So you’ve made the decision to buy yourself a portable pet toilet. Congratulations! You’re one step closer to a more convenient pet lifestyle.

You’ve jumped online for a bit of research, maybe you’ve listened to your friends talking about them over coffee, or perhaps you’ve even seen them advertised on TV. Yet, it’s not until you finally get to your local pet retailer that you find yourself staring at two or three similar products. Which one do you choose?

There are some key factors for you to consider that will help you to decide what is the right product for you and your pet. The Pet Loo is an original and unique creation, but as we have seen with popular inventions in the past, once a well planned idea is launched to the public it is only a matter of time until another person or company tries to use the idea as their own.

While you may see variations of Loo’s in the market, you can rest assured that there is only one Pet Loo!

Accept no imitations! The Pet Loo has many well planned design features that other competing pet toilets do not offer:

·       Different sized Loo’s for different sized pets. Not all dogs are the same size, so why should a Great Dane cower on a small square of synthetic grass? Or if you live in compact apartment why should your balcony be taken up by a park sized- pet toilet when your dog is only a miniature breed? Our Pet Loo range covers three sizes, which cater for not only toy to large breeds of dog, but also for cats and furry critters.

·       The patented corrugated tray. The corrugations, or ridges, in the plastic tray aid gravity in draining urine away from the synthetic grass. The tray has also been produced using UV resistant plastics allowing Pet owners the option to use their Loo indoors or out.

·       The catchment jug. The position and size of the catchment jug has been created for easy removal and emptying without having to move or lift the entire unit. This avoids any accidental spillages and makes The Pet Loo one of the easiest to clean pet toilets on the market.

Be wary of cost. Price is not always a clear indicator of quality, nor should it be something to shy away from. After all, the cost of disposable puppy-pads, or other temporary absorbent mats, can cost thousands of dollars over the lifetime of a dog. The Pet Loo was designed to be as strong as possible so it could outlast the dog using it, and while it is not claimed to be unbreakable, the money saved from a one-off purchase far out-weighs the initial cost.

So before you hit the shops why don’t you click on our website, watch our videos and read our reviews. This way you won’t have to accept the imitations because you will know that The Pet Loo is best Loo for the job!

**The Pet Loo is a Globally Patented Product**

Pup-Pee Team: 5

Puppy: 11

Bottles of Liquid Ate: 1/2

It seemed that a nine week old puppy was getting the better of us after only four days in. As a team we knew that we had started off well - we had practically grown eyes in the backs of our heads - but it didn’t take long for Zeke’s confidence to grow and along with it his curiosity.

As he ventured into new rooms around the office and warehouse, it seemed no space was too small for him to squeeze into. Try as we might to keep an eye on him on each of his little adventures, office life had to continue and so our watchful eyes grew blinkers.

It was two days in that we noticed the first ‘ninja poo’. It appeared that Zeke could move between rooms with such stealth, that his accidents came out of thin air.

We knew that training a puppy to use The Pet Loo would take longer, as he didn’t just have to get used to where he was supposed to toilet, but also to learn his own bladder and bowel movements. The trick at this time was to catch him at the right moment.

We were putting him on the Loo after meals, after play sessions and after sleeps, and although this helped us with several successful ‘toilets’ there were still those ninja poos to deal with.

We decided our best option was to restrain him to one room of the office with his Pet Loo inside and an office parent watching over him with eagle eyes. The slightest crouch or squat meant that he was swooped up and put on the Loo faster than he could blink. Success! Not a single ninja poo or wet spot on the carpet for the rest of the day.

Containing a puppy to one area (sometimes referred to as crate training) doesn’t just prevent ninja poos but also stops puppies from ruling the roost. They need to know their limitations (and yours too!).

By restricting his access to rooms around the office Zeke will learn that there is a time for play, a time for rest and time for work.

According to: www.simplidogs.com

House training a dog can be a daunting prospect at first, but with a consistent approach and a good understanding of the best methods for house training a dog, any dog can learn what is expected of them.

What is the Best Method of House Training a Dog?

In most situations, crate training your puppy or dog is the best method. Using a crate for house training a dog works on the principle that dogs do not like to use the restroom in the area that they sleep in. Generally speaking, this is quite true.

Either a wire or a plastic crate is perfectly fine for house training a dog, but the size must be relative to your dog. A dog should have just enough room to stand up, turn around, sit up, and lie down in. Any more room than that and the dog can use the restroom in one end and lie down in the other.

