To get a better understanding of the problem space, I kicked off my research by talking to potential users. I used SurveyMonkey to build out a list of questions to ask pet owners and took to Reddit and other platforms to spark a discussion with respondents.
193 respondents and various threads helped to identify the key problems owners faced with managing their dog's health and activity.
Responses included:
“Organizing walk schedule around our schedule”
“Managing her routine with others in my household.”
“Keeping to the exercise schedule when busy and/or tired.”
“Coordinating care throughout family.”
"Finding time for walks"
"Co-ordinating care with other family members."