PARENTING & COVID-19

PROTECTING YOUR HOOMAN AND FUR BABIES

So, 2020 is off to a rough start, huh?

In a time where social-distancing and self-quarantine is essential, it's understandable if you're finding that the cabin fever is getting too much. Whether you're a parent to hooman or fur babies, or both, we can see how this new dynamic can be overwhelming.

Does it feel like every time you turn around your doggo is getting themselves into some kind of trouble? Or is your little one finding entertainment at the bottom of the kitty litter? Is your cat taking a strain too?

If working from home and managing a whole household full-time is new to you, keep on reading! We've put together our best tips to help you achieve a purrfect home while still keeping your sanity.

PARENTING IN A TIME OF CORONA:

A SURVIVOR'S GUIDE

While it may be tempting to immediately jump to panic mode, self-quarantine doesn't have to be a time of chaos! With the right boundaries and aids, your pets and little ones can live happily together.

First thing's first - let's cover a question that most furparents are asking themselves:

Can Pets Catch the Coronavirus?

As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads, worrying about our purrfect pets is completely normal. After all, who wants to see their favorite fur-ends down in the dumps? Here's the good news: there's no need to panic yet!

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the infection is only spreadable through person-to-person contact. Although it was reported that one doggo had a low-grade run-in with the virus, there has been no confirmation of our pets being able to spread the disease. Furthermore, the World Health Organization stated that there was no evidence that dogs or cats have become ill with the Corona pandemic.

With that in mind, we can still take extra safety precautions to ensure that our pooches and families stay fit and healthy. Let's keep washing those hands and keep our paws off of any unconfirmed viral sources!

Now that we've got that out of the way, let's jump into the real reason why you're here - navigating the chaos of parenting your pets and children! With a full home, you may be noticing that things are going a little haywire.

Your makeshift home office may quickly be turning into an extension of your child's playroom and you might be noticing your dog sneaking a few more treats out of the cat's food bowl. As parents with 2 cats at home ourselves, we hear you! It's times like these where baby and pet proofing is more important than ever. This isn't just for the safety of your pets and children, but for your sanity too.

How to Calm the Chaos with Door Buddy:

Before the words "Coronavirus" and "Covid-19" became part of our day-to-day vocabulary, dealing with these pet and toddler problems were the norm for us. We were constantly struggling to keep our crawling baby from getting into the litter box and cat food. It was a nightmare! That's when we came up with Door Buddy.

Door Buddy is an adjustable door strap that keeps little ones and dogs out of rooms with the kitty litter and cat food while giving us grown-ups and cats easy access into the area. The best part is that it can be installed within seconds and it doesn't require any renovations to your decor or doors or having to deal with the hassle of a pet gate or baby gate. Our latch simply attaches to your door and door frame with the use of adhesives - no cutting holes or changing up the structure of your home necessary!

So, how can Door Buddy help you during this time? For starters, many doggo parents may feel tempted to keep their pooches in a crate. This may work for some doggos but for others, they can quickly become bored and therefore agitated and slightly destructive. Not to mention the fact that the barking and crying will start to drive you mildly insane!

With our product, you can keep your dog from accessing no-go zones while still allowing them the freedom to roam around the house. Although rooms with the cat food and litter box may be the first choice location for many of our customers, you can use our door strap to block off your home office or any other room you'd rather keep off-limits for that matter.

Then there are the kiddos. Now that schools are closed, we're sure you have your hands full with curious tots. On top of that, if you've stocked up on your home's necessities, you may find that there are a lot more hazards lying around. All you'll need to do is slap on a Door Buddy and get back to work!

Instead of spending hours of your day running around after your children or chasing your doggo out of rooms, let us help you try and settle the chaos.

DOG PROOFING

4.6

Looking for a better way to dog proof the litter box and cat food? Well, here it is!

"The perfect solution to an annoying problem" - K. Wheatley, Customer

Forget the hassle of pet gates and permanent cat door installations. Door Buddy is simple, safe, and works like a charm.

$ 18.97

& Free Delivery in the USA

100% Money Back Guarantee

Looking for a better way to dog proof the litter box and cat food? Well, here it is!

"The perfect solution to an annoying problem" - K. Wheatley, Customer

Forget the hassle of pet gates and permanent cat door installations. Door Buddy is simple, safe, and works like a charm.

BABY PROOFING

4.3

Looking for a better way to keep your baby out of off-limits rooms? Well, here it is!

"Obsessed! Wish I found this sooner! It works like a charm and is less expensive by far than baby gates. My favorite baby proofing product by far." - Sommer, Customer

Forget the hassle of baby gates or door knob covers. Door Buddy is simple, convenient, and effective at keeping little ones out of trouble.

$ 18.97

& Free Delivery in the USA

100% Money Back Guarantee

Looking for a better way to keep your baby out of off-limits rooms? Well, here it is!

"Obsessed! Wish I found this sooner! It works like a charm and is less expensive by far than baby gates. My favorite baby proofing product by far." - Sommer, Customer

Forget the hassle of baby gates or door knob covers. Door Buddy is simple, convenient, and effective at keeping little ones out of trouble.