Food, water, and toys should never be left with a puppy or young dog in the crate. Food and water will increase the dog’s need to go the bathroom. Toys can be destroyed and ingested. Instead, appropriate chew toys, like a peanut butter or cheese stuffed Kong toy, should be used in the place of regular toys for entertainment.

Sometimes house training a dog might need to utilize additional methods. Puppy pee pads are not a very good option in house training a dog. They encourage the dog to go the bathroom indoors on a disposable pad. Many people find their pee pad puppies have a hard time adjusting to going outside, and they also cannot distinguish their pad from other items left lying on the floor.

If you feel you do need an option besides the crate, the indoor/outdoor artificial grass potty is the best. It simulates the look of grass and is very easy to keep clean and hygienic -The Pet Loo.

The Pet Loo works well for those in apartments or where getting to the outdoor grass make take longer than a puppy can wait. Also, many puppies obtained from pet stores can be very difficult to house train since they are used to sleeping, eating, and playing all in the same area that they use the restroom.

How to Begin House Training a Dog?

House training a dog is all about patience and consistency. You cannot expect your dog to alert you. Instead, you need to set up a very consistent potty schedule which can be maintained.

When house training a dog, you need to remember that puppies must be walked A LOT, and older or recently adopted dogs that are not housetrained will need to be treated exactly like a new puppy in the beginning.

Here is the basic program for house training a dog:

Dogs should be crated at night time, when you are gone, and when they cannot be fully supervised. When the dog is with you, you must supervise it! Close doors or baby-gate off any other area you are not in.

Always walk the dog immediately upon coming out of the crate, first thing in the morning, or upon coming home.

When house training a new dog, be sure to walk the dog within 15-20 minutes of eating a meal, eating a lot of treats, and drinking a lot of water. Other times to be careful about: walk after the dog has had a big playtime session or has just woken up from a nap.

With puppies, a good rule of thumb is just to take them for a potty break every 30 or so minutes. As the puppy ages, you can go a little further in between.

House training a dog is all about watching the dog’s body language. He will give signals he has to go such as whining, restlessness, pacing, coming near you, walking by the door, or simply disappearing. Pay attention to your puppy.

If your dog has an accident in the house, it’s your fault. House training a dog takes patience and a lot of supervision.

Never, ever get angry at the dog for having an accident. Do not rub his nose in it or anything else. He doesn’t know why you are mad! Instead, quietly clean up the accident fully with enzyme based pet cleaners to fully remove all odors.

Lastly, when house training a dog, you want to give the dog a command. When taking your dog outside, be sure to tell him ‘Good Potty’ or something similar so that he associates the word Potty with the action.

If using a system like The Pet Loo, you would need to ‘walk’ your dog over to it on a frequent basis. You might even want to spray the grass with an artificial attractant that encourages your dog to use the restroom there.

House training a dog is not that difficult; it’s just time consuming and requires a lot of patience. You need to make sure you have the ability to walk the dog throughout the day or have dog walkers come. If you are unsure you have the time for properly house training a dog or puppy, please consider an already house trained dog available for adoption.

Article Written by: www.simplidogs.com

http://www.simplidogs.com/the-ultimate-house-training-guide/

This interview is with Tobi Skovron of Pup-Pee Solutions. They are a manufacturer and distributor of indoor pet waste management products that are innovative, convenient, and green!  Enjoy the interview below:

K9 Cuisine: What is your story-how did you get into this business?

Tobi: In 2003, I relocated 1,000 km south of my home town Sydney Australia to be with my girlfriend Simone who was studying at the time.  A few months after relocating I bought Simone a Cockapoo called Subii.

Living in an apartment with a dog we constantly faced issues with her needing to go to the toilet at inconvenient times. Any accidents on the balcony would rot the wooden surface. Every time we were out of the apartment we’d worry about the carpets!

We decided there must be a better way. We needed a permanent, hygienic solution and realized that that many others were in the same position.

After a couple of years working with industrial designers, dye makers, injection moulding specialists, veterinarians, obedience professionals, animal behaviourists & patent lawyers The Pet Loo was born.

K9 Cuisine: What is the secret to your success with the your business-how have you gotten to where you are today?

Tobi: Passion, strategy and sheer drive!

Some say I’m cursed with ambition, I think in reality I’m the type of person that is prepared to roll the dice and take a chance (calculated of course) in pursuit of what I’m passionate about.

