# Puddle & Pile — Puppy Toilet Training

> Interactive puppy toilet training tool that learns patterns and alerts owners to prevent accidents. (iPhone/iPad app by Manser Services.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puddle-and-pile/id722784846 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Manser Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/722784849)
- Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 308 App Store ratings · 107 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puddle-and-pile/id722784846/reviews.md

## What is Puddle & Pile?

Puddle & Pile is a fun, interactive tool to help both you and your dog enjoy toilet training!  “That’s right enjoy toilet training”.

Sick of mess on your floor? Sick of being frustrated at your beloved friend? Remove this one frustration and love having your dog more! Puddle & Pile will quickly learn your dog's toileting patterns and alert you before accidents happen.
When your dog relieves, simply bring out your phone and record the action. Over just a few days Puddle & Pile will learn when your dog needs to be outside and it will bark, so you can save your floor! Consistently responding to puddles and piles alerts by giving your pooch a garden tour will help you toilet train your dog quickly.  Record every success or accident and see how quickly praise outweighs frustrations.


- Or why not just use it to remind you even with older dogs that outside time is needed.
- Customize the background with your favourite pooch picture. It's your dog's App!
- Grow together with more positive times
- Share your dog's history with others who may be looking after them.
- Share your dog's history with your vet if there are strange patterns for an easy diagnosis.
- Inspired by a continual puppy raiser for Guide Dogs Victoria.
- Thank-you for the positive feedback. Please rate this app positively if you find it useful. It helps more than you may think. :-)
- ENJOY YOUR DOG!

REVIEWS
It works - byOttlight - Sep 26, 2015
I've been having a problem house breaking my 4 1/2 old puppy. I started using this app and she was accident free the first day. It's very accurate nearly to the minute she has to go potty. I emailed the info to the puppy class trainer. It's very easy to use.

Fantastic App!  - byHot K - May 6, 2014
I LOVE this app. I really needed something to help me make heads or tails out of mine & my new puppies day so we could have a smooth, fun house training process. Well, this app provides that! It certainly delivers what it promises & more! The app is easy to use & fun. It sorts out all the patterns of our new Sproodle & I feel less stressed. Def give this app a try if you haven't house trained a dog before, or maybe even if you have :)

Great tool!  - bymanwdaplan - Apr 24, 2014
Amazingly accurate at predicting my dogs needs. Also, a very simple and clean (and cute) interface that makes the training process much less frustrating.
Love this app! 

byJonasfann1 - Apr 20, 2015 - Really very cool for any owner of a new puppy! LOVE using this app!!

## Key features

- Learns dog's toileting patterns
- Alerts before accidents
- Records successes and accidents
- Customizable background
- Shares dog history
- Reminders for outside time

## Chart rankings

- #101 in Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Puddle & Pile?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate predictions
- 👍 Helpful for potty training
- 🤖 Useful reminder app
- 💡 Tracks eating, drinking, and elimination
- 👍 Easy to use

**Cons**

- 🐛 Data deletion issues
- 🔒 Lack of multi-user support
- 🔒 Cannot track multiple dogs
- 👎 Limited functionality
- 👎 Inaccurate predictions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Share/email functionality not working

**Most requested features**

- Ability to edit entries
- Sync data across multiple devices
- Track sleeping/napping patterns
- Customizable notification sounds
- Advanced data visualization and reporting

## Recent user reviews (10 of 107)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puddle-and-pile/id722784846/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great idea, poorly executed

*2026-05-08, version 1.7.0*

Love the idea. Seems simple enough. My puppies picture won’t upload so I have a blank screen with my puddle and pile options. Tried to contact support with no response. Tracking options is in reverse order which makes it difficult to visualize. But again, good idea. Needs some tweaks.

### 1/5 — Want my $4 back

*2026-03-31, version 1.7.0*

Shockingly bad interface. Does not seem to save entries I’ve already put in. Whenever I try to upload or take a pic of my dog, the whole thing crashes (and also loses everything). Honestly shocking how poor quality this.

### 4/5 — Almost there

*2025-05-11, version 1.7.0*

I’d love to see sleep and play tracking as well as a way to share logins with a family member to keep track!

