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Our story
It started with one dog.
A real problem. A curious pup. And a dedicated space, designed with intention. This is the story of how Doggy Bathroom came to life.
The observation
A problem at home.
Our first dog, Sterling, kept having accidents indoors. His instinct to lift his leg high meant traditional low trays and flat pads just weren't built for him. We realized small dogs deserved a more thoughtfully considered option.
The founder
Meet Alain, Sterling & Liam.
Alain Courchesne is an award-winning designer based in Montreal, Quebec, recognized with Grands Prix du Design Platinum and Gold. As a dog dad, he saw an opportunity to create something better.
2021 · Recognized for design
Grands Prix du Design Platinum and Gold, and Litter Box Product of the Year at the Pet Independent Innovation Awards.
Sterling, a small Italian greyhound, was the inspiration behind Doggy Bathroom. He tested early versions, gave honest feedback (every day), and helped shape the product into what it is today. That's Liam beside them — more on him below.
From problem to product
A dedicated solution, by design.
We experimented, tested, and iterated — eventually creating an indoor potty system with vertical pee pads, high walls, and a considered, modern design. A dedicated indoor potty space that actually works for small dogs and real life.
- Vertical pee pads
- High walls
- Considered, modern design
- Made for real life
Our journey
Key milestones
2016
The idea. Sterling's accidents spark a new solution, followed by two years of testing and refinement.
2018–2019
2018 — Launched at SuperZoo in Las Vegas
2019 — Raised $45,855 on Kickstarter
2021
Grands Prix du Design Platinum and Gold, and Litter Box Product of the Year.
2023
Featured on Dragons' Den, bringing our story to national TV.
Today
Thousands of dogs and their people, in homes around the world.
The next chapter
A new generation
In 2019, we welcomed Liam, a rescue pup, into our family. He reminded us why we do what we do – to make life better for dogs and the people who love them.
A bigger purpose
We observe how dogs actually live. Then we design around it.
What started as a personal solution has grown into a family of products, Doggy Bathroom and BIO•SPA, all designed with the same purpose: better everyday life for dogs and the people who love them.
BIO•SPA
Natural dog shampoo, conditioner and waterless foam, formulated with intention.
