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title: About | Maera
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About Maera
# Every dog has a story.
Maera helps you understand it.
            ![Nick, founder of Maera](/_astro/about-photo.BzPKwWCH_Z1PKtyw.webp)
I'm Nick, a software engineer at Microsoft. Over five years of training my English Cream Retriever, including three years competing in agility, I worked through reactivity, sensitivity, and everything that doesn't fit neatly into a training plan. I kept wishing an app like Maera existed, so I decided to build it.

Maera is your companion for building a better life with your dog. We believe every dog deserves an owner who understands them, and every owner deserves the tools to make that happen.

No two dogs are the same. That's why Maera adapts to yours, not the other way around.
       The Maera approach
## The whole dog, not just the tricks

### Training

Sessions, commands, reactivity, and progress, tracked your way.

### Health

Vet visits, medications, symptoms, and weight in one place.

### Nutrition

Meals, diet, treats, and allergies. All logged.

### Movement

Walks, runs, play, and exercise intensity over time.

### Rest

Sleep, downtime, and decompression. Because recovery matters.

### Bond

Relationship quality, owner confidence, and consistency.

### Socialization

Interactions, exposure, comfort levels, and social confidence over time.