Bark Buddies

Bark Buddies is a dog playdate app built to help dog owners find better, safer, and more compatible dog friends nearby.

Create a profile for your dog, answer a detailed matching questionnaire, browse compatible buddy matches, send buddy requests, chat with accepted matches, schedule meetups, and discover nearby dog parks.

Bark Buddies focuses on behavior-based matching instead of breed stereotypes. The app considers details like size, energy level, play style, temperament, comfort around other dogs, owner preferences, availability, distance, and safety notes to help suggest better playdate matches.

Key features:

Dog Profiles Create detailed profiles for your dogs with photos, breed or mix, age, size, energy level, temperament, play style, and special notes.

Smart Dog Matching Find nearby dogs based on compatibility, distance, play style, size, energy level, temperament, and owner preferences.

Match Grades See compatibility scores, match grades, reasons for each match, and helpful caution notes for safer first introductions.

Buddy Requests Send, receive, accept, decline, or cancel buddy requests before connecting with another dog owner.

Safe Messaging Chat only after a buddy request is accepted. Bark Buddies includes safety reminders and report/block tools.

Meetups Plan dog playdates with date, time, location, notes, and dogs attending.

Dog Parks Discover nearby dog parks and open directions in your phone’s map app.

Safety First Bark Buddies encourages public first meetups, leashed introductions, responsible owner communication, and careful supervision.

Bark Buddies does not guarantee the behavior, health, training, vaccination status, or safety of any dog or user. Always use your own judgment when meeting people or dogs in person.