Renter Friendly Pet Bathroom? DIY Pet Potty
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Hi friends! In this week's video I'm showing you how I made an apartment-friendly pet potty & how you can do it on the cheap too!
This method is much cheaper than most systems on the market & is a much better alternative for your pets & the environment. The sod/grass naturally deteriorates & when you're ready for a new one, simply roll it up & recycle it! No more throwing out wee-wee/potty pads & your pets get to experience real grass.
We live in an apartment multiple floors up & unfortunately aren't home 24/7 to take our dogs outside. Instead of having them hold it or leaving them outside until we get home, they can relieve themselves whenever they please.
This DIY is definitely not for everyone but it's one that we've managed to make work for us!
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48" kennel tray
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8 sqft. roll of sod
2'X4' plywood
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4-5 rubber wheel casters
2 with brakes & two without brakes
3/4" screws
Circular saw to cut excess wood (optional: can be done at store)
Drill/screw driver
Sliding glass doggy door insert (check Craigslist before you buy brand new!)
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Where do you throw it away after? Does it make a mess when you are trying to pick it up? We are about to move into an apt with a small patio so it might work for us but there is no door to the outside from the patio so we would have to bring the whole contraption back through the house. MIght be too messy.
+Amy Kippin it's definitely not a super enjoyable clean up lol we would put on gloves, roll it up, & place it in a large bag to carry it down to recycle. If not it would be pretty messy so it depends on how comfortable you are with doing that. I hope that helps! ☺️
The one problem we have, my dog is 14 and not a puppy. Why is she not potty trained yet you ask? lol She has been on a medication for over 10 years for chronic bronchitis which acts like a diuretic. We take her out a million times a day and she still pees inside (mostly at night). Some days are worse than others. We have always has had tile floors and puppy pads and for the most part she hits the pad but she likes to go on door mats and bathroom rugs when we forget to shut the doors at night. We have even tried diapers but the amount of times she has to go out in one day becomes such a hassle taking it on and off. It's hard. We love her. She is 10 lbs of spoiled rotten rat terrier. But it's hard.
best question: it's the cleanup we need to see.
Amy Kippin sounds like you love your dog just like I love mine. My dog is totally potty trained so I have no issues but with the condition your dog has maybe it be possible to keep him or her on linoleum away from rugs
@@HeatherMoxieDIYed Does it break apart when you roll it up when cleaning up? Did you have issues with urine soaking through onto the crate pad? And what do you use to clean the crate pad?
A small addition could be to drill several small holes in the center so you can put a catch bowl underneath it. This way you can rinse the grass clean regularly and the dirty water will just drain into your catch to be emptied (instead of draining all over your patio/flooring). 😊
4Champ2and0 i’m going to make this for my dog, thanks for the great idea!
We are building this for our big boy who has really bad hips and has a hard time walking to the potty spots outside, but we are attaching a hose to feed into the bushes so he can go whenever he needs and we won't have to replace it so often!
Great idea!! I can’t wait to try this.
Also, I just lay the sod on the plastic tarp it comes with and lay it right onto my balcony floor. Works great!
That’s what I was thinking! I don’t need the wheels because I’m not rolling it anywhere. Just tray & grass.
We used a Step 2 kids sandbox, drilled a few tiny drainage holes underneath (this is on our balcony off master bedroom on a single house - may not want drainage holes if your balcony is above someone else's patio : ), then we filled it with mulch to avoid the need to replace sod so often. It is about 4 inches tall, but not a big deal to our 65 lb. female Boxer mix. I clean up any solid waste daily and flush down the toilet, which is about 10 ft. away. I use a 30 gal. trash bag about 3x per year to shovel out part of the mulch and mix in fresh. One could replace all of it or do it less often or not at all - depending on the weather, how many pets you have using it, etc. The mulch can get a little funky after a few months, that's why I choose to do it.
Our girl was completely perplexed by this whole concept at first, but had stopped using the patio door inserted doggie door off our family room where we had a mulched area penned in for her. We live near the woods and believe something scared her at night as she stopped going out at night and began having accidents. May be TMI, but since our area is secluded, my husband just took her out one night, peed in the box himself, and then she couldn't wait to get in there and claim her territory! The sandbox is super heavy duty and I got mine on eBay for about $60. The mulch is about $4 per bag. The sandbox also came with a lid which we don't currently use, but is nice to know we have in case we needed to use it for some reason.
