FAQ

Why Can’t I Swipe Photos?

We are working on the “swiping” functionality but haven’t gotten there yet. You are able to enlarge the photos by tapping once and return to previous screen by tapping again.

What Is Playdates4Dogs?

We are an online community bringing dogs and their owners together for amazing playdates and experiences. We also provide all the information any dog owner could ever wish for including: a directory for dog friendly restaurants, vets, boarding and shopping, an online forum answering questions posted by “You” the member, and a schedule of events for you and your pup. We also offer an online store offering unique and interesting products just for our members.

Is Playdates4Dogs Free?

The answer is yes! We are currently cost free and will never ask for a credit card unless you’re purchasing from our online store.

How Do I Use It?

So easy to use! Just create an account and begin the search. You can search by breed, age, temperament and location. You can also check our directory to find local places to take your dog ranging from doggie parks, restaurants and animal hospitals to pet stores and doggy day cares.

What Is The Minimum Age Requirement?

We are an 18 and over website.

Do I Need a Profile Page?

Yes! This is where you create a personal profile. Upload your pic and tell other dog owners a little bit about yourself. What do you and your dog like to do together? How long have you had him/her. What do you do for fun?

Do I Need To Complete a Profile For My Dog?

Add your dog(s) here and tell all the other dog lovers in your community about them! This is your opportunity to post great dog pics and let others get an understanding of what your cute pup is all about.

How Do I Search For Playmates?

It’s as easy as entering your initial filters and hitting “search”.  You can filter your results further by hitting the filter icon located on the top right corner of the search results page.

How Should I Choose A Playdate?

Have fun scrolling through past and present playdates and connecting with our community. You can reach out to potential playdates by sending a potential day or be more specific with potential days, times and locations. You can also correspond with fellow Dogeteers via the “Chat” feature.

How Do I Filter Through Dog Searches?

You now are going through a list of potential play dates for your dog. Click on an individual results box to see the dog and owner profiles. To set up a play date click on the red “invite” box. Select your dog (if you have more than one dog) and pick a date. None of the other fields are required.

What Is The Search Directory?

This is a directory for the dog friendliest places in your area including Adoption, Animal Hospitals, Animal Shelters, Boarding, Grooming, Hotels, Parks, Pet Stores, Restaurants, Sitters, Veterinarians, and Dog Walkers.

How Do I Report My Dog Lost!

If your dog is lost you have the ability to send a 911 alert to the playdates4dogs community. You can alert everyone in a 35 mile vicinity to be on the lookout for your dog. You can let the PD4D community know their last proximity as well as be in constant contact with our members.