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Woofz is a subscription-based mobile application made by Nove8 Ltd for dog training.[1] The app offers training programs with video lessons. It also includes tools to track a dog’s activity and health, such as daily routines and a wellness dashboard. The app has been downloaded about 21 million times and has earned around 20 million dollars in revenue.[2]
| Original author(s) | Natalia Shahmetova |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Nove8 Ltd |
| Initial release | November 24, 2020 |
| Operating system | iOS, Android |
| Platform | Mobile application |
| Available in | English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish |
| Website | https://www.woofz.com/ |
History
changeWoofz was first made as a test version in September 2020. It combined dog training programs with health and wellness tracking. The app was officially released on 24 November 2020.[3]
In early 2022, Woofz added the Training Journey Map. This feature shows training progress step by step. In 2023, the app added Japanese and Polish languages. Italian was added in mid-2024, Turkish in September 2024, and Romanian in May 2025. In 2025, Woofz added the Explore tab, which gives access to training commands, programs, and games.[4]
In September 2025, the Woofz Wellness Dashboard was introduced, showing health summaries and weekly check-ins. In October 2025, the app added a feature that can identify a dog’s breed from a photo.[4]
Features
changeWoofz is a mobile app for dog training and pet wellness. It helps owners manage training routines and daily care. The app combines behavior training with basic health and activity tracking.[5][6] Training in Woofz is based on short video lessons and programs. These programs can be sorted by a dog’s breed, behavior, and training goals. The app uses interactive tools, positive rewards, and progress tracking to teach commands and skills.[7][8] The wellness part of the app includes tools to track physical activity, food, and water intake. It also allows users to do simple health checks at home. Woofz provides automatic wellness information, reminders, and learning content about daily dog care and prevention.[9][8] Other features include a digital training clicker, a walking tracker, calendar reminders, and support for managing multiple dogs. Family members can share access to the same dog profiles. The app also has a knowledge base with guides for common behavior problems, daily routines, and calming audio content. Woofz offers in-app chat help for dog-related questions. Users can also choose one-to-one video sessions with professional dog trainers.[6][8]
References
change- ↑ Lawrence, Cate (2025-08-01). "Bootstrapped and thriving: How dog training app Woofz hit $20M ARR without VC funding". Tech.eu. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ↑ Tangalakis-Lippert, Katherine. "My first dog was a handful, so I built the training app of my dreams. It became a $20 million business — and we're still growing". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ↑ "Woofz - Puppy and Dog Training". WorldsApps. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- 1 2 Chowdhry, Amit (2025-06-05). "Woofz: Interview With Founder & CEO Natalia Shahmetova About The Dog Training App Company". Pulse 2.0. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ↑ Lawrence, Cate (2025-08-01). "Bootstrapped and thriving: How dog training app Woofz hit $20M ARR without VC funding". Tech.eu. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- 1 2 Tangalakis-Lippert, Katherine. "My first dog was a handful, so I built the training app of my dreams. It became a $20 million business — and we're still growing". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ↑ "Woofz - Puppy and Dog Training". WorldsApps. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- 1 2 3 "Woofz". Mobile App Daily. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ↑ Chowdhry, Amit (2025-06-05). "Woofz: Interview With Founder & CEO Natalia Shahmetova About The Dog Training App Company". Pulse 2.0. Retrieved 2026-01-06.