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Vicki June 18, 2009 5:41 PM

Wow, These are pricey. I saw some similar products at Wal Mart for $39.00, small size. Some of these are going for over $2000. I usually put puppy pads down for my two little ones and they are very good at using it. I thought about getting one of these, but heck, seems like a lot of trouble and expense. I think I will stick with the puppy pads.

Ruth from England June 19, 2009 2:17 AM

It never ceases to amaze me that all these inventions keep coming along for the convenience of lazy owners.When we had dogs we took them out regularly to do their business from being puppies.Some people seem to feel it's compulsory to get a pet and then shove it in a cage if it's a cat or a crate if it's a dog, to be taken out when convenient. Here all our pets are part of the family and have the freedom of the house and garden the same as the human members do.

Fran Willows England June 19, 2009 2:45 AM

What a pile of poop! please pardon the pun but honestly what is this world coming to? Declawing, debarking,tail docking all things done for convenience of owners and now a dog loo. Has nobody ever thought that these dear creatures need exercise, or have their owners thrown out their brains with the garbage! ENOUGH! this has to stop, just let animals live their lives the way they were meant to. They need exercise, especially dogs, and if anyone is irresponsible enough to have a dog and live in a condo, well they need a therapist.

Amy June 19, 2009 6:09 AM

I think the idea might be good for people who own small breeds. Dogs need to get out and romp, sniff and run around. This is something I would never ever buy and use.

Babz June 19, 2009 10:53 AM

The world has gone babanas! Why on earth would anyone want their dog to "go potty" indoors? Why make extra cleaning for themselves and invite nasty pongs around the house when it's so much simpler and more natural to take your dog for a walk! What worries me with all this "potty" talk is that dogs are going to get phobias about using these inventions indoors, then we'll be getting more dogs with IBS or constipation.
And to market them for people who stuff their dogs in pens or garages is just plain irresponsible. Dogs need exercise, take them for a walk, take a supply of poop bags with you and save yourselves money.

Babz June 19, 2009 11:08 AM

Haha, of course I mean bananas! Though babanas is quite a nice word I must say, pity it doesn't exist :-)

BK July 9, 2009 4:50 PM

The idea of indoor potty training is good for those who are single and work a full time job. Being away from home for 8-9 hours a day does not allow someone to take the dog out whenever they need to go to the bathroom.

st July 29, 2009 4:51 PM

I'm wondering about using for an older dog post-surgery,
in my house which has alot of stairs. Any thoughts

Usenext July 29, 2009 7:12 PM

Hey, ok, I get it, I guess - but does this really work?

RKR July 30, 2009 2:25 PM

I would get one of these do to being single and working full time. I think it's not fair to leave a dog indoors 8+ hours without a way to go to the bathroom. Of course he gets a morning and night walk when I'm home and a 3rd one on the days I don't work. so it's not about being lazy like some posted here. It's about letting the dog be able to go when he needs to and no one is around to take him out.

Barb August 5, 2009 7:23 AM

Many years ago a friend's grandmother had a regular litter box for her small terrier. This was used as a backup for late nights or bad weather when the lady couldn't walk her dog safely.

potty training puppies September 11, 2009 1:35 AM

"> potty training puppies
wow... find it interesting... hope it'll be beneficial for me and my friends...

This is very interesting. I have had 6 puppies of my own in an apartment and struggled to find a goodpotty puppy system for them.

Jan October 11, 2009 6:36 PM

Remember those of us who live in frigid temps during the winter. In Wyoming, the wind could blow at 25mph--making the temperature around zero or below at times. Combine that with the snowfall, and having an indoor potty for my critters is humane--nothing negligent about it!

Mo December 4, 2009 11:17 PM

"Irresponsible enough to have a dog in a condo?" as someone said? I have a condo and a herding breed dog that's a year old. I walk him well over an hour a day, he runs about 15 miles next to me. Hardly irresponsible. But a potty like this would be nice, so he could go if he felt like it, and when it's -30F, which it gets. Hardly irresponsible.

dogma December 24, 2009 4:44 AM

My dogs WILL NOT GO outside when the temperature goes below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. We live in Chicago and my dogs are 11 lbs and 21 lbs. They get lost in snow drifts, freeze in the bad weather (they just want to come in) and when they finally get in, they go in the house. Does not happen except in winter. My older dog is 16. So before you judge, think of other possibilites, ladies from temperate climates. Having to "de-salt" my poor dogs paw in -25 degree wind chill weather is horrible for them. It hurts them so much they can't use the paw--you don't know what some of this weather is like! And for emergencies when you can't get home in time, this is ideal.

Sharon January 9, 2010 10:56 AM

I bought one of these and my 2 yr old ShihTzu won't use it. Any suggestions? It's 14 degrees here today and I'm at my wits end.

Joy January 13, 2010 10:41 PM

I think this is a great concept. I live alone and work full time. Although my dog gets plenty of exercise and potties outside when I am home, she does not have freedom to get out and go while I am at work. I think this is a great alternative and will be purchasing one myself. I would suggest that if you can't get your pet to use it inside, try training them to use it outside and then bring it back in. Just a thought! :)

Nicole February 17, 2010 5:08 AM

I have a 2 year old Maltese who is just warming up to the $50 brand we bought him. We've moved around a lot , so house training is hard for him. As soon as we have him trained...guess what? We move into a place that got 3 feet of snow last week, plus both my husband and I have injured our knees and we live upstairs. Yowza! Anyway, we're just training him like we did when he was a puppy--continuing to reintroduce him to his new 'grass,' and rewarding him when he goes in the right place. At this rate, it will be summertime before he 'gets it' and we'll be going outside anyway!

It's a great idea, though, if you can get it to work.

And no, it's irresponsible. Humans and canines are living together, and everyone has to make some sacrifices. I walk and play even when I don't feel like it, and he has to go on his grass when it's below 0 or the middle of the night. Sounds fair to me.