NPR4dogs

NPR4dogs was started in 2016 by Cliff Orloff, an owner of over 800 multi-family

One of those properties, Riverfront Apartments in Sacramento, California, had a big problem. It accepted dogs without weight or breed restrictions (although a dog interview was required to avoid renting to anti-social dogs). It also allowed multiple dogs in a unit. As a result, it had almost as many dogs as apartments, and despite having dedicated dog runs, written rules requiring residents to pick up their dog poop and doggy areas stocked with plastic bags, the dog poop problem became unbearable. Responsible dog owners complained about stepping into dog poop every time they took their dog for a walk. The poop smell became very unpleasant. What to do?

Researching possible solutions took Cliff to the website of the Veterinary School at University of California at Davis. The Veterinary School developed a state-of- the-art program to DNA sample dogs at a reasonable cost and to DNA match dog poop to dogs. Using this DNA technology, Riverfront set up a mandatory registration for dog DNA screening, data management and resident incentive systems to organize this effort efficiently.

The result was dramatic. The dog poop problem went away overnight. Responsible dog owners who lived on the property hailed the new program. Most of the irresponsible dog owners changed their behavior and became responsible dog owners (just like speeding drivers slow down when they believe a police car is tracking them). Some of the irresponsible dog owners tested the system, were identified and paid stiff fines, which were not contested because our system gave the property manager methods to insure chain-of- control and the DNA matching results are done to FBI level forensic quality.

To see if this result was unique to Riverfront Apartments, NPR4dogs was implemented at a 324 unit apartment complex in Indianapolis called Broad Ripple Trails. Again, the result was dramatic. The dog poop problem went away almost overnight.

The dog poop problem is common for most large multi-family properties that accept dogs. NPR4dogs used its experience implementing these programs to develop systems and procedures, and embedded them in a unique smartphone app for property managers. That technology, the related website and databases became the foundation for NPR4dogs. By making a large bulk purchase agreement with UC Davis NPR4dogs is able to make this technology available to other properties, at less cost than they could do it themselves.

We encourage you to contact us to provide the NPR4dogs system to your multi-family property. By working together we can create a national system that identifies responsible dog owners who, like credit checking, can reduce your risk in renting to residents with dogs.