Your dog hears you, not a beep
Dogs know your voice. Record Quiet, Bruno,
Settle down, it's okay
and Good dog
in your own words. Can't record? Choose one of three calm ready voices.
- Sarah
- Brian
- Alice
New
Plays on HomePod, Echo and Nest
Your dog barks.
Your dog barks.
Your voice answers.
Leave a spare iPhone at home. Woof Watch hears barking and plays your calm voice, then praise once your dog is quiet.
Free to set up. 1-week free trial of Pro.
- 10:42 Barking heard
- Played
Quiet, Bruno.
- 10:44 Settled. Praise played
The problem
Barking doesn't wait until you're home
You close the door and the barking starts. You don't hear it. Your neighbours do, and so does your dog's stress. By the time you're back, it's a note under the door.
9:02You head out
9:05Barking starts Barking for 40 minutes
Next door, 11:20Is your dog okay? He barked all morning.
Building managerWe've had a noise complaintHow it works
Set up in five minutes.
Calmer days after that.
- 1
Leave a spare phone at home
An old iPhone or iPad works. Plug it in near your dog's favourite spot.
- 2
Record three calm phrases
For when barking starts, if it keeps going, and once it's quiet. Or pick a ready voice.
- 3
Tap Start and go
Woof Watch listens while you're out, answers barking, and praises your dog for settling.
Your voice, while you're away
Everything happens on the phone you leave at home. Nothing to wear, no collar, no camera to watch.
Gentle by design
Calm words first. If the barking keeps going, a reassuring phrase. Once your dog has been quiet for 20 seconds, praise. After four phrases it rests for three minutes, so it never turns into a shouting match.
- 10:42Barking heard
Quiet, Bruno.
- 10:43Still barking
Bruno, settle down. It's okay.
- 10:44Quiet for 20 seconds
Good dog, Bruno. Nice and quiet.
Know how the day went
Every barking spell is logged: when it started, how long it lasted, what played, and whether your dog settled. See whether it's getting better week by week.
Barking log
- Today, 10:422 min · 2 phrases · settled
- Today, 13:151 min · 1 phrase · settled
- Today, 16:031 min · 1 phrase · settled
- Yesterday, 11:309 min · 4 phrases · kept going
3 barking spells today, all settled
Louder with a HomePod
Use the phone's speaker, or send your voice to a HomePod with AirPlay. Amazon Echo and Google Nest speakers work over Bluetooth. Play a test before you leave.
- HomePod AirPlay
- Echo Bluetooth
- Nest Bluetooth
Private by design
Sound never leaves the phone
Woof Watch listens for barking, not for you. Everything happens on the phone you leave at home.
- Recognised on the deviceApple's built-in sound recognition. Audio isn't stored.
- No account, no trackingNo sign-up, no analytics, no ads.
- Your recordings stay yoursPhrases and log live only on your phone.
Pricing
Free to set up. Try Pro free for a week.
Download Woof Watch, record your phrases and test your speaker for free. Listening while you're out needs Pro.
Best value
Yearly
$49.99 / year
1-week free trial, then about $4.17 a month
- Listens whenever you're out
- Your voice or a ready voice
- HomePod, Echo and Nest
- Barking log
- Family Sharing
Monthly
$9.99 / month
For a short stretch, like a new job or a move
- Everything in yearly
- Cancel anytime
US prices. The App Store shows the price in your country. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled in Settings.
Questions, answered
Something else? Email us
Do I need a second phone?
Yes. Woof Watch runs on a phone or iPad that stays at home with your dog, so an old iPhone in a drawer is perfect. Keep it plugged in near where your dog barks, with Woof Watch open on the listening screen.
Does it work on iPad?
Yes. Woof Watch is an iPhone app, and iPads run it too. It needs iOS 26 or later.
How does it know it's barking?
It uses Apple's built-in sound recognition, which runs on the device. One loud bark or two barks close together start a barking spell. If it reacts to other sounds, lower the sensitivity in Settings. If it misses quiet barks, raise it.
What does it say to my dog?
Three short phrases you record: one when barking starts, one if it keeps going, and praise once your dog is quiet. Don't want to record? Pick one of three calm ready voices.
Will it keep talking all day?
No. It plays at most four phrases per barking spell, then rests for three minutes. Calm words, never a shouting match.
Can it play through a HomePod or smart speaker?
Yes. Play through a HomePod or HomePod mini with AirPlay, or an Amazon Echo or Google Nest speaker connected over Bluetooth. The phone's own speaker works too.
Is anything recorded or uploaded?
No. Sound is analysed on the phone and never leaves it. There's no account, no analytics and no ads. Only the phrases you record are saved, on your device.
How much does it cost?
Downloading, setting up and recording your phrases are free. Listening needs Woof Watch Pro: $49.99 a year with a 1-week free trial, or $9.99 a month (US prices; the App Store shows yours). Cancel anytime in Settings.
Will it fix separation anxiety?
Woof Watch helps many dogs settle, but it's not a treatment. If your dog seems distressed when left alone, talk to your vet or a qualified trainer.