I read the reviews, and they are all correct, this is way over priced for what it is, the plumbing I had to pretty much redo…. But this product is a life saver. Moved into a house with no yard, but I have a doggie door and a porch.Trained them with treats and praise every time they used it. Placed their droppings from the porch onto the pottie, they eventually got the idea.Gotta pick up droppings daily, and as long as you give it a rinse every few days no smell. This is with 2 Boston terriers. Over all very pleased with the purchase, as I knew the reviews on quality, and expected to have to make/ retro fit my own plumbing because of very low quality adapters and seals.

Make sure the O-ring and hose that has a 90° bend is out of the way prior to trying to fasten the sprinkler bar. See photo Plastic threads to plastic threads worthless, there are approximately five threads on the internal attachment and 10 on the bar attachment so you don't have enough thread length to securely fasten the attachment and the water pressure makes it leak.. you will not have enough pressure to get your pop-up sprinkler heads to pop-up.

A little pricey, but it's been on the deck for 4 months now and it's been a life saver (we're on the second floor temporarily) and has held up perfectly. Our pooch is about 14 pounds and he loves being able to stand at the door and give us the "you are being summoned" look whenever he likes. Without this, I'd have to carry the old guy down the stairs every time (he actually prefers the Porch Potty to being carried down). Our other dog doesn't use it, but that's only because my better half hasn't taken the time to sit with her and make it work.

What struck me first was how natural the artificial grass feels. My dog took to it immediately, with little to no training required. The grass is soft to the touch and evidently comfortable for pets, which is paramount because the last thing any pet owner wants is for their animal to be uneasy about where they go.The ease of maintenance is where the Porch Potty really shines. It’s designed to facilitate quick drainage, keeping the surface dry and odor-free. A simple rinse now and then is all it takes to keep it fresh - a real luxury when compared to other pet potty solutions that demand frequent, thorough cleaning.Durability is also a standout feature. Despite daily use, the synthetic grass holds up well, showing no signs of wear and tear. It’s resilient enough for my dog’s enthusiastic potty breaks, and I’m confident it will last for years to come.Aesthetically, it blends seamlessly with my patio decor, maintaining the look of a cozy, green outdoor space. The convenience of not having to take my dog downstairs every time nature calls, especially late at night or in inclement weather, has improved our quality of life significantly.In summary, the Porch Potty Artificial Grass has exceeded my expectations. It provides a practical, clean, and comfortable spot for pets to relieve themselves. I would recommend it wholeheartedly to any pet owner looking for a porch potty solution. It’s a small investment for the peace of mind and convenience it offers both you and your pet.

UPDATE: We found the artificial grass needed to be replaced a couple of times per because it wore (smelled) out even with cleaning.After investigating real grass I decided our weather and the need to replace it fairly often ruled it out as the best option. Quite by accident I hit on the idea of using Rubberific Rubber Mulch. The mulch is from recycled tires. It is soft, bouncy, non-water absorbing, gives a bit when you walk on it and best of all you can hose it down with water and even soap (I use a dilution of vinegar and water every once in while. The material is used for children's playgrounds as well as for garden mulch. One of the nice things is that it does move around a little so my dog can find "purchase" for her feet making her business easier.ORIGINAL REVIEW I am leading off with my interpretation of the wildly disparate ratings on different potty solutions for dogs. I think that all potty options are totally dog-owner dependent. They are like leashes. You have to keep trying until you find one that works for you. Problem is, leashes are not as expensive as dog potties. Before the Porch Potty, I had one that was expensive, one that was cheap and one I made with heavy cardboard and an old rug pad. Because we don't have close neighbors and it was frozen in the winter, the cardboard one actually worked very well. When spring came I had to make a decision whether or not to replace the cardboard box. My dog and I agree that the Porch Potty works for us. It took a little bit of effort to move from the beloved frozen card-board box to the Porch Potty but the transition was made. I left both in place and gradually my dog began to use the Porch Potty. I was helped along but a few well-timed snow storms that covered both the box and the Porch Potty but even without that she would have made the transition. As she increased the frequency of using it, I (gingerly) removed the frozen cardboard box.I think her initial reticence to use the Porch Potty is that it flexes. Dogs go on hard ground. The ground does not flex. This does. There is also a cant toward the drain. Because of the slight flex, if your dog faces out to do its business it is possible that the floor of the potty will flex enough to cause balance problems. For my dog it caused a bit of consternation and made it harder for her to do her serious business. She has gotten used to the flex pretty well but it is still hard to get her to do the big business but she is happy, happy to use it for her regular business. I would recommend putting two together for larger dogs. My dog is a medium size and it is a bit of a challenge for her to march around as much as she would like. Her strategy is to march around the outside of the box and then hop in. That may be important when you are considering placement size.I like how easy it is to keep clean. The drain hose is just great. I don't imagine the catch basin would be perfect but if you could not use the drain hose it would be a reasonable solution. I did not get the training grass, largely because of the weather but also because I wanted her to learn to use the box in less than her picky-perfect way. The artificial grass is quite nice although really not exactly like grass as some have said. In a perfect world it would cost less to make a product like this. In the real world, this is a well made, attractive potty that seems like it will last a good long while. Honestly, I was surprised that she used it and I was surprised at how easy it is to maintain. Three cheers for Porch Potty!