[Amanda7]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

This posts seems a bit intolerant of other opinions. My dogs are not confused and I am not lazy. Mine are trained to go outside, but I use pee pads for their convenience and comfort when I am gone. I don't want them to have to hold it for hours which they will, if there is no pad present. My littlest one has to go often, so a pad is essential if I am to watch my son's ball games. I could crate them and I am sure they could sit and hold it in as long as possible, at what cost to their urinary system? I think if you can always be there for them, never be gone over a couple of hours, then fine, don't ever use a pad of any kind. But I think it is up to each pet owner to find what works best for them and their dogs. No one way is more right than another!

I am amazed though that your dogs have NEVER had an accident. I have never met anyone whose dogs have NEVER had an accident before.

Well said.