This “business” is not about making money… it’s all about both Simone and I having an appreciation for our pets and the lifestyle that we lead first and foremost. This ultimately has driven us to want every person around the world to be a pet owner!

We always take care of our customers, export partners and retailers first - without these relationships our business would never have gotten off the ground.

Money has never been a focus we both view it as a bonus to what we do.

K9 Cuisine: What makes you different?

Tobi: I’m the type of person that likes to lead the pack, rather than follow!

I like to think inside the square, as everyone thinks “outside the square”. I have tremendous drive and energy but also recognize where I’m at as a professional and surround myself with successors that have been there and done that before my time, asking the questions to improve my skills.

I’m prepared to roll up my sleeves and work hard and make it happen by chasing it down rather than just waiting for things to come to me.

K9 Cuisine: What is it about dogs that you love?

I have grown up with pets, but it was Simone, who is a qualified social worker with “Animal Assisted Therapy” training, who helped me gain an understanding of the benefits of animal companionship.

Her guidance and passion helped me change career paths. My dogs come to the office with me every day and most recently I relocated from Australia to Los Angeles and they made the move with me!

My dogs are not something I have, but rather the lifestyle I lead.

K9 Cuisine: What is the neatest part about your work?

Tobi: I’m doing what I love!

K9 Cuisine: Where do you see the pet product industry going?

Tobi: Like every other industry at the moment it is changing. Many independent retailers are being acquired by major chains.  I also  think we’ll see continued growth in the “green” product sector.

K9 Cuisine: How do you fit into that-what are your future plans?

Tobi: Creating green products is what we do. Pup-Pee Solutions is an environmentally-friendly company focused making products that are safe for people, pets and the planet. From The Pet Loo to our No Range cleaning solutions - all of our products are chemical free, biodegradable and environmentally friendly. We plan to stay in the Pet Waste Management sector of the pet industry.

K9 Cuisine: How can people find out more about you and the your business?

Tobi:
Our Website: www.thepetloo.com.
Our Blog: www.thepetloo.com/blog.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/PetLoo.

K9  Cuisine: Tell us a little about you!

Tobi: There is a video interview with me here, feel free to click here to watch it!

Thank you so much!

Tobi Skovron of Pup-Pee Solutions

Stern Endorses Pet Loo

NEW YORK—Mark Stern, founder of United Pet Group (UPG), has left retirement to sanction the Pet Loo. The Pet Loo, a unique dog toilet from Australia, is a “back yard in a box” that fits inside homes, so animals can relieve themselves when owners can’t be there.

Stern, who has been retired for three years, will join Pet Loo inventor Tobi Skovron, CEO of Pup-Pee Solutions.
Until 2005, Stern headed UPG, which established brands like Nature’s Miracle, Dingo, 8 in 1, Marineland and Perfecto. Stern will now be working to help bring the Pet Loo to America.

For more information, visit www.thepetloo.com

Written by: www.groomingbusiness.com

Pet Pro Profile:
Simone Skovron, The Pet Loo

How many times have you taken the dog out for bathroom break–and worried they wouldn't make it out in time? Necessity was the mother of invention when it came to The Pet Loo, first developed in Australia by Simone Skovron who invented the handy "backyard in a box." Today Simone and her husband Tobi Skovron are the co-founders of Pup-Pee Solutions, a company that's expanded globally and product-wise as well, now offering enzyme cleaners. We caught up with Simone to learn more about the couple's fast-growing business.

Can you tell us about your background, especially your experience with pets?

I am a qualified social worker with a special interest in, and appreciation for, Animal Assisted Therapy. I strongly believe in the benefits of animal companionship both on a physical and emotional level. While I’ve spent the better part of the last few years working as a social worker in an aged care facility, over the years I’ve accumulated experience working with domestic animals both in the capacity as a vet nurse, animal assisted therapist (I studied this) and in pet retail.

How did you come to invent The Pet Loo?

The Pet Loo was invented out of pure need. As an apartment dwellers with dogs, I became frustrated with having to toilet my dogs at inconvenient times, worry they wouldn’t be able to hold on if I was late getting home, and pray they make it down the flights of stairs in time. I found myself saying that I needed “a backyard in a box” for my balcony and my husband decided we should go ahead and create it.

What tips do you have for pet parents who want to train their dog to use the Pet Loo?

