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One of the hardest things to face as a paw-rent is watching our fur kids age. They get up from their beds slower, sleep more and are more likely to happily watch us from the sidelines rather than join in the fray like they once did. Jenny Sawyer, our resident 3rd year vet student in the Porch Potty community shares advice on how to support our aging dogs with love and dignity.

This year, Porch Potty was honored to spend some time talking with one of our favorite animal non-profits, House with a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary. Hear their origin story, what motivates them and how you can help. Don't forget to bring your tissues, you'll need them.

When Shelby Subry brought home Levi, she knew she was going to need a little extra help with potty training. Between the long hours at the hospital, her pup’s young bladder and trying to keep things as simple as possible for her new dog sitter, providing Levi with everything he needed was going to be a challenge on her own. Shelby agreed to share her tips and tricks that helped Levi in those critical first months

Jenny Sawyer knew Porch Potty was the perfect solution for her fur baby, Minnie. As a veterinary student, her bar was set pretty high in what she wanted in a dog potty. Find out what she has to say about Porch Potty and who she recommends it for.

While many think that hiring a professional dog trainer is for "problem dogs", I disagree. There are many great reasons to see a dog trainer that range from consistent obedience training, to relationship development and even health considerations.

We have hired our harshest critics to be a part of the official Porch Potty Test Team: our own pets. Come meet the source of our inspirations!

After over a year of having you all to themselves, it can be a painful transition to post lockdown living. While some dogs may take to the change easily, others are bound to struggle with it.

July. The month of fireworks, BBQ’s, volleyball nets, pool parties and water gun fights. But for many families every year, there is a darker side to July. More pets go missing during the month of July than any other time of the year for a variety of reasons.

Take Your Dog to Work Day, first recognized in 1999, celebrates the unrivaled bond between human and canine. June 25, 2021 marks the 23rd national event. As more businesses transition to “pet friendly” environments, this year promises to be the biggest dog event yet!

Meet Grass to Go, our latest dog potty solution designed to help you transition back to work and life without neglecting your dog. Whether you're returning to work in an office or finally answering your itch to travel, Grass to Go is there to help. Your dog will be comforted by fresh live sod, you'll be happy with this portable, attractive and sturdy dog potty.

Meet Donna, the spunky and funny FurMom to a rascally lot of Bulldogs, two of which are special needs. When she mentioned she'd bought from Porch Potty to help manage their special needs, we just knew we had to know more and boy, are we glad we asked!

While we can all attest to having a challenging year, our four-legged friends have suffered as well. What's more, they have no idea why their lives have been turned upside down. Here are 12 fantastic charities to consider this holiday season to pitch in and help out!