### 5/5 — Puppy Blues No More

*2025-04-17*

I completely forgot how hard it is to have a puppy, I was actually depressed because potty training was so hard. This app saved me. I don’t know how, but this app knows when my puppy is going to need to potty with like 98% accuracy. I’ve even gotten the notification at work that she needed to make a puddle just to open my camera and see her peeing on a puppy pad. I normally don’t pay for apps, but I was desperate and I can say this app was the best $5 I’ve ever spent. If you have a puppy you need this app.

### 4/5 — Great one day in

*2024-05-14, version 1.7.0*

Really enjoying the app so far, feel it’s helping me to keep on top of wee breaks. One thing I’m unclear on is should I be adding a licki mat or kong etc as food in the app? Would be great to have show and share learning part integrated into the add page. Thanks

### 1/5 — Scam

*2023-05-05, version 1.7.0*

Downloaded it and nothing opened

### 1/5 — WARNING READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING

*2023-04-08, version 1.7.0*

The app is NOT compatible with the updated IOS system. They haven’t updated in years. Spend your money elsewhere.

### 5/5 — Best Thing Ever

*2023-02-26, version 1.7.0*

This is so good for me because I just got a puppy and he has a lot of accidents so this app helped me a lot and NO ADDS

### 1/5 — App has yet to load (iphone14 pro)

*2023-01-12, version 1.7.0*

So i checked and saw this app hasnt been updated in years. For SURE its incompatible with the new iOS. Was super excited to use this with my new Pup to assist with the accidents.

### 2/5 — Mixed Results

*2022-08-17*

Started using this app about 4 weeks ago and below are my experiences. 1. App does a good job of alerting you when next expected puddle or pile will occur based off past history entered (though seems mostly like it’s only based on the prior day results - see point 3). 2. Those that have multiple users will need to coordinate inputs and sending history as there’s no user name account to share activity. It’s a stand alone app. 3. No complex report out or analysis of habits. Just a simple data extract of what was input 4. Historical data seems to delete puddle data after only 2 days, leaving history of only piles and/or food or drink habits. I’ve contacted creator on this and he indicated it would be looked into, but no short term fix I’ve seen. 5. Creator has been responsive to questions but app changes come down to developer time.

## Frequently asked questions about Puddle & Pile

### What does Puddle & Pile do?

Puddle & Pile is an interactive tool designed to assist with puppy toilet training. It learns your dog's specific toileting patterns and provides alerts before accidents are likely to happen, helping to keep your floors clean and reduce frustration.

### How does the app help with training?

By recording when your dog relieves itself, the app quickly learns their habits. When the app predicts your dog needs to go outside, it will alert you. Consistently taking your dog out when alerted and recording these successes helps to accelerate the toilet training process.

### Is Puddle & Pile free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, Puddle & Pile is a free application. It does not appear to have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Can this app be used for older dogs?

Yes, the app can also be used for older dogs. It can serve as a reminder for outside time, even for dogs that are already house-trained, ensuring they get regular opportunities to relieve themselves.

### What kind of information can I share from the app?

You can share your dog's toileting history with others who might be looking after your dog, such as pet sitters or family members. Additionally, you can share this history with your veterinarian if you notice any unusual patterns, which can aid in diagnosis.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2018-11-07

- Updated for latest device screen sizes
- fixed issue swiping between tabs

### 1.6.0 — 2016-04-21

- added custom time entry for recording entries (scroll all the way to the end of the list)
- updated to latest ios versions and layout guidelines
- cosmetic improvement swiping between pages
- lay some ground work for future releases (so they wont take as long  :-)  )

### 1.5.1 — 2015-04-07

- removed iCloud sync as it was causing crashes for some users

### 1.5 — 2015-02-04

- fix a bug that caused notifications to not sound on some ios8 devices

*** If you find Puddle and Pile useful please take the time to review it on the App Store, even if you have before (all review are cleared each version). It helps more than you may think.

Thank-you  :-)

### 1.4 — 2015-01-14

- Tap the graph of your dogs learning to view a detailed table off all the data you have entered
- You can 'Swipe to delete' specific entries in the table view
- New FAQ to help you make the most out of the app (in the settings tab)
- Some annoying spelling errors fixed in the interface (sorry about that)
- Warning for drink entry to help new puppy owner remember to take the puppy out
- Bugs fixed that you reported!

- If you find the app useful please leave a review on the app store. It help more than you may think!

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