What Makes CORE Different

A more customizable Porch Potty experience.

CORE is the next evolution of Porch Potty: a complete self-draining dog potty system with two included drainage options and a more modular, customizable design. Choose your wrap color and the drainage setup that works best for your space.

Included

Complete CORE Base

Everything starts with the upgraded CORE base system, including high-quality synthetic grass, an improved tray design, extra-large catch basin, high-flow drainage hose, and weather-resistant wrap.

Complete Porch Potty CORE base components, wrap colors, drainage hose, catch basin, grass, and training guide arranged in a bright home
Included Choice

Choose Your Wrap Color

Select a weather-resistant wrap in brown, beige, or black to better match your patio, balcony, porch, mudroom, laundry room, or outdoor living space.

Beige, black, and brown Porch Potty CORE wrap options displayed on a sunny patio
Add-ons Sold Separately

Add to Your CORE Setup

Start with an additional weather-resistant wrap. More CORE-compatible add-ons can be added here as they become available.

Dog exploring a package near a Porch Potty CORE
Designed to Grow With You

A complete CORE system today. More possibilities tomorrow.

Porch Potty CORE gives you two ways to manage liquid from day one: direct it to a suitable gutter or runoff area with the drainage hose, or collect it in the extra-large catch basin. Its modular design also makes it compatible with select CORE feature updates as they become available, giving pet parents a system that feels polished now and ready for what’s next.

For the moments your dog needs to go now

A cleaner potty routine for real life with dogs.

Some potty breaks are easy. Others happen during a storm, a midnight wake-up, a long elevator wait, a puppy training day, or a moment when your dog needs to go right away. Porch Potty CORE gives your dog a familiar potty spot close to home, so they have a comfortable option when quick access matters.

Dog beside a Porch Potty CORE in a bright indoor-outdoor living space
Built-In CORE Features

Freshness is built into the system.

A good dog potty needs to work after the first week, not just the first day. CORE is designed to support a cleaner long-term routine with quick-draining grass, an elevated tray design, and two included ways to manage liquid waste.

Porch Potty CORE supporting a 150 lb weight

Built to Support Dogs Up to 150 lbs

CORE’s durable base supports dogs weighing up to 150 lbs, giving small, medium, and large dogs a sturdy place to go.

Porch Potty CORE improved tray design assembled on a balcony

Improved Tray Design

The raised tray design improves airflow beneath the grass and guides liquid away from the surface toward your selected drainage option, helping support faster drainage and a fresher potty area.

Extra-large catch basin beneath the Porch Potty CORE as the base is lifted

Two Included Drainage Options

Use the high-flow drainage hose to direct liquid toward a suitable gutter or runoff area, or collect it in the extra-large catch basin with a carry handle, easy-pour spout, and twist cap.

Dalmatian beside a Porch Potty CORE with a black wrap

Style Built Into the System

The included weather-resistant, quick-lock wrap gives CORE a more finished look, so your dog’s potty space feels more connected to your patio, balcony, porch, mudroom, or outdoor living style.

How It Works

Simple for dogs. Easier for you.

CORE gives your dog a reliable grass-like place to go at home while helping liquid waste drain away from the surface, with two included options for where it goes next.

1

Your dog steps onto grass

The grass-like surface feels familiar and helps create a clear potty place for puppies, adult dogs, and senior dogs.

2

Choose where liquid goes

The angled tray system moves liquid away from the grass. Connect the high-flow drainage hose to direct it toward a suitable gutter or runoff area, or let it collect in the extra-large catch basin.

3

You refresh as needed

Pick up solid waste and rinse the grass regularly. If using the catch basin, empty it based on your dog’s use; if using the hose, keep the drainage path clear.

Great For

Designed for Dogs and the Homes They Live In

From rainy mornings to indoor and outdoor setups, CORE gives dogs a familiar potty spot when quick access, comfort, or consistency matters.

Helpful For

Everyday needs and life stages

For the moments when your dog needs a reliable potty spot close to home.

Puppy Potty Training
Senior Dogs
Bad Weather
Busy Pet Parents
Late-Night Potty Needs
Mobility-Limited Dogs
Works Well In

Indoor and outdoor home spaces

Designed to fit naturally into the places modern dog families actually live.

Apartments + Condos
High-Rise Homes
Balconies + Patios
Porches
Mudrooms
Sunrooms
A better routine than pads

A more polished alternative to disposable pee pads and temporary grass patches.

Pee pads can feel messy, disposable, and hard to keep out of sight. Temporary grass patches can be difficult to maintain over time. Instead of relying on products made to be thrown away or frequently replaced, CORE is designed as a reusable, polished grass dog potty system for pet parents who want an at-home option that fits their home and their standards.

More natural-feeling than pads

A grass-like surface gives dogs a clearer potty cue.

Two ways to manage liquid

Direct liquid to suitable runoff with the drainage hose or collect it in the included catch basin.

Built for visible spaces

A cleaner, more finished look for patios, porches, balconies, mudrooms, laundry rooms, and sunrooms.

Choose Your Porch Potty

Find the setup that fits your routine.

Compare space, grass type, rinsing, and drainage across the full Porch Potty lineup.

CLASSIC Mega

CLASSIC Mega

Twice the grass area of Standard for larger dogs, multi-dog homes, or anyone prioritizing maximum potty space.

