My mischievous one-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, Louie, still marks occasionally. It doesn’t happen often, but because our house is large, I sometimes use a belly band when I can’t keep an eye on him. That aside, Louie is actually very clean when it comes to using his toilet.
We went through several stages before settling on Dog Slo. Louie wasn’t toilet-trained when he first came home, so we started with DogTok, switched back to pee pads when he was too young, tried guiding him again with DogTok, then moved to silicone mats. After three months, he began tearing pads, flipping mats, and making a mess. That’s when we decided to try Dog Slo. Here’s a detailed breakdown based on real daily use.
1. Why a proper dog toilet tray matters
A dog toilet setup is essential in any home with a dog. A stable toilet routine directly affects hygiene, comfort, and long-term health. The tray itself plays a critical role—if it’s uncomfortable or difficult to maintain, both the dog and the owner suffer.
Since switching to Dog Slo, Louie’s toilet habits have become noticeably cleaner and more consistent. A well-designed tray really does make a difference.
2. Dog Slo overview
You can see the folded pee pad placed on top of the tray. We currently use three Dog Slo units: one in the study corner, one at the far end of the living room, and one in the bathroom. The study and living room units are used in tray mode with pads on top, while the bathroom unit is used in slide mode so urine flows directly into the shower drain.
All three are beige. The design is minimal and blends naturally into our interior without standing out.
3. How we use Dog Slo
3.1 Tray mode (living room)
The top mesh is designed to minimize claw snagging. When opened, you’ll see a central drainage hole that allows urine and cleaning water to pass through easily. The tray slides out like a drawer.
Because the living room isn’t a space where I can rinse freely with water, I place a small pee pad on top of the mesh.
3.2 Slide mode (bathroom)
If you flip the main body over, you’ll see the underside structure. The slide isn’t snapped in—it simply rests aligned with the drainage hole.
The slide itself allows you to control the direction of water flow.
At first, I tried fitting the slide into the rounded underside groove, but it kept slipping out. After contacting Dog Slo, I learned that the slide is meant to sit freely on the floor.
4. How Louie uses it
Louie usually takes a bit of time to position himself before peeing, and even longer before pooping. That hasn’t changed, but once he settles, he uses the tray properly every time.
Reflection
Dog Slo has several clear advantages. The design is simple and refined, making it easy to place anywhere. Hygiene management is excellent—even if cleaning is delayed, odors are significantly reduced. The bathroom setup is especially convenient because I can rinse everything with water easily. Durability is another strong point; this feels like a product Louie could use for life.
There are downsides. The price is relatively high. Some dogs may need an adjustment period since they have to step onto the tray. For larger dogs, the size may be insufficient. In tray mode, the depth is a bit shallow, and I’ve had urine spill while carrying it, even with small amounts. This issue disappears entirely when using slide mode.
Overall, for small dogs and households that value hygiene and easy cleaning, Dog Slo has proven to be a practical long-term solution.