Barksy
Barksy: Barksy pairs a broad lesson library with personalized training and daily care logs. Ranked #20 of 26 in Dog Training Apps by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: 3-day trial; best for owners wanting extensive lessons and care tracking.
At a glance
- Editor score6.0 / 10
- Pricing3-day trial
- Best forOwners wanting extensive lessons and care tracking
- Free planNo
- Trainer accessNone
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- More than 150 lessons cover 20 training topics.
- Personalizes a training program using a dog’s age, breed, and personality.
- Tracks care activities and supports one-off or repeating reminders.
Where it doesn't
- Available on iOS only.
- No permanent free plan is listed.
- The app has no trainer access.
Our verdict on Barksy
Barksy is an iPhone dog-training app aimed primarily at puppy owners who want lessons and routine care tracking together. Its structured courses cover foundational skills, tricks, and common behavior problems, while a personalized program draws on a dog’s age, breed, and personality. Owners can also log meals, walks, sleep, training, and other care activities, then review activity history and stats. The mix suits people managing day-to-day training themselves; the app does not provide trainer access.
The lesson library is a notable part of Barksy’s scope: it has more than 150 lessons across 20 topics, alongside guides for barking, biting, leash pulling, and separation anxiety. A built-in clicker and daily training and care tips add tools for regular practice. Tracking goes beyond training sessions to include potty breaks, food, water, walks, sleep, and health events, with one-off and repeating phone reminders. This breadth may be useful for owners who want a single place to follow lessons and keep a care log, rather than a training-only app.
Barksy is free to download, but it does not have a permanent free plan; most plans start with a 3-day trial. The published in-app purchases include Weekly, Annual, and Lifetime options. Listed weekly prices include $4.99, $6.99, and $9.99, while annual prices range from $14.99 to $59.99; these concurrent offers may vary by region or offer, so buyers should check the current App Store price. Barksy is iOS-only, and email is its listed support channel. Choose it if extensive lessons and care tracking are the priority; owners seeking Android availability or trainer access should look elsewhere.
Barksy pricing
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Barksy fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Lesson focus | Mixed |
| Trainer access | None |
| Progress tracking | Yes |
| Personalized plan | Yes |
| Mobile platforms | Ios |
| Free trial | 3 days |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | 3-day trial (source) |
| Website | barksy.app |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
Alternatives to Barksy
- DogoGuided dog training with personalized plans and video feedback, paid after a 7-day trial.7.9
- HundeoA self-guided training app with tailored plans, offline videos and web and mobile access.7.8
- EveryDoggyA guided training app with personalized plans, behavior programs, and trainer video feedback.7.7
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