's customer support team deserves a special mention. Whenever I had a question or encountered a technical issue, they were prompt, friendly, and helpful in resolving any concerns. Their dedication to ensuring a seamless user experience is truly commendable. In conclusion, this dog training app has exceeded my expectations on every level. Its user-friendly interface, diverse training programs, personalized approach, interactive features, and outstanding customer support make it a standout in the market. I wholeheartedly recommend this app to all dog owners who are eager to establish a stronger bond and enhance their four-legged companion's behavior. It's a game-changer in the world of dog training, and it has earned my highest rating of five stars! ### 5/5 — Dog training that I actually have time for *2023-07-11, version 1.4.7* I’ve been super struggling to train my pup because my schedule is so busy and it makes me feel so guilty, but trying to watch all of these long YouTube videos every night or sift through random Insta content was taking forever, not giving me the tips I needed, and just making me feel totally defeated. This app makes training so much more achievable and I LOVE it. Gentle Beast has also completely changed the way I train my puppy. The trainer puts emphasis on the relationship between the dog and the trainer in a way no other training I’ve seen has done before. This app has allowed me to have more fluid (and successful!!) training sessions which has allowed me to grow into a better trainer and ultimately build a stronger bond with my pup. A++ ### 5/5 — So good!! *2023-07-11, version 1.4.7* Love this app - have had good success changing some behaviors of my 4 yo golden. Trainers are knowledge and present super helpful material. ### 5/5 — Owner *2023-07-10* Wow! This app is so intuitive and easy to navigate. It has helped us tremendously with our difficult dog. The content and the ease of use is incredible. Thank you!! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Buggy app *2024-06-09, version 3.0.1* The app kept crashing I have an IOS device it’s an IPHONE 12 and it just is super annoying and buggy i barely was able to make an account ### 1/5 — 19.99/month and 0 free features *2024-06-07* Hiding that this app requires a membership to do anything is going to lead to a lot more 1 stars ### 1/5 — “In-app purchases” is misleading for a subscription based app. *2024-03-27, version 2.5.0* Says “In-app purchases” on the App Store but after completing a lengthy onboarding flow you can’t start a trial without also starting an in-app subscription. ### 1/5 — Horrible Apple Design on 14 Pro Max *2023-03-07, version 1.4.1* This has to be one of the worst apps I’ve ever used on an iPhone. Performs like an Android app. Won’t let me click next upon initial install and setup. ### 2/5 — Crashes constantly *2024-12-11, version 3.1.0* Great content but it crashes constantly ### 2/5 — Cancelled but still bills *2023-10-29* It looks like the training was OK but I just simply didn’t have time to do it at the time that I started the subscription so the following month when it came time to renew I canceled it however, it continues to bill two months later. There’s no contact information anymore because I already canceled it and all that information is gone. I’m having a lot of difficulty getting a response or even getting anybody to address it directly. ### 4/5 — Great training app! *2023-08-30, version 2.3.3* Gentle Beast is such a great resource for training your dog- and yes even older dogs can benefit a ton from the training techniques. The community is also a great resource. Very user friendly and really helpful content! I’m very happy with Gentle Beast! ### 5/5 — Such a relief to have! *2025-07-21* We’re only a few days into an 8-week golden, and having this as a resource/guide is such a relief. Straightforward, interactive, customizable — as new dog parents, we know we’re in good hands. LOVE the Community Feed to read through other dog owner issues and solutions! ### 5/5 — Love this app *2024-02-28, version 2.4.1* Works like magic. My dog is a gentle beast now :) ### 5/5 — Depth, Growth, And Teamwork *2023-11-28* Out of all the possible competitors that they have faced, I had used others but none nearly as detailed or in depth of explaining how it works or troubleshooting if something seems a miss. You get to also talk through a community to see similar issues and how they work through, or help with issues you may need more clarity or advice with. A wonderful work team ready to give help and explain how it may help, or what may be the problem and go in depth of that alongside of advice to help troubleshoot around the issues at hand. This would honestly be the first app i would recommend anyone for dog training. ## Most praised reviews (7 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Easy to use, perfect for puppy training *2023-11-15* The app is super easy to use, and step by step video guide is very helpful. Finished the fundamental course and really liked it! 10/10 ### 5/5 — Awesome training resource *2023-10-25* Been using this for months and our pups is incredibly well behaved. Super high quality content and material. And ability to access expert trainers and get a response quickly is amazing. Monthly cost is worth it for that alone! ### 5/5 — Excellent training *2023-08-13, version 2.3.1* I was pleasantly surprised to see the training step by step. Really great and I hope to subscribe soon since my free trial is at an end. ### 5/5 — Great content and helpful community *2023-07-24* Gentle beast has been incredibly helpful throughout our training process. The content is easy to follow, well put together, and personalized at each stage. The Community feature that was recently released has been a game changer. When issues have come up during our training, one of Gentle Beast’s certified trainers is quick to respond in the training group to help get us sorted. This training process and experience has been so different than what we’re used to - we’re (pup included) very thankful we found Gentle Beast! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2023-07-22* Incredible training videos with step by step process. The app is easy to navigate and well organized. Amazing in the stop advice with a professional trainer with the personal chat features !! Love this app and have seen results with our dog Millie ### 5/5 — Game Changer! *2023-07-20* The simplicity and ease of the step by step training progression is invaluable. The videos and tips combined with the recommended training time instills the confidence that everyone in our family can successfully train our puppy. I wish this app was available when we got our two older dogs. The new puppy is responding well to the training and our older dogs are benefiting too! You can teach an old dog new tricks by focusing on positive reinforcement. As someone with a master’s degree in education, I know that reinforcing expected behavior is the right approach when teaching and reinforcing a new skill. Thank you, Gentle Beast. ### 5/5 — Uniquely Amazing App! *2023-07-19* Not only does Gentle Beast have expert training tips and programs for your pup that far exceed other apps and even in-person trainers, but it is also the most beautiful app I've ever used. Their imagery, video quality, and user-friendly design make me all the more interested in staying on top of my two puppies training. You will not regret getting Gentle Beast!! --- *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 2026-08-21.*