Dog training has gone digital. While the best of these digital programs offer real-time access to training and behavior professionals, the field remains unregulated. Colette Kase shares the importance of veterinary professionals understanding this rapidly emerging field and focuses on meeting challenges in this growing field.
Dog training apps have the potential to prevent undesirable behaviors before they become problems and can encourage people with dogs to consistently practice positive and effective management and training.
Source: AAHA Trends, November 12, 2025. Link. Kase provides links to professional organizations plus puppy and dog training apps that meet the criteria mentioned by the training professionals she interviewed.
<Digital training programs> can strengthen the human/dog relationship, make behavior management more consistent, improve canine welfare, and even lead clients to seek out veterinary care.
INSIGHTS: Basic behavior training is important to help a pet become a good citizen in the home and community. At minimum, digital training tools help pet owners at all stages become familiar with: 1) what is possible, 2) improve consistency within a family and 3) identify human and pet behaviors that are detrimental.