Dog Treat and Bag Dispenser
Prototype Test | Phase 1
Welcome Colleagues, Family and Friends
Thank you again for volunteering to test my dog treat and bag dispenser prototype. I thought of this invention while furloughed in 2020. Upon officially losing my job in 2021, I saw the opportunity to make it happen and began this journey.
However, the need for this product began years ago while training my own dogs. I always ran into issues when training away from home. Trainers recommended bringing treats along; put them in my pocket, pack a zip lock baggie, or buy a giant fanny pack size thing to carry the treats in! Not exactly the best options. No thank you.
Hmmmm … that’s when I started pondering about what brought you here today!
Again, thank you for your time and for joining me through this process. I hope you use your treats to continue training on the go, distract your dog from bad behavior, or use them as an immediate reward for awesome behavior!
Legal Stuff First
Before moving forward you should be able to say yes to the below.
Interest.
Submitted your interest and contact details via the Google Form.
Shh.
Signed your NDA via PandaDoc.
Surprise!
Received your prototype testing kit. If you live in San Diego expect a hand delivery!
Stop.
If you have not done all of these contact me.
What’s Included
1 dog treat and bag dispenser
1 carabiner to attach to a leash
1 pre-loaded roll of dog bags
1 bag of training treats
Get Started
I received my prototype kit, now what?
Open.
Remove the cap from the empty treat compartment. Twist until you see the groove and then pull off.
Fill.
Fill the compartment with your dog’s favorite treats. Zuke’s training treats have been provided for you to test with.
Lock.
Align the cap and groove, push it back on and twist to secure it in place.
Go.
Twist until the openings align to access your treats and take them with you on your daily walk, to your favorite park or on your next adventure!
Things To Know
It Will Break.
The dog bag lid will break. Due to the 3D printing process used, these prototypes are not intended for durability testing, just general use.
It’s Not Pretty.
The prototype is not intended for aesthetic feedback. In this phase, functionality, use, and interest are being explored.
It’s A Tad Small.
The dog bag compartment is too small for a brand new role of bags. To refill, a few bags need to be removed before the next role will fit.
What’s Next
Now that you have your prototype, you’ll receive 2 email surveys within 1-3 weeks to provide your feedback.
If you know someone who may also be interested in participating, please send them the interest form below.
Thank you in advance for referrals.