R Taylor Thank you for this info!! It gave me another option to think about.
Thank you so much for explaining how you do it, I love the mulch idea thank you! I was thinking dirt or something to keep the sod going but mulch smart.
Oh it's mulch instead of sod. Lol got it
Good idea for apartment pets👍🏼👍🏼
Awesome!! We were ordering grass patches from doggielawn and we have been paying 32, now up to almost 45 bucks a grass patch! She goes through one every 2 weeks. Used to go through one in one week!! We already have a nice thick 2x4 plastic liner for it so I'm definetly going to get a roll of sod to use from now on! SO much cheaper!!👏👏👏
What a great idea. Glad it’s working well for your dogs
This is a great idea. I have always hated the idea of dogs holding their pee or poo all day until you get home. That can be 8-12 hours. Not good for the bladder and can lead to infection. Or if you want to sleep in or is sick and don't feel like getting up to let them out to go potty, this is great also.
Thank you very much for your interesting video!
About the disposal of the sod: how about using a washable carpet? We have several of them indoors as an emergency measure for new/ill dogs.
They aren't very cheap, but come in rather acceptable designs (even grass), last very long and you just put them into the washing machine (60 C) and dryer. Originally they are intended for keeping the dirt and moisture out in shop entrances. They come in thin or thick..
Friends use sod, they put it onto their garden compost (if you plan compost right, the garden bits won't smell).
Super Clever. I like this idea. Glad you posted this content. Going to give it a try
I thought I was the only one that came up with this brilliant idea I do the same exact thing for my 10 x 10 dog kennel without the wheels on the plywood though works like a champ and keep things clean😎😜
The seems like a hassle to buy new grass every 2 weeks... get it saves plastic but I think making it over a few inches of soil in a planter box would work better.
An excellent and concise video! Thank you!
I would love a follow up video after all these years. I'm sure you have some insightful pros and cons.
This is exactly what I was looking for, I am so excited to try this! Thanks for sharing! ❤️
A really good idea..for people like me that lives in a apartment.
Very cute and practical idea thanks for sharing
Awesome idea. I think this would also be a good sensory tool for children on the spectrum or those with sensory processing disorder. Thank you so much.
Wow great idea. Ty for sharing
Omg this is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen!!! I am so going to use this idea. I live in an upstairs apartment and I hate having my puppy hold it’s pee all day!
How do you prevent flies from hovering around this??
Great idea!
That was really cool
I loved this!!!!
Nice idea! How do you clean it and how often? Thank you for your video!
I'm definitely going to have to try this! Thanks for sharing ❤️
+Vivian Escobar you're welcome! Thanks for watching!
This is such a great idea, Thanks!! We are moving into a condo from a house. I don't like the potty pads with fake grass because I feel like they stink, so I was looking at Fresh Patch, which is expensive. I'm going to do this instead. I never thought of getting sod.
Darla Cady that’s awesome! Thank you for watching ☺️
Do keep in mind that it’s definitely a little bit of work. If I had the budget at the time I would’ve opted for something like fresh patch. This worked for us as long as we kept up with it.
This is actually really cute! I don't have a dog but I kinda just want a patch of grass on my balcony :)
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Did you get a patch of grass yet🤣😜
I want to do the same, looking into golf greens rn
I'm so glad I'm not ti only one that loves grass. Like that 😂 grow chia seeds and wait for them to get long before putting them outside
I used a box of borax$6 mixed with Kitty litter under a sheet of natural recycled cardboard and replace grass as needed
This avoiding flyes and odors if indoors. Believe me my senior dog got uti and had to pee often so this helped her heal.
Can you skip the cardboard all together and just replace the grass every week or so but still put it on top of the kitty litter and borax solution
@@pandaninja220 yes do what works for you I read someone had got a peice of grass from park to encourage the dog to use the indoor grass
Will you do an update on how this has worked for you and your doggie family?
Great idea! New subscriber. Where did you get you sod? Winter too? 😃💝
I think a good idea would be to line the bottom with wee wee pads.
