Allen Simon, Wee Wee Pad inventor
Allen Simon never went to high school. But now he’s filthy stinkin’ rich. How?
Easy… He is the inventor of the Wee-Wee Pads for dogs. That’s right: Every time a dog pees, this guy hears cash registers ringing.
Allen was a former carpet layer who transitioned into a dog grooming business in Brooklyn. In those days they used newspapers for the pets to pee on. Noticing how the urine soaked through the paper to the floor, Allen says he had an epiphany: “I said this is ridiculous; I’ll make my own pad.”
A novel product of the 1970s, Allen’s super absorbent piddle pads were designed to attract the puppy when nature comes calling. There is a plastic lining that helps to prevent floor damage from urine. You can use them in potty training or for dogs that are housebound for longer periods of time. Various sizes are available, from small pups to extra large dogs.
As the bestselling housebreaking pad in the world, Four Paws Wee Wee Pads have been tremendously popular, and Allen figures that he’s “gone from $1,000 in sales to over $30 million.” That’s nothing to bark at.
“Dog Whisperer” Cesar Milan praises the pads, but cautions pet owners about their use in house training a puppy. “Though Wee-Wee Pads are a wonderful invention,” he says, “it’s very important that puppies don’t learn housebreaking inside a house.” He advises to set the pee pads out at times when you won’t be able to supervise the puppy. Also, always replace a used pad immediately with a new one.
Top pic: TV Land photo
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9 Comments So Far - Where Is Yours?
Hi my name is Ricardo Esparra and my father is dr rafael esparra and i was wonderin if mr allen can give me some tips on how to get and briliant idea patted and how to get started.please respond asap ,thank u so much.
Hi alan, I’m joe aguilar and I watch the episode of how’d you get so rich and well when I saw your product I got an idea to improve the wee wee pad if you’d like the idea please contact me at my email please and thank you for your time ,
Sincerely joe aguilar
Hi Joe, thanks for your comment and welcome to PetsAdviser.com. We’re not actually affiliated with the product… all we did was to write an article about it. Best of luck with your invention.
i have an invention for dogs that would fit right into your product line. how can i contact you, or you contact me. thanks.
peggy
Hi Peggy, thanks for commenting. PetsAdviser.com is not associated with Mr. Allen; we’ve just covered his story here because we think he’s a fascinating guy who has made a terrific product, and managed to get rich quick off that pet product. But unfortunately we cannot offer any pets inventor advice.
Dear Pets Adviser. My name is Marco Jove at the country i live, i haven’t see the wee wee pad at any pet store. I was wondering if you believe this product is coming to an end in their sales or it is selling better than ever after more than 30 year on the market. Thank you very much for your time! i will be waiting for your comments.
@Marco – Four Paws brand wee wee pads are the #1 selling housebreaking pad in the world, according to the manufacturer, a company called Four Paws. The company has been around for 35 years, so we doubt it’s going out of business. We’ve heard nothing to that effect. Sorry to hear you can’t get the product where you live.
Hi, I would like to have the contact email address of Allen Simon inventor of the wee wee pad. I have an invention that he might be interested in. Has massive potential, worldwide. Any contact help would be welcome. Thank you!
Hi Grant,
Sorry, but we do not have any contact information for Mr. Simon. Best of luck with your product!
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