Hi Tjules, I see you live in MN trust me you will be glad to know your baby is trained on pads come winter, I am in SC and honestly for a dog as small as a yorkie I am grateful I don't have to take her outside to use the bathroom especially when the weather is bad, or early in the morning. The pads do not leave a odor if you remove them after being used. She may become confuse if you try to train her to the grass. I would stick with the pads you'll be glad you did.