This actually would work for us. We have a small side yard with no grass and would like the keep our two little dogs from peeing all over the cement. Definitely going to try this. I would just omit the plywood and wheels n lay the base directly on the floor along with the sod.
I use thin cotton towels & all my 3 dogs does on it. I have 2 Male & 1 female. I change & wash that towel twice (morning & night). Works well.
You wash in laundry? It doesn't smell up the machine?
I put a drainage system with dirt about 4 inches high and then laid the sod down watered it and let it settle for while. I wanted a permanent solution so I bought grass seed and other material to repair the grass over time as the drainage system cleans out the gunk
can i ask how your drainage system is set up?
Can you please do a tutorial? Or explain your project? This sounds perfect! Thanks
More details please!!!
great video hi from australia
I am getting a small dog the size of a Yorkie and I saw a trailer like this in Ikea it's actually a shoe holder that you put at the door and it would be perfect because my puppy will be so small I'm so excited thank you
Great idea!!!
This is awesome! What do you do when its winter though? Currently in an apartment where the elevator isn't working properly and can't always get my dogs outside. Trying to get them retrained for a designated spot.
I appreciate this video. We live in winter territory at least five months out of the year and I do have a covered top balcony so to water the grass I can’t do it will just be ice what are the options?
omg yesss!!! i live in an appartimate and let me tell you that it is such a hassle to have to take you dog for a walk every hour!!!!!
Random but the song on your intro...I LOVE DOJA CAT!!! That’s one of my favorite songs of hers. Now...I’m gonna try this for our little Malchi! Thanks 🙂
nice idea
You could go to Petsafe. com and buy a PetLoo that really does everything you need and also you can use Whiff Off to eliminate the odor. The PETLOO doesn't stink if you rinse properly. There are three sizes to choose from. They're super sturdy. Petsafe also sells the best Doggie doors on the market IMO.
There are so many pot grow shops now, one could get hydroponic mats of jute or coir, grass seed, and grow your own pee pads as often as necessary!! Grow them in manageable sizes that you can take outside and water on your lawn or driveway occasionally once they are being used by your pet. Should last longer too.
This is a great idea. But what about the winter? Is sod available during the winter season?
How are you keeping the grass alive without soil beneath it? Also won't the urine kill the grass after a while?
Fab idea. X
Great idea!!
I did something similar
I used the crate tray my puppy no longer uses crate
Put it to use for the potty instead!! No wood needed (just tray and sod )😊
Does the grass absorb the urine? Or do you have drainage? Or do you have to spill it out once in a while?
Has anyone done something like this for cats? We have indoor cats and fine the litter gets smelly really quickly and just looking for a more economical, and environmentally friendly option to using cat litter.
Also how long does this usually last?
How do you drain it? (Eventually gets full of pee) Thnx
Can you use fake grass with puppy pad underneath it? Where I live you csn only buy sod 3 months out of the yr. I've seen similar items on ebay that's fake grass on a plastic bed with 2 inch high sides for a lot of money snd the recommend to use a puppy pad for the large size indoor fake grass potty matt.
What kind of sod should be used? can i drill holes in the bottom for drainage?
Thank you so much. Greetings from Guadalajara Jalisco México
Suggestion: place potting soil in tray under sod. Sod would last longer?
I know this is an older video but is the grass not completely saturated with urine when you go to dispose of it? That's what I'm most if ish about is the idea of pulling us the sod to a pool of dog pee underneath
So, where can you buy fresh sod in the winter if you don't live in the extreme southern parts of the nation?
Is that Doja Cat at the beginning?! Nice!
Do you have issues with bugs? I'm looking to do something like this, but I don't want to have a bug infestation.
Hey babe do you think that I can just put the grass over the kennel tray and be good? Why do I need the wood? Thanks xx
I wonder if you can grow grass if you found a deep enough pan and used soil. Enough to where you didn't have to replace the grass.. but then again I'm not sure if twice daily use for a medium dog would make that impossible
How often did you have to switch out the sod and or tray? Thank you!
When you hosed it down how does it drain if you have a solid piece of plywood underneath?
Where did you get the single piece of sod and how much was it?
Can this work with fake turf also and be cleaned regularly with a hose?
How would you replace the sod? Just throw a bunch of soil grass into a garbage bag?
I've been thinking about getting a plastic kids pool and doing the same thing, for the most part. I have big dogs.
