Here I go, with a totally random post. Bear with me.

As a New Yorker, I’ve come to accept that my dogs are essentially my furry overlords. With the ritualistic 3 to 4 walks a day, it’s clear: we humans are the humble subjects, trailing behind with plastic bags in hand. Seinfeld wasn’t far off when he mused that any observing extraterrestrials would assume dogs rule the Earth, with humans as their devoted attendants.

Enter the doggie indoor toilet, a marvel of modern ingenuity that promises to liberate us from this canine tyranny. Yes, some countries have already embraced this technological marvel, and it’s high time we New Yorkers get in on the action. Imagine: no more braving the elements or dodging traffic just to satisfy Fido’s biological needs. Instead, a sleek, indoor contraption where your pup can do its business while you sip your coffee in blissful warmth.

Where are we on this groundbreaking technology? Well, it’s a mixed bag. There are some promising options, from grass-like patches to advanced systems with self-cleaning features. But let’s be honest, the real challenge is convincing our dogs that this indoor paradise is, in fact, a legitimate bathroom. It’s one thing to design a fancy indoor toilet, and quite another to get your pooch to use it instead of your favorite rug.

So, what’s the hold-up, tech wizards of the world? We need an indoor doggie toilet that’s foolproof, stylish, and universally embraced by our canine companions. Until then, we remain the loyal minions, rain or shine, trudging the streets of New York with our four-legged monarchs leading the way.

In the meantime, maybe we can take a page from Seinfeld’s book and laugh at the absurdity of it all. After all, who’s really in charge here? Spoiler: it’s not us.