Double Dog boasted impressive statistics with over 1 million users and 5 million videos, supported by a robust community. However, the journey was not without significant hurdles.

In just two years, Double Dog faced 56 rejections from major app stores, averaging about one every two weeks. Some of these rejections were clear-cut and objective, allowing us to quickly address the issues and secure approval. However, these straightforward fixes were not always the norm.

Challenges often arose with changes in the app review teams. New reviewers sometimes brought up issues that had been previously resolved, leading to delays that could span weeks as we worked to bring them up to speed and navigate through the approval process once more. Such delays are particularly taxing for a startup.

Even more daunting were the rejections for vague reasons, which not only sapped our team’s morale but also resulted in the longest delays—sometimes extending for months. Imagine our team of dedicated designers, engineers, and marketers laboring for 14-hour days to prepare a new release, buzzing with anticipation, only to receive a rejection notice citing “hidden features” with no further explanation. The lack of immediate feedback from the review team only compounded the frustration and confusion.

These ongoing challenges proved too great for Double Dog, lacking the financial resources to endure such an uncertain environment. For those seeking an alternative, you might consider exploring Anonymous Request.

We extend our deepest gratitude for the unwavering support that has been nothing short of phenomenal. Working with such an incredible user base has been a remarkable experience.

With sincere appreciation,

The Double Dog Team

Double Dog prevents shirking with an innovative approach.

Shirk (verb) –  to evade one’s work or duty,  to practice fraud or trickery

Shirking on a dare is the act of not paying what is owed. Shirking cannot happen in Double Dog. Here’s why.

Every dare has an initiator, the person who sends the dare, and a partner, the person who receives it. The initiator may pay one times the original dare amount or, if the partner doubles it back and the initiator chickens out, three times. As a result, three times the original amount is set aside from the initiator’s balance at dare creation.

The partner may end up paying twice the original dare amount if he/she doubles back and the initiator satisfactorily completes the dare. So twice the original amount is set aside from the partner’s balance at dare acceptance.

Since all funds that might be required for payment are accounted for before the parties begin the dare and payment of those funds is automatic, neither party ever has the opportunity to shirk. When the dare completes and payment is made, all funds held in reserve and not used for payment are returned to their owners.

This is one of the many mechanisms that makes Double Dog dares distinct, and ensures that your dare experience is safe, fair, and fun.

Double Dog is catching fire world wide. As of today there are returning users in 94 countries.

The fastest growing cities outside the United States are Ottawa, London, Tel Aviv, Quezon City, and Beirut.

Which is most daring?

Quezon City, Philippines takes the cake. Top Dog robinicko came in 2nd place in the weekly competition. And he swims with sharks.

Perennial Top Dog Jonathan L Odom has taken the bull by the horns and made some great Double Dog tutorial videos. These detailed walkthroughs cover every aspect of the app. Thank you JLOdom!