DepartBuddy

DepartBuddy is a mobile + web app (traditional + AI) that helps dog owners reduce separation anxiety by turning “leave the house” into a measurable training plan. It pairs a simple step-by-step departure protocol (desensitization, settling, enrichment timing) with short, scheduled practice sessions. The differentiator is objective feedback: you place your phone/tablet as a camera, and the app detects key signals like pacing, whining/barking bursts, door fixation, and inability to settle, then scores each session and adjusts the next step. Owners can share session clips and progress charts with a trainer or vet behaviorist for faster guidance. It’s not a miracle cure—many cases need months and sometimes medication—but it can prevent the common failure mode: owners guessing, progressing too fast, and reinforcing panic. Monetization: subscription plus optional trainer review add-ons.