The Smart Dog Doorbell That Dogs Already Know How to Use
Millions of dog owners train their dogs to ring hanging bells when they need to go outside — it's one of the most popular training methods. But once the dog is outside, there's no way for it to signal it wants back in. Outdoor bells can't be heard through insulated doors. Dogs resort to barking, scratching, or jumping — frustrating owners and damaging doors.
DingDog attaches familiar hanging bells to an outdoor-rated wireless sensor. When the dog rings the bells — a behavior it already knows — the owner receives a smartphone notification, a plug-in chime sounds throughout the home, and optionally, video doorbells start recording and smart speakers announce the alert. No new behavior to learn. No training frustration.
The only product that turns the bell-ringing method dogs already know into a full smart home experience — from camera recording to voice announcements.
Pet ownership is at all-time highs, pet tech is the fastest-growing segment, and no product on the market combines familiar bell training with smart home connectivity.
Sources: American Pet Products Association (APPA) 2025 National Pet Owners Survey, Grand View Research, Mordor Intelligence, Fortune Business Insights
Every competitor requires dogs to learn an entirely new behavior. DingDog leverages the method millions of dogs already use.
New entrants validate the market — but none combine bell-based training with full smart home connectivity.
| Feature | DingDog | Paws2Go | CallToU WiFi | Mighty Paw 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive bell training method | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Smartphone app notifications | ✓ | BT only | ✓ | — |
| Wi-Fi connectivity | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Alexa / Google Home integration | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Video doorbell integration (Ring, Arlo, Nest) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Security system integration | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Indoor to outdoor transition | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weather resistant outdoor design | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plug-in receiver option | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| No new behavior to learn | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Total Features | 10 / 10 | 2 / 10 | 5 / 10 | 3 / 10 |
A tiered strategy captures every price point — from entry-level to premium smart home.
Based on 0.8% penetration of 68 million dog-owning households. Blended COGS of $20/unit, blended MSRP of $39.99, and 20% annual growth.
The patent covers a pet-activated signaling device comprising a belt with bells and a transducer that emits an electromagnetic signal, paired with a receiving device that emits an alert. The system uniquely combines a familiar audible bell mechanism with wireless electronic transmission — enabling a dog trained on indoor bells to seamlessly communicate through an exterior version that alerts owners via connected devices anywhere in or outside the home.
DingDog expands into pet tech from multiple angles — smart home ecosystems, pet product portfolios, and direct-to-consumer channels.
For companies like Ring, Google Nest, Arlo, and Wyze — DingDog adds a new product category to existing smart home platforms. It drives hardware sales, increases app engagement, and adds subscription value. A "Ring Pet Alert" or "Nest Pet Monitor" extends the ecosystem into a $12B+ market with minimal R&D.
For companies like PetSafe Brands, KONG, and Petmate — DingDog fills a gap in connected pet communication. These companies already have manufacturing capability, pet retail distribution, and brand credibility. PetSafe's existing smart pet door and training product lines are the ideal adjacent category.
For companies like BARK (BarkBox), Mighty Paw, and Chewy — DingDog offers a differentiated product for DTC subscription boxes, private-label exclusives, and retail shelf differentiation. Agile companies can bring this to market fastest.
We're seeking a long-term partnership with a company that has the manufacturing, distribution, or platform infrastructure to bring DingDog to millions of dog-owning households.
John M. Beem Jr.
Founder, DingDog
john@dingdog.us
(301) 337-8493
Open to licensing, acquisition,
co-development, or investment.
Patent: US 11,315,395 B2
Protection: Through Sept. 2040