“Necessity is the Mother of Invention”
In 1996, my dream of owning a lakeside home came true. On a sweltering July day, I grabbed my three Shelties and headed for the dock, eager for a swim. While my puppy, Tully, took to the water with ease, my other two dogs, Annie and Reese, panicked when they unexpectedly fell in. With no easy way for them to get back on the dock, I scrambled to pull them out—realizing how dangerous this could be if I were not around.
Determined to find a solution, I searched pet and marine stores, only to discover that no product existed to help dogs safely exit the water. So, I designed my own—a modified ramp that gave dogs a way out. Soon, neighbors’ dogs were using it. Boaters would anchor and watch the dogs taking turns, jumping off the ramp and racing to see who could get the ball and make it back to the doggydocks first. What started as a personal project became a passion, and eventually, doggydocks® was born.
Years later, I was asked why I created doggydocks®, and it hit me—I had a suppressed memory and it was my way of healing from the loss of my dog, who had drowned in a friend’s pool decades earlier. That tragedy fueled my mission: to keep dogs safe around water.
Today, doggydocks® has prevented countless accidents, giving dogs a safe way out—and a fun way to play. What began as a necessity for me, became an interactive toy for water-loving pups everywhere!
Thank you for being part of our journey! If you have questions, I would love to help.
Warm Regards,
Theresa Marler 1-844-781-PUPS