Good idea...I think I might try with some modifications. Maybe using fake grass on top of a plastic grate (on top of the tray) and add a small drain hose. I like the idea of a rolling base so it can be moved and just using kennel tray. :-)
Thereasa Huff Fake grass is a fail. I have tried it and it is almost impossible to get the urine smell out. If you live in an apartment without an outdoor place where you can use a garden hose it would be horrible to clean indoors.
I have the basic concept but instead of grass I use sheets of newspaper. Easy to dispose of in the garbage.
Where would you dispose of the grass and soil after it is used if you live in an apartment.
congrats to making it to 10x the subscribers since this video! 🙌🏻
Thank you KaDee 💛 and thank you for watching ☺️
Thank you KaDee 💛 and thank you for watching ☺️
Thank you KaDee 💛 and thank you for watching ☺️
I'd say cute the sod into smaller squares before they use it so u can pick up the squares to toss into trash?
That is an excellent idea!
Why do you need wheels?? I'm really curiouse, can't you just let it sit on the floor or will that be an issue with my balcony floor??
Thank you for sharing this! FreshPatch and DoggieLawn is a great way for someone to make money and paying 40.00 every 2 weeks is ridiculous to me. All the things to make this are available and cheaper. So you get a little dirt under your nails...
Ya it does thanx. How often do u change it out? I have a 11 month old pit bull who's over 70 pounds so I was thinking of getting two pieces of 2x4 sod nd changing them out instead of having to keep replacing the potty pads nd cleaning the synthetic grass
+Dru6190 we've tried synthetic grass before & we could never get the smell under control lol now we're able to get 2-3 weeks depending on the dogs' water intake (dilution of their urine). Since you'd be doubling up you might be able to get longer but with a 70 pound pup it may only last about 2 weeks.
You could play clumping cat litter underneath the sod to absorb the urine + odor. Scoop the litter up and place in a can. There's also some enzyme sprays that cut down on urine odor. Just a thought.
Hows the clean up and how long does this last
Where did you get sod this size?
Have you thought about adding a small potted shrub for the leg lifters?
There are also really cute garden fire hydrants you can sit on the sod for the boys!
I want to do this but I want it slanted at the end so when my dog pees I can water it down and it all drains to one side out the patio. I live on the first floor and my patio is covered halfway and there's 20ft trees infront of the patio so noone can see and there's no other apartments around. I want it to drain out into the side of the patio where I plan to put rocks going downhill(there is also a hill infront of my patio that is filled with trees) so itll just drain to where it sould be drained to. Hopefully I won't have to replace the grass as much.
I'm looking to do something like this as some outdoor space for my cats on my apartmwnt patio. Do you know if the sod will last longer since they will be using it as more of a lounge/roll space than a potty place? TIA!
Hey Mallory JM, I think this would be perfect for a lounge space. You would probably get more use out of it if you bought a small roll of artificial sod since your cats won't be using it as a bathroom. Let me know what you decide & I hope that helps :)
Where do you buy the single pieces of sod? I’ve been looking for weeks and cannot find.
Will it stink after a while?
Unfortunately if you’re like me and live in Vegas, they don’t sell sod at Home Depot or Lowe’s. But they do sell sod at Star Nursery year around for $2 for 5 sq ft!
Samantha Todd wow thanks for this tip! Im in vegas and want to do this!
Thanks for the tip, I was going to buy some sod in Vegas today!
I didn't know this! I live in Vegas and didn't realize Star sells rolls of sod. And very reasonable price too. Perfect for what I'm trying to do.
@@PoorGirlsGuide Did you buy the sod at Star? How did it work out? I'm thinking of buying some next weekend if they have rolls of it like the video. Especially if it's 2 feet for $5 as the person above said.
@@profduck715 I did buy it there! It was that cheap too. I ended up making a small round patch of grass for my kitty, it lasted about a month but I over-watered it and threw it out because I had a gnat army camping out in it. I'd do it again but this time in a larger container, preferably one the same size as the sod patch because cutting sod with a box cutter (what I did) isn't really fun lol
How often do you change the grass? I know grass died because of pee...
Where can you buy sod in the north all winter?
Is there a particular sod to get?
How much was this project in total?
