[myboy]

I did both when I got Deiter. I had the pads in the xpen, and by the door. But I took him out side about every half hour. Then if I seen him look like he was going to go, I would place him on the pad and tell good potty. This is what worked for me. He was house broke by 6 months old. I still keep them down just in case.
Good luck, and Congratulations...