Dogo: Dog & Puppy Training Reviews

by Mockinbird555

My pup and I were ready to enjoy Dogo , but it didn’t happen. There are so many bugs that it makes it impossible to use it. ‘Close’ tabs don’t close anything, there are no ‘go back’ buttons/arrows within Dogo , exam video submission didn’t go through the first time, and it took forever to submit it from the 2nd attempt, also, I didn’t find any way to start a training session over again, and many more other issues (I only used it for like 10 mins). I’m a Software QA engineer, so identifying software issues is kinda my thing, but I’d prefer to keep it to the work projects rather than doing someone’s else job while trying to use an app with in-app purchases (and it’s $7.99 a month that I paid!). You guys really need to consider getting your app through a thorough QA, it screams for it! I think I’m gonna unsubscribe...

by Sv9903

This was a huge disappointment, we just got 2 puppies and was excited to get started with the program. First, reviews are older and describe previous versions because there’s nothing free. Ok… I agreed to do the 7 day free trial then pay $9.99/month if we felt it was worth it.

Except, I attempted to add my daughters as “pet parents” so we could all join in training. Clunky and no instructions make you think it should be easy… nope. First they have to download and sign up individually, then be added, except neither could after trying invite by both email and iMessage. Then, tried signing in on my iPad with my credentials. Kept getting an error message, turns out I (my mistake, and why you typically have to verify email) entered gnail instead of gmail. Tried changing, but kept receiving error message that user couldn’t be identified or had been deleted. What?? I spent more time in the chat with developers than I ever have and never actually got to use Dogo .

Then… there’s plenty of other highly rated apps out there so decided this was a bust, went to cancel the free 7 day free trial so I wasn’t charged - good thing, it was 3 days!!! NOT 7 as stated when I signed up.

STAY AWAY!

by Nara .C

We just got a 5 month old puppy and she is great and smart however I wanted help training her to do more than just sit so I turned to Dogo little did I know I would only be able to do 5 things with her training wise. It only let me do the clicker and name recall as well as the exam, don’t get me wrong the exam was nice we got feedback on how we could improve but as soon as we passed it we went on to name, sit, down and put on leash, still promising we got to do those and then she was ready for the exam little did I know that they wouldn’t even let me take it! Dogo said that I had to get the premium just so I could teach her more and help her improve with help and motivation. Over all I don’t think that Dogo would be the best for people trying to train their dogs fully and with a bunch of fun tricks but if you just want some basics go for it!

by Lschex

My puppy, who is 4 months old, is insanely smart. He picked up “sit”, “down”, and “come” as an 8 week old puppy (we got him at 7 weeks). I searched through the entire App Store and downloaded all the dog training apps I could find because I knew he would need a lot of mental stimulation. This is the only one I spent actual money upgrading. The feedback from a real trainer and the ability to level up is wonderful, and the structure is what I needed to keep me on schedule and on track with his training. My only criticism is that there could be more tricks (a lot of other apps have many extra tricks and I fear we will run out of them before our subscription expires) and I would love to be able to look back at his old “exams” and feedback to see what could be improved. Overall, totally worth the money. Even if he finishes before the year is up, it was way cheaper than taking him to a pet store where they charge over $100 to teach him sit and down in 6 weeks.

by I Live Puppys

My dogs name is Thor we have been training with this app for a month now. I love it and Thor does to when I ever pull out my phone he knows it’s training time. But there is a couple things I don’t like is that you can’t add more than one dog I have another puppy named Loki. So it would be great if this app could let you have more than one dog. Also you can take pictures of your dog to post on Dogo I would love if you could post videos because one of the challenges for the pictures was show your dog running but I don’t know how to show that. Over all Dogo is really good for free to. You can upgrade to this app pro but I don’t want to. It’ a awsome training experience for your pup and yourself

by Dolly And Sara

We love the this app app! It is user friendly and fun to use. We started this app at 9 weeks, got premium at 10, and now at 14 weeks our Toy Aussie Doodle knows her name, sit, lay down, stay, push-ups, spin, and twirl, and stand! While there are some bugs the development team is quick to respond . We had a run in with a bug and they responded within hours. They compensated me with a membership upgrade and were professional. this app can be used alone and is much cheaper than a dog training class which on average is about 120 for 5 classes. Now that our dog is older we plan on using this app to supplement her training but everything she knows right now is solely because of this app! Thank you this app!!

by 🥰😘😍Josie

Dogo is so extremely good because when I started using Dogo my dog was about 1 month in a half I think and I was in Dogo Store to see if there was any app that can train my dog and I came across and lot of options but most of them didn’t work and one day I came across this app and I installed it and after I had it for a while my dog could sit down, lay down and when I called her name she would come to me she learned so much from this app but I am have a little problem about the picture they aren’t showing it right so if you can fix that that would be awesome thank you this app for the great things you show my this app

by BLasgna

I personally have three dogs, who are all trained by me. I never liked the idea of training from apps, videos, or pictures. I always liked to train from the heart and really try to understand my puppies. It has always been that way for me, but a few days ago I came across Dogo and thought that I might as well try it. Dogo is so, so great and on the exams (where your dog is tested to see if the can go on to the next set of tricks) if you and your dog need improvement they help you and don’t just say that you could do better. If you are anything like me and never bothered to try an app for your dog, I highly recommend this one.

by Singersailor

So far Thor and I are loving Dogo. He’s mastering the commands quite well. The example videos are fantastic. I love the Activities they give you with each training. And the quizzes have helped me understand my dog much better. I think Dogo is 5 stars. It’s a lot more affordable than working with a trainer, though I haven’t committed to upgrading yet I am certain I will soon.

