Thank YOU Doggies.com! Back in October 2009, my local Showcase (aka: As Seen On TV) store advertised the Potty Patch for sale for only $39.99 and $89.99, so I decided to “Google” the Potty Patch and see what I could learn BEFORE purchasing the product. Am I ever glad I took the necessary time to research the product!
Having found the doggies.com blog, and reading through all the comments (and there are several, so don’t go skipping any!) I decided to save my money AND frustrations, and NOT purchase the Potty Patch… and it looks so wonderful too :-(.
The Tinkle Tray was mentioned in one of the comments, so… off to my search engine I went, and found Marj Kruger’s website straight away. Having read through her entire web page, I became sooooo impressed that Marj’s product is being made in America that I emailed her asking if she could export her product to Canada. Disappointingly, I never did heard back from Marj… so, off to my local Lowe’s store in Whitby, Ontario I went, equipped with a printed picture of Marj Kruger’s Tinkle Tray and measurements of 21” x 27” written on it… along with my dog’s present potty tray measurements, 20” x 34”.
Andrew (in the windows and doors department) at Lowe’s is in his last year of studying to become a structural engineer, so I KNEW I could depend on his ingenuity, along with his knowledge of parts that might be available within the store that would allow me to create my own version of a Tinkle Tray for my dog. I was right!
18429 2×4 white egg crate styre(ne) $10.98 (used for ceiling light louvers) PLUS, 293486 22×34 modular utility tra(y) $9.98 (better known as a boot tray)… all for $20.96 (CDN) plus $2.73 taxes for a grand total of $23.69. I even pressed on the white egg crate styrene with my hand to make certain it would not hurt my dog’s paws… and it is fine.
All I needed in the way of tools to create my own Potty Pan was a pair of side-cutters and a marker pencil!
Carefully marking EXACTLY the squares to cut with a marker pencil, I the cut the “egg crate styrene” to fit the utility tray. Then I lined the tray with newspaper and placed the trimmed piece of “egg crate styrene” on top… and voila! My dog now has his very own Potty Pan.
This new Potty Pan now sits where a previous metal pan sat, in my laundry room… and it looks soooo much neater, considering I no longer need a towel just under the edge of the tray for my male dog to “wipe” his paws on.
If not for the post published at doggies.com, I too would have been an unhappy camper within weeks of purchasing the Potty Patch, considering the stench many pet owners complained of regarding the artificial grass top!
Here is yet another great idea for a potty pan for dogs, depending on the size of your dog, of course.
Indoor potties with artificial grass, I would NEVER recommend. But for those of you who do NOT have the time to make your own doggy potty, I fully understand and offer you THIS suggestion along with a comparison:
| WizDog | My homemade version | |||
| Features | – Plastic tray and grate – All liquid is absorbed by newspaper under grate on Plastic tray – Newspaper stays under grate and cannot be shredded – All liquid waste is channeled through the grate to the bottom of the tray and absorbed by newspaper (optional), preventing paws from coming in contact with the urine – Keeps your dog’s paws clean and dry |
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| PRICES NO LONGER UP TO DATE | ||||
| Price | $30.00 USD | $20.96 CND | ||
| PRICES NO LONGER UP TO DATE | ||||
| Tray size | Exterior measurement – 28″ L x 21″ W Inside measurement – 23.5″ x 15.5″ |
Exterior measurement – 33″ L x 19 ½” W Inside measurement – 29 ¼” x 15 ¼” |
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| Pros | – Free dog training ebook with purchase (a $30 USD value) – 100% satisfied for any reason whatsoever within 30 days of receiving my product |
– No shipping & handling – No waiting for delivery |
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| Cons | – Shipping & handling extra – Canadian purchasers pay $ conversion – Canadian purchasers need pay duty fees |
– Must have tools – No guarantee |
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For those of you who prefer to simply purchase the WizDog, please do come back and let me know what YOU think of the WizDog, once your puppy has had the chance to use it.
I needed to find something so that my pup is not laying on the blanket she just eliminated on, I think I have found it! After this long period of time since you have been using it, is this still working? and I have a 75 pound puppy, will it hurt her paws since she weights so much?
Hey Melissa, the reason the parts were selected to create my own homemade potty pan for Nugget was because of the parts detailed in the potty pans you can purchase, you know, the ones with artificial grass on top of the plastic grating. So many complained about the artificial grass retaining the smell of urine that I decided to forgo that part. All I can tell you is that Nugget having been only 10 pounds, AND whining about peeing on his own feet, he was grateful to have this potty pan.
I love your wp theme, where would you download it from?
It's an old them Doris. This style is no longer available and I AM contemplating changing my theme by 2013. Thanks!
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Thanks Claudio!
You made several nice points there. I did a search on the topic and found most folks will go along with with your idea. It cheaper!
Thanks May, I found it to be much cheaper to create, bigger in pan size, and easier to clean without the artificial grass.
This one is as great as your other posts : D
Thanks Michele!
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Yes, please do share my blog with your group Hank! Thanks for asking.
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That's great news Luciana, and thank YOU!
Thanks for this Trish!
You're very welcome Jim!
I just found your site on Google!
That's GREAT news Alejan, thanks!
you have done a marvelous job by providing these details in your post. it will help a lot the people who are searching for ways to have their dogs relieve themselves while indoors. thanks for sharing!
You're very welcome Albana!
i’ve never heard of something like this before, thank you for sharing this information with here. Now dogs too have their own potty… LOL!
🙂 …you welcome Andira!
i compliment you for the great money-saving idea you have posted here, congratulations and keep ’em coming!
Hello Andrea… my homemade potty pan works wonders, which is why I posted this on my personal blog… soooo, forgive my confusion but what exactly is it you are asking? At the very start of my posting here, you will see an active link to doggies.com's website so you can view all conversations there too.
Just wanna say thank you for nice easy to follow instructions you’ve provided here. I love the design of your website too. It actually stands out!
Thanks Linda!
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Thanks for your awesome feedback Donya! Much appreciated.
One of my big concerns was that might have been umteen things to acquire in making this. Surprisingly not. THANKS!
You're welcome Janice!
Thanks for good information!
You're welcome Ken!
Appreciating the detailed information you offer here. It’s good to come across a blog every once in a while that isn’t the same outdated rehashed information. Great read! I’ve bookmarked your site and I’m including your RSS feeds to my Google account.
Well, this is great news Winfred… thank YOU!
Excellent tips found on your web site while! My very own sincere apologies for not saying thanks to you earlier.
You're welcome Zeek!
I would name your blog the dreamland. While Santa knocks at our door just once per year, you blog is open the whole year – wow! I know who’s getting a potty pan for Christmas this year!
Hey… thanks Nick. I love your comment. Hope your "puppy" got his potty pan for Christmas.
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Thanks Dan!
I want to make my own as all of the ones I have found to buy have the fake grass. Too much cleaning for me. Thank you for this!
You're welcome Dino! I too do NOT like the idea of my dog peeing on artificial grass. Impossible to clean thoroughly.
Hi! Great idea.
Thanks Gary!