Sorry if this has already been answered and I missed it, but how often do you usually switch out the grass patch? How long does it typically take for it to smell?
She said lasts her two weeks w her dogs but I wouldn't want to carry it in one piece
What do you do when there is no sod to buy in the winter?
That's what I want to know
Kent Campbell should be able to find sod at a grass and stone place. Or Landscapper materials brick and mortar. Good luck!
You can use pea gravel in the winter. Or perhaps AstroTurf??
I would like to take a 8 x 10 faux turf for my patio for Rat Terrier. I want to make drainage holes so I'm able to clean BUT I can't figure out an 8x10 plastic tray that keep the ped contained not on wood patio floor. Any ideas????
Build a frame out of wood and use a pool liner.
How do u change the sod?
I've been looking for something like this....The services are entirely too expensive but this seems like it's a great, affordable alternative. I have a yorkie so this seems like it'd work great for us.
I was initially thinking of just "growing" the grass in a box, but from the other videos and resources I've seen about the sod it seems like that wouldn't be a great idea because of the smell? Any thoughts on why you wouldn't just grow the grass vs buying new sod every few weeks?
I wish she would answer our questions before we make this!! And why do you need to change the sod every three weeks?
I know replacing it every three weeks is because the grass will die eventually, since the pet urine kills it, but it may take longer depending on your dog. If you can maintain the grass for longer without it getting smelly or dying then go for it!
Re: growing the grass vs buying it, I would imagine the grass takes longer to grow than it would die off, unless you've got very green thumbs! Plus the sod is inexpensive and easy to roll out a new piece each time. But more power to you if you can grow your own.
I think she has to replace the sod because she didn't put in a hole for drainage so she can't really rinse the urine from the grass. Putting in a drainage hole I think will eliminate the need to replace the sod so quickly and also eliminate the odor. I plan on making one for my 16 year old Yorkie as we live in a second floor apartment
Using short risers to allow for drainage
Nice idea! Did you see this idea sonewhere or you're just really creative? I had the same idea but I didn't build anything.
I saw this idea yrs ago on TV. It was people starting new businesses. He started useing sod for people that lived in Highrises in NY. He would come replace the sod 1x a month.. I thought what a great idea! My daughter just got a Golden Retriever and were on the 3rd floor. NO elevator.. I said you have to do this. lol
Where did you buy the SOD for $6?
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Do you notice extra water/liquids building up underneath after you water it everyday or does the sod soak it up? Also, what's the reason for the plywood and wheels? Is it just to elevate it more and make it easy to move around? I was going to invest in the porch potty but it's so expensive so please let me know. Thanks!!!
Denise Aberin I was thinking the same thing. What about putting a metal grate between the sod and tray, and putting kitty litter on the tray? That way it soaks up the liquids so maybe it's less messy when you have to go to change out the sod?
I wanted to ask if you have tried the kitty litter idea?
Nay Did u try this after all? How did it work out for you?
I was thinking the same and adding sand to it underneath.
If you were to find a deeper tray and plant the sod into the soil, would the rolls last longer or would they die anyways due to ammonia in the pee?
I am experimenting with thin layers of potting soil and I found that yes it does last a little longer. However its crucial to rinse !!!!_lightly_!!!!! after they pee or else you will get dead spots that get swampy and stink. It's a constant battle to not get it too wet thought so be mindful.
How do you dispose of the old sod?
So is the urine absorbed by the grass?
how do you clean this? 🤔🤔
We are about to move into an apartment our dog is 10yrs old an used to living in a house with a yard ..
Will this be ok to use Shaw we could teach him..maybe?
Dogs are adaptable, although my dog couldn't get used to gravel so I'm going to buy her some sod
Where did you get your sod?
Can this system work with just the kennel tray and sod? What are the benefits of adding the wood and wheels?
I have so many questions, like this, and about the smell. She's not answering them though :(
I'm going to make this and not use the wheels. I dont really see the point of the wheels unless you are moving it around alot.
Laura Gameson it WILL smell after a while ONLY IF YOU DON'T RINSE IT. I ordered a porch potty and I had no trouble with the sod smelling because there was a draining system. but this doesn't have one, butt you could make 1 hole in the middle and place a large basin under it to catch the water when you're rinsing it out. I hope this helped.