we tried the pee pads but my 2 year old decided he would let us know that there was poop on it every time by picking it up and giving it to us. also it seemed that the dogs would just take any chance they could to take off with it. so that was it they now have to go outside. outside is best it doesnt stink my house up and we have a very large yard that they can use. its just easier for me and my family to do the outside thing. both of my pups hold it all night and i let them out in the morning when i get up to go to work and then when i am home for lunch and when i get home at the end of the day then again while we are eating dinner and again right before kennels and bed. which it works out to be about every 2-4 hours during the day and about 8-10 hours at night. we feed them at 7 when i leave for work and again about noon and then again at about 5. so by the time they are ready for their bed time they go one last time and are usually ok because they havent had anything for 3-4 hours. hope this helps ya |