Out of the Box Dog Training Game app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 1284 ratings )
Lifestyle Games Educational Family
Developer: THE INQUISITIVE CANINE, LLC
3.99 USD
Current version: 1.4, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 08 Dec 2009
App size: 1.59 Mb

This unique training solution is ideal for busy dog owners, new owners and savvy dog parents looking for new ways to take their dog’s skills to a new level, and anyone who enjoys spending time with their dogs.
Designed for puppies and dogs of all ages, the Out of the Box Dog Training Game makes learning enjoyable and rewarding for everyone involved! With this pocket trainer, you’ll have the freedom to train your dog at home, on the go and everywhere in between!

This interactive application is more than just traditional dog obedience, canine commands and dog tricks. A pawsitive training solution, it’s an easy and practical way to raise a healthy and happy pet. By teaching good manners to your dog in a fun way, you’ll create a stronger bond for life.

The easy-to-replicate techniques will reinforce the behaviors you want, while limiting and preventing inappropriate habits.

Object of the Game:

This application is designed to help you build training activities into your daily routine in a simple way.

How to Play:

Determine who’ll be participating and how often. You can play daily or weekly — whatever suits your schedule!

From the home screen, select “start game.” Next, “shuffle” to choose an activity at random.

Once you’ve found a card you’d like to try, select “play” and follow the instructions onscreen.

When the activity has been completed, you can choose to “add notes” and mark the activity as “complete.” You may also wish to fill out the progress log for your dog and send email updates to friends and family, or post updates to your Facebook and Twitter pages!

Repeat daily, weekly or as desired.

When all activities have been completed, you can shuffle and play again! Each training activity can be customized for specific needs and adapted to learner levels to continue advancing your dog’s skills, so the game is different each time you play!

Learn basic dog training techniques like Sit, Down and “Watch me” with easy-to-follow instructions that help address canine life skills such as:
• Loose-leash walking
• House training
• Crate training
• Doorbell etiquette for greeting guests
• Canine socialization

You’ll also learn important canine behavior concepts:

• How to set yourself up for dog training success
• How to adapt training to your dog’s learning level
• How to give your dog incentives to learn
• How to choose proper motivators and rewards
• How to keep dog training fun

Connect with our Out of the Box Community
Out of the Box is unique because you can play it anywhere, anytime that works for your daily routine — so training is less overwhelming and more enjoyable! You can also train and learn with our interactive community.

By joining the Out of the Box community, you can connect with other dog owners who are playing the game in your area so you can play together!

Create profiles for multiple dogs in your household or for dogs you take care of. You can choose to keep your profiles private or make them visible to the public. Email training activities to others who may want to play the game or to keep them up to date with your dog’s training.
Plus, you can use the app to locate dog-friendly places in your area, including pet supply stores, dog parks and dog beaches!

Contents include:

• 56 interactive dog training activities
• Easy-to-follow instructions guide with tips on which rewards will best
motivate your dog to learn.
• A dog training scorecard to track your progress


For more dog training resources, including online training services, visit the Inquisitive Canine at http://inquisitivecanine.com