Outdoors

My condo has a terrace that has no protection above it. Can I use a Pet Patio Potty™ in such a setting?

There are two options when placing the Pet Patio Potty™ in an open outdoor environment:

• If you are typically with your pet when he uses his Pet Patio Potty™, you can use the Low Profile model and simply cover the potty with its' Sunbrella™ canvas cover when a rain or snow storm is expected. In addition, you can provide additional protection using a patio umbrella or awning. In areas of the country where there is little rain or snow, this model may be the perfect solution.

• Alternatively, many dog owners prefer to purchase the Elevated Canopy Model which was designed specifically for open outdoor areas. This potty has Plexiglas panels on three sides and its' cover is elevated over the potty. This unique design has the dual advantages of allowing your dog to use the potty in bad weather without getting drenched while also protecting the potty from environmental moisture. This model is ideal for dog and puppy owners who have a dog door that allows their pet access to the potty at all times. An optional weather protection flap is available for Elevated Canopy units placed in areas that are exposed to blowing rain and/or snow or are very windy. The flap snaps over the open side of the unit to provide additional protection during inclement weather.

Why does Doggy Solutions™ place so much emphasis on protecting the potty from rain and snow?

The fact is - no dog potty product is completely suitable for exposure to significant rain or snow. Doggy Solutions™ just chooses to educate our clients regarding this issue. With the Pet Patio Potty™, prolonged exposure to rain or snow can cause the litter below the trays to become saturated with water and necessitate replacement. Although potty systems with drainage trays or pans can collect some environmental moisture, there is a limit. As the pan becomes full of urine-contaminated water, disposal of the fluid can become awkward and difficult and the pan can even overflow. In those units where real sod or synthetic grass is placed directly in a shallow pan, water from rain and snow has no place to drain.

These real concerns resulted in the development of the Elevated Canopy Model, the only potty product providing protection for both your dog and the potty when it rains or snows. This model is ideal for open areas having no overhead protection. The Low Profile Pet Patio Potty™ is more suited for areas that have some overhead protection. This model includes a water-resistant canvas cover that can be snapped directly over the potty frame if the potty is placed in an area that is exposed to rain or snow during bad or windy storms.