iTouchless 13 Gallon Pet-Proof Sensor Trash Can Review (2026)

Name: iTouchless 13 Gallon Pet-Proof Sensor Trash Can Review (2026)
Item: iTouchless 13 Gallon Pet-Proof Sensor Trash Can
Rating: 7
Author: Tucker

The iTouchless 13 Gallon Pet-Proof Sensor Trash Can (model DZT13PL) is a stainless steel kitchen can with a touchless sensor lid and a PetGuard lid lock meant to stop pets opening it. From Halloween wrappers to Thanksgiving carcasses, the kitchen bin is the one spot that collects every hazard in the house. The honest caveat: owner evidence for this exact model is thin.

Good

out of 10

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The full review

We analyzed 10 owner comments across 3 YouTube reviews, published between 2022 and 2026. That is a thin set, and we want to be upfront about why: only one of the three videos (3 of the 10 comments) is explicitly about a dog-proof iTouchless can; the other two are general reviews of iTouchless sensor cans, and their titles don't say whether they cover the pet-proof version. Only 1 of the 10 comments mentioned the product directly, and it was negative. One mention is not a trend either way, so most of this review rests on what the manufacturer actually specifies.

Why the kitchen bin matters right now

Late October through Thanksgiving is when the kitchen bin fills with the things you least want your dog eating: candy wrappers, greasy plates, roast scraps, cooked bones, string from the turkey. A bin with a lift-off or swing lid is an open invitation to a dog with a good nose. The job of a can like this is simple: make the bin a closed box that stays closed when you are not in the room.

What the manufacturer claims

iTouchless lists the DZT13PL as a 13-gallon (50-litre) can with a fingerprint-proof stainless steel body, an ABS plastic lid, a 12-inch extra-wide opening, and a PetGuard lid lock that it says prevents pets from opening the lid and getting at the trash. The lid opens with a wave over the sensor. It runs on 4 D batteries (not included) or an optional AC adapter sold separately; iTouchless says it draws power only as needed and that batteries may last up to 3 times longer than in other sensor cans. That is the manufacturer's claim, not something owners confirmed. It also includes an AbsorbX carbon odor filter and takes standard 13-gallon bags.

The product page does not explain exactly how the PetGuard lock interacts with the motion sensor, so read the manual and try it with your own dog while you are home before trusting it on Thanksgiving afternoon. A large, determined dog can defeat a lot of household locks.

Buying it

When we checked in October 2026, the iTouchless product page showed this model as sold out, while other retailers still listed it. Confirm the model number (DZT13PL) on whatever listing you buy from: iTouchless sells several 13-gallon versions, and only the pet-proof ones have the PetGuard lock.

Quick verdict

What we love

✓PetGuard lid lock built in — not a strap or bungee added on
✓Bucket-free interior the maker says holds 25% more than similar-size cans
✓Standard 13-gallon bags, plus a carbon odor filter included
✓Stainless body, extra-wide 12-inch opening (manufacturer spec)

Heads up

✕Very thin owner evidence — 1 direct mention in 10 comments, and it was negative
✕Only 1 of the 3 reviews covered the pet-proof model
✕Needs 4 D batteries or an adapter sold separately
✕Showed as sold out on the maker's own site when checked

✓ Buy it if…

your dog already raids the kitchen bin, or you want the bin locked down before the holiday cooking starts, and you're happy to check the lock against your own dog before relying on it.

✕ Skip it if…

you want strong owner proof before you pay, your bin lives somewhere you can simply close a door on, or you'd rather not run a battery-powered can — a plain lidded can inside a closed pantry does the same job.

Key specs

From the iTouchless product page for model DZT13PL, checked October 2026. Dimensions, capacity and battery claims are the manufacturer's — check the current listing before you buy.

Model	DZT13PL
Capacity	13 gallons / 50 litres; standard 13-gallon bags
Dimensions	12.7" L × 10.8" W × 27.2" H (35.6" H with the lid open)
Opening	12-inch extra-wide
Materials	Fingerprint-proof stainless steel body, ABS plastic lid
Lid	Touchless motion sensor with PetGuard lid lock
Power	4 D batteries (not included) or optional AC adapter (sold separately)
Odor control	AbsorbX carbon odor filter included

A note on your pet's health

Holiday food waste can be genuinely dangerous to dogs. Fatty scraps, cooked bones, candy and its wrappers, and moldy food are all things to keep away from your dog, and a dog that has been into the trash may need to be seen even if it seems fine. If your dog has already got into the bin, call your veterinarian now rather than waiting for symptoms. A locking can lowers the odds; it is not a guarantee. Consult your veterinarian for individual pet health decisions.

Tucker's bottom line

If your dog treats the kitchen bin as a buffet, a locking lid is the cheapest insurance you'll buy this holiday season — just know the owner evidence for this specific model is thin, check the lock against your own dog while you're home, and keep the worst scraps (bones, fat, string) double-bagged and out of the house.

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Common questions

Is the iTouchless can actually dog-proof?

iTouchless says the PetGuard lid lock prevents pets from opening the lid. We found only one direct owner comment on it, so treat dog-proof as the manufacturer's claim and test it against your own dog while you're home.

What bags does it take?

Standard 13-gallon kitchen bags, according to the manufacturer.

Does it need power?

Yes. It runs on 4 D batteries (not included) or an optional AC adapter sold separately.

Is every iTouchless 13-gallon can pet-proof?

No. iTouchless sells several 13-gallon sensor cans; the pet-proof one reviewed here is model DZT13PL with the PetGuard lid lock. Check the model number on the listing.