Founded in August 2015 after inventor Alec Beaton set out to solve the everyday nuisance of dog-waste pickup, GoGo Stik makes no-touch pet cleanup tools and Dootie Bags that keep hands and scoopers clean. The company’s bag-mounted GoGo Stik scooper was developed with input from Beaton’s own canine companions and is assembled and warehoused in Cortland, New York. Pooch Approved Products, USA also makes pet-care wipes and plant-based waste bags for quick cleanup at home or on walks.
Neater PetsNeater Pets makes mess-reducing pet-care products, best known for its Neater Feeder, which keeps food above while water drains below. Its lineup also includes practical tools such as the Lift N' Bag waste scooper and FurDozer pet-hair remover, designed for the everyday cleanup challenges of living with dogs and cats. Neater Pet Brands has donated hundreds of products to animal rescues and nonprofits across the United States.MALVERN, PA
CurbicusCurbicus makes a lightweight, no-contact dog-waste collection device that uses compostable capsules instead of conventional bags. Designed for people and pets on the go, the device clips to a leash, stays clean, and gathers waste for composting. The company’s mission is to reduce the environmental impact—or “carbon pawprint”—of everyday dog ownership.
BAYDOGFounded by Marine veteran Barton O’Brien after a Chesapeake Bay walk with his puppy Walter, BAYDOG makes dog gear for active outings, from everyday harnesses to life jackets. The Annapolis-based company began with the Pack-N-Go Bag, an invention that solved the messy problem of carrying a tennis ball, treats and waste bags at once, and it remains veteran owned and operated. BAYDOG also pairs select harnesses with its Find My Owner registration system to help reunite lost dogs with their families.STEVENSVILLE, MD
Dirt DevilDirt Devil grew from a Cleveland garage into a North American household-cleaning brand making vacuums and floor-care equipment. Its history reaches back to the P.A. Geier Company, founded in 1905, while the Dirt Devil name took off with Royal Appliance Manufacturing’s 1984 Hand Vac. Today, the brand is part of TTI Floor Care North America and is known for practical home-cleaning tools, including its distinctive cordless DogWalker pet-waste vacuum.WICKLIFFE, OH