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clmj · 07-12-2009, 05:04 PM

My dogs from the past were outside trained only....I lost my
Bichon of 13 years last Memorial weekend from congestive heart failure. Bella (part Yorkie/Maltese) and 4.8 lbs. came to me September and was pad trained within 1 week. She is almost 1 year now with very few accidents. I am an apartment dweller and having her pad trained lessens my concerns about other dogs in the area and what they may or may not carry. I don't worry about whether the property was sprayed without my knowledge. I am not concerned when my work prevents me from arriving home on time to let her out. And when it snows several feet I am not out shoveling her an area to use at 11:30 p.m.

When traveling with her at pet friendly hotels, B&B's, or the homes of friends or family I bring a pad or two with us. She uses them without a problem. Bella will go outside if we are traveling by car and need to make a rest stop but prefers her pad.

My advise would be to choose the method that you will be comfortable with. You will figure it out and if one doesn't work try the other. Enjoy the process together and best to you and your newest addition.

07-12-2009, 05:04 PM	#12
clmj Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Williamsville, NY,USA Posts: 24	Whatever works for you! My dogs from the past were outside trained only....I lost my Bichon of 13 years last Memorial weekend from congestive heart failure. Bella (part Yorkie/Maltese) and 4.8 lbs. came to me September and was pad trained within 1 week. She is almost 1 year now with very few accidents. I am an apartment dweller and having her pad trained lessens my concerns about other dogs in the area and what they may or may not carry. I don't worry about whether the property was sprayed without my knowledge. I am not concerned when my work prevents me from arriving home on time to let her out. And when it snows several feet I am not out shoveling her an area to use at 11:30 p.m. When traveling with her at pet friendly hotels, B&B's, or the homes of friends or family I bring a pad or two with us. She uses them without a problem. Bella will go outside if we are traveling by car and need to make a rest stop but prefers her pad. My advise would be to choose the method that you will be comfortable with. You will figure it out and if one doesn't work try the other. Enjoy the process together and best to you and your newest addition.