Of course there are instances when a trainer is necessary. I’d like Thor to stop lunging at other dogs to play and could use some help with a trainer for that, and for his incessant barking in our yard when dogs pass. We take Thor to a doggy day care to socialize with other dogs once a week which is extremely important. Dogo is great for basic training but your dog has a lot of needs, socializing with other dogs, playing with you and of course walking and exercise! For basic training and ideas on commands and having a better understanding of your dogs needs Dogo is 5 stars!

by Brandi Kozemczak

I got my puppy when she was already 7 months old. The people who previously had her, didn’t teach her anything. She wasn’t house broke or know her name or anything. Mötley loves it! We actually have fun while training with Dogo. It’s great! She learns so quick. You can tell a huge difference. Dogo makes it so easy to teach them and it works in a process that helps the dog learn things in the correct way. Training Mötley without Dogo was hard because she was already older than most dogs doing training. Without Dogo I felt lost and didn’t know what to do. It’s awesome! She is such a good puppy now.

by Tonka-mary

We just adopted a five-year-old dog and he was never trained. We asked him to sit and asked For advice from many people but none of it worked. We looked on Dogo Store for dog whistle. We had no intention of finding this amazing app. We didn’t really find anything for dog whistle so we clicked on this as it looked interesting. When we started using it, the tricks were step-by-step and dog trainers would review your dogs tricks in a few hours after submitting a video. First two tricks include name and clicker but we wanted to go beyond that so we decided to get a subscription for Dogo . At first we thought it might not be worth it but then as we kept using it, it has affected us so much. Point of this is, if you ever are having trouble training a dog and don’t want to go through the hassle of a dog trainer, I definitely would recommend Dogo. I am really amazed because I have recommended it to several people. Please, if you’re thinking of getting Dogo you will NOT regret it. (Oh and I am so sorry for the spelling errors.) 🌥😅

by Julia98-16

I never leave reviews for apps, but I thought this one deserved it. I just have the free version, and I’m actually thinking that I might pay for it soon. I love Dogo! We got a poodle puppy about three weeks ago, and I was a little lost on training (what to do, best methods, how often, etc.). However, Dogo has been wonderful! It’s very simple and straightforward, and the clicker is actually really useful. My 11 week old puppy already sits well, comes to her name decently, and understands the clicker. She also is good about letting us know about potty breaks. I think this is all pretty good for such a young pup! I definitely recommend Dogo.

by ADuffBrew

Dog training has more to do with training the human than the dog. Yes, these are tried and proven methods of training available most anywhere... even free. Duh. We’ve been training dogs for tens of thousands of years. But this is for those of us that need some accountability and structure.

I was really good at training basset hounds to eat chips and watch tv then I rescued a fearful and abused American Pit Bull Terrier. I needed a program to complete her rehabilitation. Dogo is guiding us through the process of me being a better canine caretaker.

I would recommend those of us that are attached to our phones might want to invest in an actual training clicker. My dog completely ignores my phone because it’s always making noises when in my hand.

by 桜ミツォノミ

I have cared for many animals in my years, and my current companion is a young adolescent rabbit helping me with my disabilities, whom I trained up myself to do many tricks and services.
Some members of my family, as a joke, wanted to try and send in exam footage of my rabbit companion via Dogo to see how it would go. To our surprise, the dog experts were more than happy to give him passing marks on the exam and encouraging comments.
I plan to continue to use Dogo to give me ideas on what other tricks I can teach him. Even if you already have a lot of experience with clicker training animals, Dogo is good for daily reminders. It also helps other family members get involved and feel happy at the little successes of your furry companion.

by Javanut16

Dogo is simple, easy to use, and flat out awesome! My only complaint is that you can't do much without the premium offer would cost a lot in my opinion. I'm not looking to spend any money on an app to train my dog. I am a good trainer myself and I trust my ways but I'm only looking for a couple of tips, and this gave it to me it really helped me and my dog with some simple tricks that we were struggling with. I absolutely love the trainer feedback they gave you, in the exams that you can take I definitely recommend it but if you're not willing to spend money, there's only so much you can do on it. If I had to change anything it would be that a lot of good features cost money. But I do understand Dogo has to make money somehow so that probably won't get changed.

by You Know Me😄

Dogo is great for training your dog at all levels and all ages! I am currently training my 10 week Australian Shepard puppy and I can’t believe how easy Dogo makes it to train dogs! I tried training my dog on my own and it was very difficult as I learned I wasn’t rewarding liberally enough. Dogo gives great instructions in order to get your dog to do the commands you want it also transitions so effortlessly and makes sure your dog can handle any of the commands given. I currently do not pay for Dogo and think it’s amazing. The only suggestion I can make is that there be a clicker I can use outside of the lessons if I would like to train on my own, if there is one I can’t seem to find it. Regardless I highly recommend getting Dogo if you want to train your dog at home.