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TESTIMONIALS

Door Buddy Review - keep dog out of litter box and cat food

Best idea ever!!! My dog isn't able to get to my cats food and litter box, and my cat has a place to go when he doesn't feel like playing. My dog is 50lbs and is curious but won't push through the cracked door. Would definitely purchase again!

~ Lauren

Easy to install, works perfectly! This is a great product to keep dogs out of rooms with anything you don’t want them getting into. We keep the cat litter and food in the laundry room and it has worked perfectly! Finally we ended the struggle of the dog eating all of the cat food!! We have a basset hound and the strap is the shortest it can go and she cannot fit her head through it. Assembly was very quick and easy. Highly recommend!!

~ Melissa

Door Buddy Review - Keep dog out of room

Door Buddy Review - baby proofing cat food and litter box

We absolutely LOVE our Door Buddy. Our baby just turned one and is on the move! With his new mobility, he adores chasing our kitty around. We purchased two Door Buddy’s to keep our little one out of the litter box area and kitty eating nook. Our kitty can move easily from room to room and enjoy some privacy, and our baby keeps out of the no-no’s!

~ Tallie

This strap is PERFECT. My toddler loves dumping cat food everywhere and having some morsels as a snack. Dog loves a different kind of snack from the room. Not from the food bowl, though - from the litter box. It's easily adjustable (I can adjust it with one hand while holding the babe) and keeps those two out while allowing our cat easy access - to both come and go as she pleases. Also, it allows my husband and me easy access (the room also serves as our office), unlike an under-the-door stop, would.

~ Ms. Ahava Joy

Door Buddy Review - Child proof doors with baby gate with cat door alternative

"Must have with dogs and cats in same house! I love these!!!! My home life has become far less trouble since purchasing these door straps. Keeping the dogs out of the litter box, cat food, and out of trouble has been difficult for YEARS. Suddenly, the problem is solved without baby gates. I only wish I'd discovered these sooner.”

~ K. Sloan

"Cats and carpet saved! We got another Husky from the Humane Society and she likes to go into my bedroom and pee when no one is looking ;) She also likes to try to play with my three cats :( They needed a safe haven from the frisky hound. I was considering putting a cat door on the door but didn't want to mess it up (I am NOT handy with a saw.) This is an awesome product! It is super easy to use and now my cats love me again, lol. ”

~ Rebecca

"Helps Keep Toddlers Out of Trouble! This product works great! We struggled to find a product that would work on a pocket door and keep our toddler from playing in our bathroom. The door buddy was a perfect fit. My husband was able to install it easily, and it has worked great.”

~ Christina

" Obsessed! Wish I found this sooner! Works like a charm. So easy to install. Let's cats in and keeps dogs and kids out. Would also work for any room you don't want to completely shudder. Less expensive by far than gates. My favorite baby proofing product by far. ”

~ Rebecca

WHY DOOR BUDDY?

Because it is simple, convenient, installs in seconds and it works! Use the adjuster to customize the width of the door opening (typically between 2" to 6") to work with the exact sizes of your cat, dog and baby!

It is perfect for pet owners and new parents that just don't want to deal with the hassle of a pet gate or for those who are not ready for the daunting task of cutting a permanent hole in their door to install a cat door.

The latch is easy to lock and unlock with one hand from either side of the door for quick and convenient access to the room.

Door Buddy keeps the door ajar allowing for proper airflow which will help regulate the temperature between rooms and also prevent isolated rooms from getting stuffy and stale.

WILL IT WORK FOR MY DOOR?

Yes! Door Buddy works great on left and right swinging doors, doors that push or pull open, pocket doors, double doors, and bi-fold doors. You can even install on the back of the door for greater strength and resistance to pressure.

Just be sure to install it on your door and door frame only. Do NOT install on drywall or wallpaper.

See Examples shown in the INSTALLATION GUIDE.

WILL IT BE STRONG ENOUGH FOR MY DOG?

For most dogs, ABSOLUTELY! Our customers have dogs ranging anywhere from 12 to 120 pounds and they love it. A lot of them are pleasantly surprised at how strong the adhesive is and how well it holds up to pressure. However please note that if your dog is a lot smaller than your cat or if you have a super aggressive dog it may not work. But, check out our reviews below for some experiences from real customers.

I HAVE A TODDLER, WILL IT WORK FOR ME?

It depends on what stage you consider as a toddler. It is usually best to start using Door Buddy early when your baby just starts crawling. Then, when they reach the toddler stage they will know that room is "off-limits" already. If you start using Door Buddy when your little one is older than 2 years old then there is a chance that they will be able to push hard enough for the adhesives to come off.

However, please review the INSTALLATION GUIDE provided for alternative methods of installation for greater strength and resistance to pressure.

Just remember that Door Buddy is intended to be a deterrent only and is meant to make your and your cat's life easier. Like any pet or baby safety product, it is NOT a substitute for proper adult supervision.

DOOR BUDDY IS MADE IN THE USA!

So, what are you waiting for?

Don't struggle anymore.

Choose the easier way to give your cat a new safe space to eat, use the litter box, or just a place where your cat can relax without being harassed by your dog or being chased by your little one.