The beauty of the Pet Loo is that is replicates the outdoors so if a dog is grass trained, they actually will require very little or no training. If training a puppy, it’s matter of applying simple toilet training principles and if a dog is needed some encouragement there are way to do so which is usually specific to the dog’s situation.  Detailed information on training pets to use the Pet Loo can be found on our website www.thepetloo.com
 

Pup-Pee Soutions has expanded its product offerings to include enzyme products for pet stains and smells. Can you tell us about these and how they work? What makes them different from traditional pet stain removers?

Although The Pet Loo is our flagship product, more recently we have responded to consumer need to develop a chemical free, biodegradable range of cleaning products called the “NO Range.” The funky packaging on all the bottles explain their individual purpose, ranging from odor removers, to stain removers and cleaning products specifically for pet areas. Our products don’t mask the problems, they get to the root of the problem and that’s why they are proving to be so effective.

What else would you like the readers of DogTipper.com to know about your work?

As a company, Pup-Pee Solutions is motivated by the want to break down the barriers to pet ownership. More often than not, people will opt out of owning a pet or surrender a pet as a result of a toileting issue. As a Pet Waste Management company, we seek to solve these problems so that more people can enjoy the privilege that comes with owning a pet!

For More Information:

• Website: www.thepetloo.com
• Email: usa@thepetloo.com | info@thepetloo.com
• BLOG: www.thepetloo.com/blog
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/PetLoo

From: Sofie M

Date: June 30, 2009 10:03:59 AM EDT

To: "The Pet Loo (New York)"

Subject: Pet Loo follow up 

HI Nicole,

I purchased a pet loo for one of my customers…I wasn't sure if the product was going to work, so I bought it myself as a "gift" to her.

Now I feel comfortable selling it to my customers.

She got it Saturday, and here is some of her feedback:

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
 

Hi Sofie.   

Sookie is loving The Pet Loo,  What is funny is that I haven't had to do any real training with her on it.   

For example:

 This am while I was getting ready for work, I didn't take her out on the leash, I just opened up the patio door.  She went 1 & 2.   

After she gets used to it, I will get her a doggie door.  

I am really excited so now when I walk her, I can focus on walking rather then "go potty" mode.   Also, I think this will do wonders for her tummy and apartment lifestyle.  It looks like they are coming out with another design that has a larger disposal bin.  I did purchase a replacement grass and the cleaner through the website.  Thanks again!   

You’re the best doggie trainer EVER!

 

Wilson & Associates is an Independent MFG Representative Firm, which has been serving the Pet & Animal Health Industries since 1993.  Their combined team of nine Sales Associates are strategically located throughout the Western United States and cover: 

• California,
• Arizona,
• Nevada,
• New Mexico,
• Colorado,
• Utah,
• Montana,
• Wyoming,
• Idaho,
• Washington,
• Oregon,
• Alaska  
• Hawaii

Wilson and Associates have over 180 years of combined "Industry" experience in Retail, which is something Pup-Pee’s CEO Tobi Skovron is very excited about. 

“To have a firm like Wilson and Associates as part of our team is very exciting for our young and innovative company. The wealth of experience and a great opportunity to learn from the best in the west is a journey I’m very excited to go on” said Skovron. 

“Wilson & Associates represent some of the Top MFG's in the pet industry and so we are proud to be amongst that group" Skovron added.

 For direct contact with Wilson & Associates for any of the above territories please use the following email westusa@thepetloo.com

Alternatively contact head office in New York on:

+1 646-383-8886 | usa@thepetloo.com

In an article by Jennifer Baliko (Guide to Racks, Shelving and Display Cases) she states that “there's more to racking up sales than a successful product; you also have to find a way to create orderly and attractive retail displays that draw browsers to your shelves.”

And that’s exactly what we have helped many of our retail partners create in their stores with our Pet Loo Display Rack. 

“Displays are the perfect way to present your merchandise to customers.[1]” 

“Your inventory is critical and your space and location are important, but don't underestimate the importance of the image and the feel you project to your customers through your store fixtures.[2]” 

By having a Pet Loo Display Rack in your store you are helping to create an identity for The Pet Loo and allowing customers to interact with the Loo and associated product lines.

Have you ever noticed how people will say “I’m just looking” before shop assistant even have the chance to ask? Customers aren't always eager to talk to store employees but they are quite happy to browse if the products are easily accessible - they can then come back for assistance if they are interested. And what better way for a customer to really get to know a product then have one out on display?  

So why not contact your area Representative or our Head Office to get a Pet Loo Display Rack for your store today?[3]

[3] Display racks involve a minimum order of stock. Contact your Representative or Pup-Pee Solutions Head Office for more details.