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laney77348 · 03-22-2006, 08:31 PM

Has anyone ever purchased the wizdog pad system? Is it any good. My dogs go on the whee whee pad but they sometimes miss. I am getting tired of cleaning up all the time. I think whee whee pad training isnt that great. They dont learn to hold it in.

Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated. Elaine

teri88 · 03-22-2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by laney77348

Has anyone ever purchased the wizdog pad system? Is it any good. My dogs go on the whee whee pad but they sometimes miss. I am getting tired of cleaning up all the time. I think whee whee pad training isnt that great. They dont learn to hold it in.

Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated. Elaine

I haven't heard of this product. I have the ORIGINAL wizdog....he wiz's where ever he feels like it.

MelAnnDoll · 03-22-2006, 08:59 PM

I haven't heard of it either, but would love any info you find out. Cappi has gotten very good at going pee on the potty pad, but she poops wherever she wants!! My husband says this does not count as POTTY training and won't let me get another dog until she is completely potty trained!!!

xtine · 03-22-2006, 10:18 PM

I bought it and it was a waste of money for me.

Not only were my dogs scared of the darn thing, but the top that lets the pee go through was so uncomfortable for them, they hated it.

And it ended up throwing off them off on where to go to the bathroom.

It wasn't worth it to me, but other's might have a different opinion.

wenkebach99 · 03-23-2006, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by teri88

I haven't heard of this product. I have the ORIGINAL wizdog....he wiz's where ever he feels like it.

That is too funny. I used to have a scottish terrier that would wiz on the leg of the coffee table. My mom use to get soooo mad at him, i would laugh at her and just snuggle him up because she would yell at him. She would keep them in the den during the day with a gate against the stairs because the floor in the den was tile and she could clean it up easier. He was definately an Alpha male who had to let everyone know that was his territory.

Melinda and Sassy (soon to add Arthur)

wenkebach99 · 03-23-2006, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MelAnnDoll

I haven't heard of it either, but would love any info you find out. Cappi has gotten very good at going pee on the potty pad, but she poops wherever she wants!! My husband says this does not count as POTTY training and won't let me get another dog until she is completely potty trained!!!

IS Your husband potty trained, lol. Does he lift the lid and hit the bowl? lol Does he put the lid back down when hes done, lol. I am just picking but couldn't resist!!

Melinda and Sassy Little

laney77348 · 03-23-2006, 04:53 AM

This is the greatest thing ever. I just have to share it with you guys. I came up with this brain storm and it works. I should have it patented.

Ok, you guys can't rat me out though. lol Anyway, I took a bread crate from a store, put cardboard on the bottom because of Buddies paws and then put the whee whee pad on top. He steps in there to do his business but because you have to step in and out of it, he doesn't get any mess on the floor. It works for me. Sometimes, Buddie would be facing the whee whee pad and go potty thinking he is on the pad so now........ problem solved. Hey, give it a try. You have nothing to lose.

If anyone gives it a shot..let me know how it worked out for you. You might have to show you dog a couple of times before they catch on. Just put him on the device a couple of times. Good luck. Saves me from constantly cleaning the floor. Hope it works for you guys.
Elaine

yorkieskater · 03-23-2006, 05:08 AM

I bought the Wiz Dog. I have it stationed at the back door but have yet to get my puppy. I had a 12 pound Yorkie before and he was outdoor trained...however...I'm getting a regular size yorkie this time and let me tell you...the winters here are cold. Very cold. I also don't like what I am hearing from my neighbors. Lot's of coyotes and foxes running around. I don't like the idea of him being outside at night in the pitch black (our light doesn't work).
anyways, my theory...and I am not an expert dog trainer:
#1 I want my dog trained with the command "go pee" because I travel and if I have to bring a pad with me, this would make my life easier.
#2 my breeder did tell me that her dogs are pad trained and are excellant. She can even take them to a hotel and they go on the pad and not on the carpet. I even saw my 8 week old puppy trying to go on the pad when I visited her house.
#3 I'm still not convinced they can tell between pad and carpet (even though the breeder told me they can) so I wanted something that felt different then carpet. I looked at different ones and decided on the Wiz dog because it hard and different from carpet. If he has an accident on hard floor...a lot easier to clean up.
My plan? I have enclosed an area in the kitchen which includeds the back door that will be his usuall "go outside" door. At first, I will train him on the wiz dog and work on the command "go pee". I will then pick up the wiz when we are home and train him to "ask" to go outside. I'm only going to use the wiz dog when we are not at home and only by the back door that he goes out.
As far as learning how to hold it, he will be crate trained at night. If he has to go, I will know it because he will be in my room. I feel this will help the "hold it".
I do not plan on taking the Wiz dog with me to friends houses and traveling so he will ahve to learn to hold it then too. I think it will be great for those once in a while daily excursions when I may be away longer then I wanted to or if my mother has to watch him when I am away...she doesn't have to worry about rushing home at a certain time, but can try to get home for lunch whenever she has a break.
I don't see how he can get it confused if it is right by the door and that is the only place.
suzie

Lexi Rae · 03-23-2006, 07:00 AM

never used wiz dog, just wee pads, but i also have a tray that the pad goes into and closes, there is a plastic bottom to it so no pee on the floor. lexi
does just fine... and you wanna know what else. now im putting newspaper
inside it to save some money, and she goes on the paper.. ha

laney77348 · 03-23-2006, 09:07 AM

What kind of tray is it? I know my yorkies kinda move while going so they can start off going on the pad but end up finishing on the floor and so, I am constantly cleaning. I bought a bread crate, lined it with carboard so there paws dont go through. I put a pad on top. Will see how that works. They have to step into it so I am figuring that while they are doing there business, they wont step out of the bread crate while going.

