New dog date app gets happy tails wagging

NO matter the size, these prized pooches are going social — putting their best paw forward.

The pic is of dog owners Peter Leslie (Dogy Tales co-owner) and Lynda Ford with their dogs L to R Emilio and Gabi the Airedale Terriers and West Highland Terriers Kira and Hamish who are all best buddies. The dogs met on a new Melbourne social networking app called Dogy Tales which allows owners to create a profile for their pet and then meet with other like-minded animals at various venues. Picture: Tim Carrafa

NO matter the size, these prized pooches are going social — putting their best paw forward.

Airedale terriers Emilio, 18 months, and Gabi, 14, have formed an unlikely bond with West Highland terriers Hamish and Kiera, both 2.

They “met” on new social networking app DogyTales, that has Melbourne tails wagging.

Running around the Yarraville Gardens, the best buddies spent time chasing, playing and sniffing each other’s you know what.

The dogs were introduced by app co-owner Peter Leslie, owner of Emilio and Gabi, and dog lover Lynda Ford, owner of Hamish and Kiera.

“We regularly arrange play dates. It facilitates more of a personal connection,” Mr Leslie said.

The app’s GPS system allows dog lovers to create a profile, find a playmate at local venues, post warnings and send out lost dog alerts.

To download DogyTales visit the app store.

Peter Leslie with Airedales Emilio and Gabi on a doggie play date with Lynda Ford and West Highland terriers Kiera and Hamish.

Originally published as New dog date app gets happy tails wagging