The End of the Plastic-Bag Routine
Why the first sensor-equipped, harness-mounted waste-collection system is a genuine leap for pet care.
Every dog owner knows the ritual: leash in one hand, a plastic bag in the other, and a small hope that cleanup goes cleanly. For years, that has been the state of the art in pet-waste management — plastic bags that feel inadequate, wearable diapers that don’t solve odor or leaks, and the ever-present reality that manual pickup is unpleasant, unhygienic, and inconvenient the moment a bin isn’t nearby.
The problem runs deeper than a bad moment on a walk. Dog waste left unattended can contaminate soil and water, spread bacteria and parasites, and add to the billions of single-use plastic bags sent to landfills each year. In many communities, cleaning up is a legal requirement — yet existing solutions still depend on the owner doing the dirty work, after the fact, by hand.
PoochPort, invented by Craig M. Farquharson, was designed to end that routine. It’s a patent-pending smart wearable waste-collection system that automates the entire process from capture to disposal. A comfortable, adjustable harness positions a rear mounting ring — fitted with a soft elastomeric seal — directly behind the dog. A biodegradable, odor-controlled pouch snaps onto the ring and captures waste on contact, so the owner never touches a plastic bag again.
- Hands-Free Collection — A harness-mounted ring and disposable pouch capture waste on contact, hands-free from start to finish.
- Smart Sensor Alerts — A miniature load cell and moisture sensor monitor the pouch, and a Bluetooth Low Energy chip sends “Bag Full” or “Moisture Detected” alerts straight to your phone.
- Eco-Friendly by Design — Compostable, cornstarch- or PLA-based pouches with built-in odor-control layers replace single-use plastic.
- Comfort for Any Dog — Padded, adjustable straps, quick-release buckles, and a tail-clearance channel keep the fit secure and chafe-free across breeds and sizes.
- Modular & Connected — The sensor module detaches for recharging or cleaning, pouches swap in seconds, and optional cloud connectivity adds remote monitoring, usage history, and predictive reminders.
Under the hood, PoochPort adapts smart-hygiene technology for an active, mobile animal. The sensor module — built around a low-power microcontroller such as an ESP32 — samples weight and moisture data periodically to preserve battery life, then transmits alerts over BLE to a companion app. Optional cloud connectivity lets a registered owner stay informed even when someone else is handling the walk, while a water-resistant, impact-protected housing keeps the electronics reliable through rain, splashes, and rough play.
The result is a clean, smart, and sustainable alternative to the plastic-bag routine — and it’s available now for manufacturing, retail, wholesale, distribution, and licensing partners through For Sale By Inventor. “We love our dogs, but nobody loves the mess,” said Farquharson. “PoochPort finally gives owners a better way.” Ready to learn more? Get in touch to explore a partnership.