I'll let you know how that one goes. Your tray working out ok?
Elaine

cindy0721 · 03-23-2006, 09:14 AM

Here is the link to the wizdog, had to see what it looked like..
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0SO7A1l1S...ww.wizdog.com/

Lexi Rae · 03-23-2006, 09:14 AM

just a plastic tray that the pad fits in and closes . look like a large frame
and you put a picture in... but instead you put the pad in it.. they step
into it, do their business and step out.. its called a wee pad holder...let me tell you, its great...

SandyTXn · 03-23-2006, 09:58 AM

I have never heard of WizDog. I use piddle pads for both of my boys and I think they are wonderful. I take them when I travel or go visiting relatives and the boys use them. I also use belly bands to prevent accidents depending on where and who I'm visiting. Neigher of my boys like
wearing belly bands, so they are happy to potty on piddle pads. NOW, sometimes the baby (1yr 4months) will have an accident and most of the time it's my fault for not watching him and reminding him to potty on his piddle pad. I love the idea of the bread tray!! Wonder where I can get one of those???? Hmmmmmm I can't wait to try that! GOOD LUCK! If I find a bread tray I will let ya know how the "bread tray" training goes.

teri88 · 03-23-2006, 10:03 AM

[QUOTE=yorkieskater]I bought the Wiz Dog. I have it stationed at the back door but have yet to get my puppy. I had a 12 pound Yorkie before and he was outdoor trained...however...I'm getting a regular size yorkie this time

What are you saying???? A 12 pound yorkie isn't the reguar size? Please don't tell Tucker, he's pretty proud of him self for getting to 10 pounds and I see more in his future. Just more to love, that's what he is!

yorkieskater · 03-23-2006, 10:44 AM

I wasn't trying to insult anyone. I loved my dog with all of me. I was saying that I was surprised at how small and more delicate this new one looks compared to my muscular (and not a bit a fat on him) 12-15 lb yorkie. I think I'm being overprotective, but the 12lb one just seemed so much stronger that he could take bad weather...however...I felt so bad when he had to endure storms too. 5lbs versus 12lbs...looks different to me but that doesn't make anyone more cuter or more important than the other.
suzie
P.S. the yorkie standard by the AKC lists 4-7lbs as the standard so that was what I meant by regular. If I didn't travel so much, I'd love another 12lb yorkie.

03-23-2006, 04:53 AM	#7
laney77348 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Commack, New York Posts: 50	This is the greatest thing ever. I just have to share it with you guys. I came up with this brain storm and it works. I should have it patented. Ok, you guys can't rat me out though. lol Anyway, I took a bread crate from a store, put cardboard on the bottom because of Buddies paws and then put the whee whee pad on top. He steps in there to do his business but because you have to step in and out of it, he doesn't get any mess on the floor. It works for me. Sometimes, Buddie would be facing the whee whee pad and go potty thinking he is on the pad so now........ problem solved. Hey, give it a try. You have nothing to lose. If anyone gives it a shot..let me know how it worked out for you. You might have to show you dog a couple of times before they catch on. Just put him on the device a couple of times. Good luck. Saves me from constantly cleaning the floor. Hope it works for you guys. Elaine __________________ BUDDY and HERMOINE

03-23-2006, 07:00 AM	#9
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	never used wiz dog, just wee pads, but i also have a tray that the pad goes into and closes, there is a plastic bottom to it so no pee on the floor. lexi does just fine... and you wanna know what else. now im putting newspaper inside it to save some money, and she goes on the paper.. ha __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

03-23-2006, 09:07 AM	#10
laney77348 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Commack, New York Posts: 50	What kind of tray is it? I know my yorkies kinda move while going so they can start off going on the pad but end up finishing on the floor and so, I am constantly cleaning. I bought a bread crate, lined it with carboard so there paws dont go through. I put a pad on top. Will see how that works. They have to step into it so I am figuring that while they are doing there business, they wont step out of the bread crate while going. I'll let you know how that one goes. Your tray working out ok? Elaine __________________ BUDDY and HERMOINE

03-23-2006, 09:14 AM	#11
cindy0721 Always In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 3,393	Here is the link to the wizdog, had to see what it looked like.. http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0SO7A1l1S...ww.wizdog.com/ __________________ Cindy & Gizmo Gizmo on Dogster *Rest in peace My Madda* *very much*

03-23-2006, 09:14 AM	#12
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	just a plastic tray that the pad fits in and closes . look like a large frame and you put a picture in... but instead you put the pad in it.. they step into it, do their business and step out.. its called a wee pad holder...let me tell you, its great... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

