I don't know the answer to this one... I had been trying to train Lexi to go outside. Severe lightning one morning kept us in, and the pads that she *used* to shred (I had been hoping to dual train her) instantly became very beneficial. It took less than a week, but she was pad trained at 4 months. And now I am so glad she is, especially with the freezing cold temps and the ice and snow outside now. I love not having to worry about bringing her out - she just goes when she needs to.
But...all this rambling has a point. The first time Lexi used the pad (I keep the pad in a doggie litter pan) was first thing in the morning. Like I said, we had severe lightning, and I felt it was too dangerous to go outside. I know she always has to go right after she gets up, so I just put her in the pan with the pad in it, and stayed there, not letting her out. Since she had been holding it all night, it didn't take long for her to go. Once she went there, I put a fresh pad on top of that one, so she had the pee scent, but still had a fresh pad to use. So maybe trying it first thing in the morning, assuming Lillie will have to go then too, might be a good beginning step. Even if you do it every morning at first, and bring her out the rest of the day, it may not take long before she realizes that she can go in both places, and you can try having her use it at other times during the day.
They also make a flat tray that the pad kind of clips into. It could still be shredded if the dog is determined, but not as easily as one that is laying loose on the floor.
Good luck! |