Puppy & Dog Training User Reviews

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Cannot recover app

I paid for the yearly subscription, but mistakenly deleted the app and when I downloaded it, its requesting payment again. How do I go about it. It was working so well but am unable to access it. Please assist.

Response from developer

Hi, thanks for your review, and I’m really sorry you're having trouble accessing your subscription. No need to pay again. Just reinstall the app, go through the onboarding steps, and when you reach the subscription screen, scroll down and tap "Restore". That will reconnect your existing subscription without charging you again. If you’re still having trouble, feel free to reach out to us at support@barksy.app and we’ll be happy to help further.

Cannot recover app

I paid for the yearly subscription, but mistakenly deleted the app and when I downloaded it, its requesting payment again. How do I go about it. It was working so well but am unable to access it. Please assist.

Response from developer

Hi, thanks for your review, and I’m really sorry you're having trouble accessing your subscription. No need to pay again. Just reinstall the app, go through the onboarding steps, and when you reach the subscription screen, scroll down and tap "Restore". That will reconnect your existing subscription without charging you again. If you’re still having trouble, feel free to reach out to us at support@barksy.app and we’ll be happy to help further.

Improving

Update: Family sharing was added for premium subscribers. Thanks to the dev for that.

If you’re considering the app, there are a couple other considerations of note: 1) You can only have one dog/puppy profile. You can’t track multiple dogs. 2) No iCloud back up/restore/sync.

I look forward to trying the app again once multiple profiles and iCloud sync are added.

Family sharing added by dev—disregard below.

Original review:
Not allowing family sharing for premium subscribers is a big miss by devs that have otherwise built a quality app. It’s impractical to hand over my phone each time my wife or kids want to use the app to work with our dogs, and paying for a subscription for each family member—five in my case—is way out of sync with the value IMO. I’ve deleted the app but will reinstall and update my rating if the devs add family sharing.
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Response from developer

Hi QuanahP, Thanks so much for your thoughtful feedback — and I completely understand your frustration. We’ve actually just enabled Family Sharing for all premium subscriptions, so your family members can now access Barksy under the same Apple ID subscription. 🎉 That said, you're absolutely right — syncing across multiple devices and supporting multiple dog profiles are still missing. We’re actively working on both features and know they’re important for families like yours. iCloud sync is also on our radar for future updates. We truly appreciate you giving Barksy a try and hope you’ll consider reinstalling once we roll out these improvements.

Disappointed

Not allowing family sharing for premium subscribers is a big miss by devs that have otherwise built a quality app. It’s impractical to hand over my phone each time my wife or kids want to use the app to work with our dogs, and paying for a subscription for each family member—five in my case—is way out of sync with the value IMO. I’ve deleted the app but will reinstall and update my rating if the devs add family sharing.

If you’re considering the app, there are a couple other considerations of note: 1) You can only have one dog/puppy profile. You can’t track multiple dogs. 2) No iCloud back up/restore/sync.
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Response from developer

Hi QuanahP, Thanks so much for your thoughtful feedback — and I completely understand your frustration. We’ve actually just enabled Family Sharing for all premium subscriptions, so your family members can now access Barksy under the same Apple ID subscription. 🎉 That said, you're absolutely right — syncing across multiple devices and supporting multiple dog profiles are still missing. We’re actively working on both features and know they’re important for families like yours. iCloud sync is also on our radar for future updates. We truly appreciate you giving Barksy a try and hope you’ll consider reinstalling once we roll out these improvements.

These prices are insane!

These prices are insane just to help train my pup! Why can't it be free? My pup needs to be potty trained because i can't do it on my own! This is outrageous, even though the app is still helpful, it's outrageous!

Response from developer

Hi Martha M.A., We appreciate your feedback and understand that pricing can be a concern. To maintain high-quality content and continuously improve the app, we need to ensure we can support development, which is why some features require a subscription. Our goal is to provide a valuable training experience that makes it easier for you to train your pup effectively. That said, we’re happy to hear that you still find the app helpful! If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at support@barksy.app. We’d love to help!

Pretty good

It’s pretty good other than how in the app it says you need to pay to get the training tips- I thought they where free until i purchased the app. Everything else looks preppy good

Response from developer

Hi Ylime dogs, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you’re enjoying the app overall. We’re sorry for any confusion about the training tips being behind a paywall. To support high-quality content and continuous app improvements, we require a subscription. If you have any questions or need help making the most out of the app, feel free to reach out to us at support@barksy.app. We’re here to help!

No free trial option

No free version to try

Response from developer

Hi Iamyourengineer, Thank you for your review! We understand the importance of wanting to try out an app before committing. To ensure we can maintain high-quality content and continuously improve the app, we do not currently offer a free trial. However, our premium features are designed to provide significant value for you and your dog’s training journey.

Great Training Resources

We have used this app for maintaining foundational skills like basic commands and learning new tricks. It’s also been really informational when it comes to understanding our pup as a whole - like breed characteristics and behaviors and just how to be patient. The app itself is straightforward and easy to navigate.
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Response from developer

Hello, thank you for your kind words. We wish you the best of luck in training your pup!

Highly recommend

Highly recommend this app for a new or aspiring puppy owner. It’s loaded with useful information and practical advice from experienced trainers. Easy to read, structured and balanced, it will help you to prepare your home for the new puppy, explain the dog development process by age, and even teach you some dog language.
The practical lessons will help you to train your dog not only some basic commands such as sit, come or stay (and much more), but also walking on leash, not jumping on people etc. Finally, the app has the potty tracker handy, so you don’t miss that pee break again.
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Response from developer

Hey there, thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that you had a good experience with Barksy!

Horrible just horrible 🤬

I got this app to train my dog 🐶. But it’s only for phone 📞! And I don’t have a phone so it’s terrible so terrible! So I’m making a change so I’m never 👎 going to get the app ! I’m going to delete it if it’s the thing I’m going to do all day.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😡😡😡😡😡😡
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Response from developer

Hello, we're sorry for the confusion. Our app is indeed designed for mobile phones. Can you please give us more details about your device so we can understand how we can help you?

Fantastic app!

Fantastic app! Great for training especially if it’s your first dog or puppy. The lessons are super simple to follow. Highly recommend!

Response from developer

Hello SkazkaAlaska, thank you for your review. We're so glad you liked the app!

LOVE it!

Highly recommend this app!!
I have a mini Aussie (2,5 years old) and he is anxious, because of this we have problems with socialization, on walks he pulls the leash and doesn't know how to properly meet other dogs. This app helped us learn the theory and apply a few techniques to help our dog become happier and calmer.
It has easy to use interface and you can find the answer to any question you have because the app is filled with interesting, concise and useful information!
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Response from developer

Hi ElizChik, we are so grateful for your review. We love that Barksy helped you deal with your dog's issues and wish you many memorable moments together!

Great app!

My doggy learnt a couple new tricks thanks to this app! Very nice!

Response from developer

Hello and thank you for your support. We are so happy to hear that Barksy has helped you!