03-22-2006, 08:31 PM	#1
laney77348 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Commack, New York Posts: 50	Wizdog Has anyone ever purchased the wizdog pad system? Is it any good. My dogs go on the whee whee pad but they sometimes miss. I am getting tired of cleaning up all the time. I think whee whee pad training isnt that great. They dont learn to hold it in. Any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated. Elaine __________________ BUDDY and HERMOINE

03-22-2006, 08:59 PM	#3
MelAnnDoll Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 172	I haven't heard of it either, but would love any info you find out. Cappi has gotten very good at going pee on the potty pad, but she poops wherever she wants!! My husband says this does not count as POTTY training and won't let me get another dog until she is completely potty trained!!! __________________ Melissa Bogener Cappuccino Cornflake Minute Maid

03-22-2006, 10:18 PM	#4
xtine Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,406	I bought it and it was a waste of money for me. Not only were my dogs scared of the darn thing, but the top that lets the pee go through was so uncomfortable for them, they hated it. And it ended up throwing off them off on where to go to the bathroom. It wasn't worth it to me, but other's might have a different opinion.

03-23-2006, 05:08 AM	#8
yorkieskater No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY Posts: 342	I bought the Wiz Dog. I have it stationed at the back door but have yet to get my puppy. I had a 12 pound Yorkie before and he was outdoor trained...however...I'm getting a regular size yorkie this time and let me tell you...the winters here are cold. Very cold. I also don't like what I am hearing from my neighbors. Lot's of coyotes and foxes running around. I don't like the idea of him being outside at night in the pitch black (our light doesn't work). anyways, my theory...and I am not an expert dog trainer: #1 I want my dog trained with the command "go pee" because I travel and if I have to bring a pad with me, this would make my life easier. #2 my breeder did tell me that her dogs are pad trained and are excellant. She can even take them to a hotel and they go on the pad and not on the carpet. I even saw my 8 week old puppy trying to go on the pad when I visited her house. #3 I'm still not convinced they can tell between pad and carpet (even though the breeder told me they can) so I wanted something that felt different then carpet. I looked at different ones and decided on the Wiz dog because it hard and different from carpet. If he has an accident on hard floor...a lot easier to clean up. My plan? I have enclosed an area in the kitchen which includeds the back door that will be his usuall "go outside" door. At first, I will train him on the wiz dog and work on the command "go pee". I will then pick up the wiz when we are home and train him to "ask" to go outside. I'm only going to use the wiz dog when we are not at home and only by the back door that he goes out. As far as learning how to hold it, he will be crate trained at night. If he has to go, I will know it because he will be in my room. I feel this will help the "hold it". I do not plan on taking the Wiz dog with me to friends houses and traveling so he will ahve to learn to hold it then too. I think it will be great for those once in a while daily excursions when I may be away longer then I wanted to or if my mother has to watch him when I am away...she doesn't have to worry about rushing home at a certain time, but can try to get home for lunch whenever she has a break. I don't see how he can get it confused if it is right by the door and that is the only place. suzie

03-23-2006, 09:58 AM	#13
SandyTXn YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 646	I have never heard of WizDog. I use piddle pads for both of my boys and I think they are wonderful. I take them when I travel or go visiting relatives and the boys use them. I also use belly bands to prevent accidents depending on where and who I'm visiting. Neigher of my boys like wearing belly bands, so they are happy to potty on piddle pads. NOW, sometimes the baby (1yr 4months) will have an accident and most of the time it's my fault for not watching him and reminding him to potty on his piddle pad. I love the idea of the bread tray!! Wonder where I can get one of those???? Hmmmmmm I can't wait to try that! GOOD LUCK! If I find a bread tray I will let ya know how the "bread tray" training goes. __________________ Sandy, Dudley and Dinkey

03-23-2006, 10:03 AM	#14
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 4,021	[QUOTE=yorkieskater]I bought the Wiz Dog. I have it stationed at the back door but have yet to get my puppy. I had a 12 pound Yorkie before and he was outdoor trained...however...I'm getting a regular size yorkie this time What are you saying???? A 12 pound yorkie isn't the reguar size? Please don't tell Tucker, he's pretty proud of him self for getting to 10 pounds and I see more in his future. Just more to love, that's what he is! __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS

03-23-2006, 10:44 AM	#15
yorkieskater No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY Posts: 342	wasn't trying to insult just making a size comparison I wasn't trying to insult anyone. I loved my dog with all of me. I was saying that I was surprised at how small and more delicate this new one looks compared to my muscular (and not a bit a fat on him) 12-15 lb yorkie. I think I'm being overprotective, but the 12lb one just seemed so much stronger that he could take bad weather...however...I felt so bad when he had to endure storms too. 5lbs versus 12lbs...looks different to me but that doesn't make anyone more cuter or more important than the other. suzie P.S. the yorkie standard by the AKC lists 4-7lbs as the standard so that was what I meant by regular. If I didn't travel so much, I'd love another 12lb yorkie. Last edited by yorkieskater; 03-23-2006 at 10:47 AM.