Question 1

OK, This seems like such a waste. Doesn't dog poo decomponse on it's own in a few days? I can't see what value this brings to the natural process.

Accepted Answer

I've had my unit for about 3 months and I love it!  2 boxers and a fair amount of waste.  Each week I flush the tank by adding about 5 gallons of fresh water, add the new waste and enzymes.  I use Rid X and sprinkle about a 1/4 cup of it on the fresh poop in the tank.  By the end of the week it has mostly turned to mush and gets flushed down the inner tube to the 4 foot dirt hole under the tank.  This is very much like flushing a toilet.  The enzymes in the poop in the dirt hole continue to breakdown and eventually become part of the soil.  Technically if everything is working correctly you should not ever need to move this unit.  It is important to keep the tank full of water and the poop submerged as that minimizes the smell and bugs.  Now if I could just teach my dogs to poop in that tank, I'd be all set!  :o)

Question 2

Can this be used with cat feces?

Accepted Answer

Do not use this for cat feces.  They contain the toxoplasmosis parasite, which can be contracted by humans.  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/toxoplasmosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20356249

Question 3

I've heard this doesn't do well in cold weather climates (below 40).  Is this true?

Accepted Answer

The water in this metal bucket does freeze over rendering it useless in the cold winter months in Pennsylvania. Our frost line is 3’ below the ground surface.

Question 4

How does it work, where does the poop go?

Accepted Answer

Joseph is not giving accurate information. You definitely dig a 4 foot hole. In the pictures it even shows a diagram with the hole being 48 inches deep.

ASIN	B0002DI35E
Additional Features	Made In America
Best Sellers Rank	#130,087 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #120 in Dog Litter Boxes
Brand	Doggie Dooley
Brand Name	Doggie Dooley
Capacity	30.63 liters
Color	Grey
Customer Reviews	4.2 out of 5 stars 2,565 Reviews
Finish Type	Powder Coated
Global Trade Identification Number	00095467030004
Included Components	Doggie Dooley Model 3000
Item Dimensions L x W x H	13.75"L x 13.75"W x 15"H
Item Type Name	Dog Waste Septic Tank
Manufacturer	Huron/Hueter Toledo
Material	Metal
Material Type	Metal
Opening Mechanism	Step-On
Recommended Uses For Product	Outdoor use for dog waste management
Shape	Rectangular
UPC	722815502127 095467030004 722815502110 722815502134
Unit Count	1 Count

Doggie Dooley Pet Waste Digester - Septic Tank Style - In-Ground Dog Waste Disposal System for 2 Large or 4 Small Dogs - Digester Starter, Galvanized Steel Tank & Foot-Operated Lid -Made in USA -Grey

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