The First Ring...
Back in 2005, our dog Oscar was the newest member of our family, and we were doing everything we could to potty train him.
We took him to puppy training school, watched him closely and tried to stay one step ahead. But no matter how hard we tried, it often felt like we were guessing, and accidents still happened.
Oscar would sit quietly by the door and wait. Sometimes we noticed. Sometimes we did not.
That was when we realized he understood what he was supposed to do. He simply didn't have a clear way to tell us.
After seeing another dog ring wind chimes to go outside, we began wondering whether we could create something similar, but designed especially for dogs. Something safe, simple, stylish in our home and easy for them to understand.
So we made the first PoochieBells for Oscar (see video of Oscar ringing his first PoochieBells)
Each time we took him outside, we helped him ring the bells. Then one day, he walked to the door, nudged the bells with his nose and looked right at us.
For the first time, there was no guessing, Oscar had found a way to say, "I need to go out" and we understood him.
The first ring changed everything.
The New England Spirit Behind Our Work
Poochie-Pets was built in New England, where hard work, resourcefulness and pride in doing things properly are simply part of how you live.
We believe the products that become part of your dog's daily life should be made with care, created to solve a real need and strong enough to be trusted again and again.
The standard began with the first PoochieBells, individually handcrafted in the USA since 2005. It continues to guide every product we create and every decision we make.
Because when something is made for a member of the family, every detail matters.
Made With Care
We pay attention to the materials, construction and details that determine how a product performs.
Built for Real Life
Our products are created to meet genuine needs and stand up to everyday use with dogs.
A Standard We Live By
We believe quality should be felt, trusted and supported long after a product arrives in your home.
Because Their Time with Us Is Never Long Enough
The puppy days pass quickly. The ordinary routines become favorite memories. The years we though we had stretch behind us before we are ready.
That is why we believe every day together should count.
Poochie-Pets creates products that make life with dogs easier, safer, happier and more connected, so you can spend less time managing the little challenges and more time enjoying the dog beside you.
From puppy days to golden years, everything we create is meant to enhance the life you share.
Poochie-Pets began with Cheryl, Oscar and one simple idea that made life together better.
Today, Cheryl and her daughter Sarah continue that story as a family-owned company inspired by the dogs who shape their lives and the lives of families everywhere.
Our collection has grown, but our purpose has never changed:
To create products that help make every day with your favorite pooch more meaningful.