by Kowgrlreba

This is great! I am trying to look at the activity before the training session and then do the training. Dogo is not really set up to review than train unfortunately when I go into the training step it automatically thinks I’m doing the training.
I don’t know if this is bc I’m a single mom of 3 and like to be ‘ready’ for the training exercise when I have downtime- like morning coffee- or if a way I have developed procrastination..... (one of my character defects) Maybe Dogo is also going to train me!!! Lol
Update - I’ve been using Dogo and it’s amazing I’m learning so much and showing my family and friends how much educational opportunities r at my fingertips!!! I’d say have fun but fun is inevitable as it’s a given working with your dog and this absolutely fabulous app!!!!

by Theodore Dude!

This dog training app is amazing!! It was the only one that actually worked and got my stubborn, distracted dog to do the tricks I tell him to. It has a daily training session that takes close to three minutes with only about three tricks to learn. And to get an opinion on how your dog is progressing, you send an video of your dog completing a trick and within twelve hours you get a feedback from a professional dog trainer. And no you can not respond back or communicate with them in anyway. It’s just a way for an experience trainer to tell you what your doing well or what your doing wrong, which is very helpful. And they have different levels like junior level pro level which helps you determine where dog is at as far as being trained. I am so glad I got the this app app because my dog has progressed so much!!!! I HIGHLY recommended Dogo.

by Nemo's Reviews

Dogo is amazing. before, my goldador puppy wouldn’t listen to anything i said. we were hopeless! found Dogo and decided to give it a try, AND IT WORKS!! i’ve only been using it for about a week and i’m already in love with it. i love the clicker feature, because we don’t own a clicker, and it saves us from spending a couple dollars. honestly, i don’t understand how Dogo is free! if it weren’t, i’d gladly be spending my
money on it. i’m i love with the exams, i like how professionals take a look at your pup doing the trick before moving on to a new stage because it ensures that i’m doing everything right! i also love the picture submissions! sometimes when I'm bored, i find myself scrolling through the adorable puppy pictures. overall Dogo is amazing and your furry friend is missing out if you haven’t downloaded it yet.

by Cbh 2467

Oh my gosh. I haven’t had this much fun with my dog since... Forever! Dogo help me to teach my dog to be more obedient and it built a stronger bond between me and my pupper. My dog looks forward to training time every day because he LOVES treats. Usually how my day goes is I do the things I need to do all day long because during this time, I have nothing else to do. This has given me something to do. I thought my pup was lazy until I started this! Thank you. I do, however, have a few suggestions. Maybe you should make it so you can sort the activities by if your dog is good at it or not. So you don’t have to scroll every where just to find a new activity that your dog isn’t good at yet. Also, Dogo is meant for iPhone, but it still works on iPad. Except the exam part. It crashes every time I do an exam. Can you come out with an I pad edition so I can do an exam? Anyways, Dogo is a must-have for any person with a dog.

by Ishii106

As a dog trainer in past career, I had to try this out. After spending some time with Dogo, I was blown away by the simple design and ease of use.
The only issue I see with this that I can't have something like a family subscription system. I would love to recommend this to families looking to be trained to teach their dogs but I can't.
Dogo is mostly designed to be used by one person to one dog.
I would love to see a family account where they can keep progress of which child or parent was working with which dog, and which skills they have it down.
Again, Dogo is so close to be in the list of apps I recommend.

by The Person Who Is Always Right

Dogo is great but you can’t go on with good, fun, and exiting tricks without having to pay a lot of money. I know it’s to make some money but, 4 dollars a month is to much. I also can’t train my other dog with it because I have to pay. At least make it so you can add two dogs without having to pay please.
Other than that, I love Dogo! It’s the best free dog training ever! My this app is learning many new tricks and she is enjoying them! I love how you can talk with the developer and ask them some questions and get answers back very quickly!

this app, you are like no other!

by Lexi Stratton

Ok, this game is the best training app for dogs! I only have puppies and I got Dogo just today, and they did the exam and did wonderful! The clicker is very helpful, and it explains on what you have to do very clearly.
Although Dogo is the best training app, I do wish you could have two accounts on one device. But I just put both my puppies names. My dog caught on fairly quick, and they sure do love taking pictures! Speaking of pictures, I love that there’s challenges and there’s also winners! I definitely recommend dog moms and dads to get this training if not, which other would they choose?

by Doglover17🐶

This is the best training app for dogs I have found so far (and I recommend getting it)! My dog and I love training. My dog gets so excited when I get our clicker out because he knows it means it is training time. I love how you get feed back when you send in a video of your dog preforming the trick. At first when I submitted my video it said it will take at most 12 hours. I thought “😒great I’ll have to wait till tomorrow to see how me and my dog did😒.” Surprisingly I got my feedback within 15 minutes🤗. And a happy and tired out pup🐶. Overall Dogo is amazing and I recommend getting it.