About Handler Labs
We're an independent iOS software studio that builds training-log apps for service dog handlers. One focused app for each kind of working dog.
What we make
Every Handler Labs app is a precision training log, built around the specific tasks, workflows, and clinical data that matter for one condition. Our apps help handlers document what their dog does, understand how well it does it, and communicate that information to the people who need to see it (trainers, physicians, partners).
Why separate apps instead of one big app
The workflow for a diabetic alert dog handler is fundamentally different from the workflow for a seizure alert dog handler, or a PTSD service dog handler, or a scent work competitor. Different tasks. Different data. Different clinical outputs. Different reasons a handler needs records.
A diabetic alert dog handler needs to correlate their dog's alerts with CGM blood glucose readings, track scent sample collection dates and glucose levels, and generate a report their endocrinologist can actually interpret. None of that is relevant to a PTSD handler who needs to log grounding tasks, nightmare interruptions, and crisis intervention responses.
We build focused tools that fit your actual workflow. No irrelevant features cluttering the interface. No generic logging fields that don't match what you actually need to track. Each app is designed from the ground up for the people who use it.
Privacy first, not as a feature but as a principle
Service dog handlers are often also managing a health condition. That means this data is sensitive: health data, behavioral records, medical correlations. We take that seriously.
Our architecture is designed so that Handler Labs cannot access your data even if we wanted to. Everything syncs via Apple's CloudKit private database, which lives in your iCloud account, not ours. We have no server that stores your records, no account system, no dashboard where we could look at your data. We receive anonymous usage signals (how often is the export feature used?) and nothing more.
- No accounts or registration
- No selling, sharing, or licensing of data
- No ads
- No tracking beyond anonymous, cookieless usage counts
- HealthKit data never leaves your device
Pricing philosophy
We offer a free tier so you can evaluate the app fully before spending money. The Pro upgrade is a one-time lifetime purchase, not a recurring subscription. You pay once and own it. If an annual subscription fits your preference better, that option is available too, but we'll never force you into a subscription to access core features.
Who we are
Handler Labs is a small independent studio. We aren't backed by venture capital, we don't have growth targets to hit, and we don't have investors pressuring us to monetize your data. We make our living from app sales, and that means our incentives are aligned with building something useful that you'll want to keep using.
Contact
Questions, feedback, feature requests, or bug reports. We read every email. Reach us at [email protected].