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During accidents, such as on the couch or in bed, try redirecting him not to do it loudly enough that he knows what you mean. Most puppy pads are disposable, meant to be used for one day or several hours, and discarded. Washable puppy pads are reusable and designed to be placed in your washing machine after becoming soiled. Assign a designated area for an indoor potty. Dogs have the instinct to mark their territory, so keeping their paws clean is important so they don’t have accidents in the house or on your furniture.

In our lab testing, we found the scent to be very effective at completely masking the smell of vinegar smell that was used in the absorbency tests. Of course, we found that many of the unscented pads were just as good at fully absorbing strong smells, so scented pads should be seen as a personal preference rather than a necessity. If he refuses to use his crate as a bathroom (or thinks it’s a playpen), try putting treats inside the crate so that he thinks of it as his “potty place.” This makes your puppy’s potty training easier than ever before. He won’t have any control over where things are going to happen.

How to toilet train your puppy

Teach your dog to go to the pad. Use potty pads the same way you would use regular dog litter boxes. When you first wake up, last thing at night and very regularly during the day, take your puppy outside to a place in your garden that you have chosen. If you use newspaper or puppy pads overnight, pop some of the soiled paper in this area as the smell will help your puppy to know where to go to the toilet. Let your puppy walk up and down or run about and sniff the area (both exercise and sniffing help stimulate going to the loo). It’s best to let your puppy out in the garden without a lead on as it will be too restrictive, however if your puppy needs to be on lead for whatever reason, an extendable lead is a good solution as this will give them the freedom they need to toilet. Alternate indoor and outdoor spots for potty. See to it that your pet gets familiar with the outdoor and indoor potty spots. You can do this successfully by taking him to both spots each time. You may also want to consider using an area rug as an alternative solution (or if you have carpet).

If your dog urinates or defecates in the house, you should try to catch it in time so you can clean up the mess.At only 18 x 24 inches, the Pawtect Pad was among the smallest pads we tested, but numerous other options are available, including a jumbo 41 x 41-inch pad and circular variants up to 48 inches in diameter. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the Pawtect pads didn't smell after absorbing vinegar. While there's no guarantee that its odor protection will work as well with dog pee, its scent-absorbing abilities seemed on par with our favorite disposable pee pads. There is no need to wash or dry the potty pad after each use as long as it is placed on the floor and not on the furniture or carpet. Most female dogs squat down to pee so their urine pools underneath their stance, but most male dogs lift one leg to urinate so their urine lands a few inches away. Puppy pads are highly useful for potty training all puppies, but we recommend keeping the designated potty space with the pad away from walls, especially if you have a male puppy, to prevent their pee from landing on unprotected surfaces.

Puppy pads are significant for your dog’s potty training, yet some dogs need more attention. So, you need to teach your pup how to use it properly. However, if you don’t catch it soon enough, then it will smell worse than ever before and make your home smell like a barnyard! Ignoring signs that your pet needs to go out is another common potty training mistake to be aware of and avoid.Well, there isn’t an exact time set for your pup to stop using pee pads. It depends on when he can learn where to do his business without the pad. Start his pad training inside the house until he gets used to doing it outside. This is when your pet becomes habituated to elimination on the floor and associates it with being happy and relaxed rather than going out to do his business. Between trips to the garden, supervise your puppy when in the house. This means keeping your puppy in view at all times and being aware of what they are doing – this is especially important during the first few months. Pay particular attention to the times after your puppy has eaten, woken up or after periods of excitement, such as play. Signs your puppy needs the loo! Puppy pads are particularly helpful as they are easy to roll up and dispose of, they should be highly absorbent and save on washing endless towels. Some people use newspapers, but I find that unless you use several sheets, they fall apart when wet and become more of a hindrance to clean up. It helps you keep your dog safe from germs and bacteria that could lead to infections. Your pup will also feel more comfortable and secure on his turf! Potty Pad Setup at Home