Well, I can tell you from experience what worked for us. Buddy came from the breeder trained to use newspaper. I continued to keep the newspaper down so he would not have accidents in the house. At the same I was really working with him on pottying outside. But I thought having the newspaper down only confused him. One day my DH said, lets get rid of the newspaper and see what happens. From that day forward Buddy never pee'd or pooped in the house again....he would hold it!!!! Having the newspaper down only told him it was ok to potty in the house. The same goes for pee pads....as long as they are down your furbaby will continue to use them. Perhaps you could only put the pee pad down when you are going to be gone for an extended period of time.
By the way, he must be a great little guy that you can let him roam the house at his age!!!! What a sweet boy he must be!!!
Best of luck to you!!!!
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