Paw
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Save money on dog care, befriend a dog if you don’t have one
Benjamin Beltzer
Paw — Save money on dog care, befriend a dog if you don’t have one
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Paw is an app that introduces dog owners to neighbors for dog care friendships and park playdates. We offer an alternative to expensive dog care services. Owners create a trusted network of locals for dog care exchanges, or meet caregivers who want to spend time with dogs out of kindness.

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Ryan Hoover
Love the glasshole doge in the gallery 😉
Benjamin Beltzer
@rrhoover Glad you like it! 🐩
Chelsea Davis
Nice idea! I also think there is opportunity for connecting other dog owners who need help training. For example, I have a dog who struggles a bit when new people enter our home. I've been working on training her but it's hard to train for this instance when you essentially need strangers to come for a visit. It's hard to find strangers! :) I feel like the best people to help with this type of training are other dog owners who struggle with the same thing. I'd love an app where I could connect with other people reactive dog owners who want to trade off doing some "stranger danger" training and come to my house and help me train my dog. In turn, I would come to their house and help as well. I've heard of other people paying someone on Rover to come over for 30 minutes but it's just not worth the money. I see this app building out to this type of community as well.
Marta Crowe
The joy of dogs for everyone! And an amazing source of support for dog owners! And great execution on the idea. The product feels/looks great.
Benjamin Beltzer
@martacrowe thanks so much Marta! Means a lot to us 🐾
Graham Kaemmer
Great idea! I sometimes feel like there are people who use dating apps exclusively for the purpose of meeting folks with dogs--best just to cut to the chase. Nice job with the product!
Rob Diaz
Such a great idea. Specially for people (like myself) who can't have a dog but would love one 🐶
Benjamin Beltzer
@robbdiazz Thank you Rob! 🐾
Aaron O'Leary
Is there any limit on the number of dogs you can mind at a time? I'll mind them all, each and every one of them! 🐶
Benjamin Beltzer
@aaronoleary Hi Aaron! Technically there isn't a limit, but we do think it's very important that dogs receive individual attention 🐾🐾🐾
Emerson King
This is such a good idea!! For casual dog lovers (who don't own dogs) this would be a wonderful way to spend a day with a dog and grow the community of dog lovers.
Benjamin Beltzer
@emerson_king Thanks so much Emerson!
Elissa Maercklein

10/10 way more fun swiping on pics of dogs than swiping on pics of guys on Tinder

As a dog lover who works a lot (so no time to have a dog of my own) this is an awesome app!

Pros:

Intuitive UI for matching, awesome idea to create a network of the dog community!

Cons:

None!

Benjamin Beltzer
Hey Product Hunters! 2 years ago, Danny and I met at Ocean Beach when his dog Tyson jumped onto my lap. We became great friends because of Tyson, and a few weeks later I took care of him while Danny was going out of town. After that, we started to question why so many people were spending a fortune on dog care, when there are plenty of people like me who would be happy to take care of a dog out of kindness. A few months later, we both quit our jobs to work on a way to connect dog owners and dog lovers across neighborhoods. Before Paw, Danny had been struggling to find affordable dog care for years and had tried tons of solutions. He even made a profile for his dog on Tinder, matched with 500 people in a week, and asked them if they’d be willing to take care of his dog. Now we’re here to tell you all about Paw and answer any questions you might have. We’re really looking forward to your feedback! Have a dog? Pawsome 🐶 The cost of dog care is too high. With Paw you can save tons of money by making friends with dog owners or dogless folks who genuinely want to take care of your dog out of kindness. ❤️ Don’t have a dog? We feel your pain 😩 Fill the dog-shaped hole in your heart by spending time with a neighbors dog who needs some extra help. 🐩 Hugs & Paws! 🐾 - Ben and Danny
Emily Hodgins
@benjamin_beltzer Love it! Any plans for global expansion?
Benjamin Beltzer
@ems_hodge We’re building up a waitlist for anyone who signs up outside of San Francisco. We plan to expand to the cities that we see the most interest from. Thanks! 🐕
Anna Filou
@ems_hodge @benjamin_beltzer omg I would so love this, please make a global version and advertise the hell out of it! 😍 It looks like the perfect thing I didn't know I needed. I don't have a dog but love them so much
Stefan Dunn
How does this differ to something like Borrow My Doggy?
David Sanchez
Pretty good.
Alan Borger

I can't count how many times I needed something like this to help me with my puppy. Looking forward!

Pros:

This is a great application!

Cons:

Innovative ideas need to be tested continuously.

Maria Luisa Rodrigues Koenigsfeld
Meninos, parabéns pela ideia. A-D-O-R-E-i !!!!!!!! Meu marido e filhos adoram cachorros grandes. Já colocamos o apartamento à venda para irmos para um condomínio de casas, pois na falta de um, querem dois cães, para um fazer companhia para o outro. Enquanto a crise imobiliária não passa, abrimos nossa casa para um novo e aguardado hospede. Danny, o aplicativo já está acessível aqui no Brasil?
Danny Dranoff
@new_user_ce26874618 Oi! Adoraria poder ajudar vocês no Brasil! Ainda não temos planos para lançar fora dos EUA mais quem sabe um dia 🐶
Breanna Mesa

Recommend to all fam and friends!

Pros:

Great app! Just got a pup and consider it super helpful!

Cons:

None!

Justin Barash

Great UI and built well. Clearly thought through the design

Pros:

Fills a needed void in connecting the dog community! Can’t wait to use it in New York

Cons:

Didn’t arrive 5 years ago

Béco Dranoff

Dogs are family members and can't be left with total strangers. Paw is a great solution!

Pros:

Great idea! I want to know who is walking my pup.

Cons:

Pls launch in NY soon!

Jens Ole Miang
Brilliant idea!
Benjamin Beltzer
@jens_ole_miang Glad you like it 😄
Ely Benhamo

Looking forward to watching Paw grow!

Pros:

Don't have to pay for dog care, have opportunities to meet other dog owners and connect with them through the app and in person

Cons:

none

Pete Pacent

This has totally changed the way i hire dog sitters for my pooch

Pros:

Paw is a fantastic way to save money and Energy on dog ownership.

Cons:

I just wish it was in more cities! My Family would LOVE to use Paw but unfortunately can’t because it’s not available yet. Can’t wait!

Raveena Patel

As a dog lover who sadly doesn't have a dog, this app allows me to fill that puppy void. Can't wait until they expand to Miami!

Pros:

Genius! Win-win for everyone.

Cons:

None