I just recently moved into a house but have lived in apartments for 5 years. I used to walk Lola about 2-3 times a day. Once in the morning then one or two times in the evening. On days that I was very busy though she would just go on her potty pad inside. I trained her to use the pad at a very young age and I am thankful I did she ALWAYS uses her pad and has never had an accident, which I am so thankful for not having to worry about clean-ups!