Hi there,
This is Bogdan from Romania.
I'm a mechanical engineer - specialized in the industrial robotic field, 3D designer and modeler (from time to time and some projects I could make the functional prototype too).
I'm doing product design, industrial design, reverse engineering, ideation, etc.
I have over 15 years experience working on various systems/devices across multiple industries, from concept to launch.
1 - the current bid is for the situation where you already have a basic drawings/sketches/dimensions which to be used as a starting point of the design
2 - if you want me to start from scratch, we will have to re-discuss the price and time frame (so, you may "make me an offer i can't refuse" :) ) and eventually give some indications...
3 - as you asked the device to be washable it will have to be only mechanical, no electronics involved
4 - you have to be aware that the device will not be universal type as the different races of dogs (besides the size/gender) react differently to external stimulus (can't compare a golden retriever with a rotweiller...) - so will have to start with a certain race(s) and eventually some variations (another project) for other races...
Regards
Bogdan