Size · 52” × 50” × 7”
CLASSIC Premium

CLASSIC Premium

The full-size CLASSIC with built-in pop-up sprinklers for outdoor spaces with access to a water source.

Size · 26” × 50” × 7”
CLASSIC Standard

CLASSIC Standard

The original full-size pour-over CLASSIC for everyday indoor or outdoor routines.

Size · 26” × 50” × 7”
CLASSIC Small

CLASSIC Small

A compact synthetic-grass system for smaller dogs and tighter indoor or outdoor spaces.

Size · 26” × 26” × 7”
CLASSIC Mini

CLASSIC Mini

A low-profile, portable tray for small dogs and space-conscious routines. Synthetic grass is not included.

Size · 25” × 16” × 3”
Customer experiences

Their dogs. Their homes. Their stories.

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A new routine starts here.

Customer reviews will appear here as families share their CORE experiences.

FAQs

Questions dog owners ask before choosing CORE.

What is Porch Potty CORE?

CORE is a premium grass dog potty system that gives dogs a natural-feeling place to go at home. It is designed for balconies, patios, porches, apartments, condos, puppy training, bad weather, and dog owners who want a cleaner alternative to pee pads.

Will my dog use CORE?

Some dogs take to CORE quickly, while others need time and consistency. Place it somewhere your dog feels comfortable, let them explore it, and use a familiar cue like “Go potty.” You can wipe the included scenting fire hydrant with a small amount of your dog’s urine to encourage their natural marking instinct. For more help, CORE includes the FREE H.A.B.I.T. Method training guide, and you can find additional expert advice on the Porch Potty blog.

Does CORE smell?

Any dog potty needs regular care, but CORE is designed to support a cleaner routine with quick-draining, rinse-friendly grass and a improved tray design that helps move liquid away from the surface. Regular rinsing, routine emptying, and grass replacement help keep the potty area fresher over time.

How do I clean CORE?

Pick up solid waste and rinse the grass regularly based on your dog’s use. Empty the catch basin as needed, or keep the drainage hose and its runoff path clear. For added odor control, apply Piss Off odor eliminator to damp grass after rinsing, following the product directions. Synthetic grass should be refreshed or replaced when your routine calls for it.

What size dogs can use CORE?

CORE is designed to support dogs weighing up to 150 lbs.

How can I get replacement grass?

You can purchase replacement synthetic grass whenever you need it or enroll in a grass replacement subscription for convenient recurring deliveries.

Can CORE be used indoors?

Yes. CORE can be used indoors in apartments, condos, mudrooms, laundry rooms, sunrooms, and garages, as long as the setup fits your space and is cleaned regularly based on your dog’s use. The included catch basin collects liquid beneath the system for easy emptying.

How is CORE different from CLASSIC Porch Potty models?

CORE is designed as a more modular and customizable Porch Potty system. It includes a weather-resistant wrap, multiple wrap color choices, and two drainage options: a high-flow drainage hose and an extra-large catch basin.

Will CORE work with future updates?

CORE is designed as a modular base system that can support select CORE-compatible feature updates as they become available. Availability, timing, and compatibility details may vary by update.

Can I customize how CORE looks?

Yes. CORE includes a weather-resistant wrap with a quick-lock buckle, and you can choose from brown, beige, or black wrap options.

Is CORE good for apartment balconies?

Yes. CORE is especially helpful for apartment and condo living because it gives your dog a nearby potty spot for moments when quick access is helpful, such as rainy mornings, late nights, puppy training, or urgent potty needs.

Does CORE replace dog walks?

No. CORE is designed to provide a comfortable potty spot close to home when outside is not simple or your dog needs quick access. Regular walks can still remain part of your dog’s exercise, fresh air, enrichment, and bonding routine.

Compare Porch Potty models

Find the right fit for your dog and space.

Compare the features that matter most before choosing your Porch Potty.

Feature
CORECORE$264.00
CLASSIC MegaCLASSIC Mega$589.95
CLASSIC PremiumCLASSIC Premium$329.95
CLASSIC StandardCLASSIC Standard$309.95
CLASSIC SmallCLASSIC Small$275.95
CLASSIC MiniCLASSIC Mini$179.95
Best forCustomizable, modular setupLarge or multiple dogsEasier automated rinsingOriginal full-size systemMedium-size spacesSmall dogs and tight spaces
DesignWrapped modular baseCLASSIC baseCLASSIC baseCLASSIC baseCLASSIC compact baseLow-profile tray
Size26" × 50" × 7"52" × 50" × 7"26" × 50" × 7"26" × 50" × 7"26" × 26" × 7"25" × 16" × 3"
Indoor / outdoorBothBothOutdoorBothBothBoth
Rinse systemPour overPour overPop-up sprinklersPour overPour overPour under
Drainage systemDrain line + included basinDrain hose / optional basinDrain hoseDrain hose / optional basinDrain hose / optional basinCollection tray
Supported weightUp to 150 lbUp to 120 lbUp to 120 lbUp to 120 lbUp to 120 lbUp to 100 lb
AutomatedNot includedNoWith Sprinkler TimerNoNoNo
Includes
Synthetic grassHydrantWrapDrain hoseCORE included catch basinCatch basin
Great add-onsInterchangeable wraps
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