I prefer outside, but mine are trained for both. I started out pad training because of our very cold winters. I live in a snow-belt area, so we get tons of snow in the winter. I didn't want them going out in all that bad weather if they didn't have to. Once spring came, I started taking them out. I think they prefer going outside, of course. They love going out and running around, and they get good exercise that way. But, when it's horrible weather with below zero temps, it's nice that they can use the pads. If the temps aren't too bad, I will still take them out. It's just nice to have the choice. |