Hi, I’m Karthik, Co-Founder at Porter Labs. My life changed when I brought home my new puppy Porter. He was a 7-week-old, 12 lb yellow Lab eager to destroy hands, clothes, and anything else he could fit into his mouth.
When Porter was finally tired, he’d lay in my lap and lick my face. He had so much energy (and still does), but he was also such a smart, gentle, and affectionate dog that I felt extra determined to make sure his needs were met.

I quickly learned that Porter needs A LOT of engagement for his active mind and body. I tried so many toys, gadgets, and training classes with him, but nothing quite satisfied his need for high-quality engagement when I was busy.

Being an engineer, I soon found myself designing what I knew would produce the best results. I wanted an autonomous training device that could teach Porter new skills and reward him with positive reinforcement in the form of food. Soon, PupStation emerged and I founded Porter Labs in his name. Our patent pending system includes a smart collar, satellites, a feeder and an app that work together to provide hours of interactive training and entertainment.

While the PupStation works perfectly for Porter, we know there are a lot of different dogs out there, each with their own unique needs. That’s why we will be collaborating with shelters, boarding facilities and dog training experts to gather data from a large population of dogs. We’ll then use machine learning and AI to turn all that information into the most effective system; first for professional dog institutions and ultimately pet parent home use. Porter inspired me to create something that we know will benefit millions of dogs and their people. We can’t wait to share it with the world.