Dog Spot

DogSpot (formerly Dog Parker) is a New York-based pet tech company that designs and deploys climate-controlled, app-enabled sidewalk sanctuaries where dog owners can safely leave their pets while running errands in places dogs are not permitted. Founded in 2014 by Chelsea Brownridge and Todd Schechter in Brooklyn, the company creates smart, connected dog houses installed outside businesses and public spaces. Each unit is climate-controlled, equipped with a locking mechanism, and accessible via a mobile app, providing a safe and comfortable wait for dogs while increasing foot traffic for local businesses. The company believes that people and their dogs are happier when they can be together, and is working to make cities smarter and more dog-friendly through hardware and technology.