Be patient! It will take months and months until he is fully potty trained. Be consistent. When he starts sniffing, lead him to the pad and say "go potty" or "do your business". Have a treat in your hand when you do this. When he does it, give him a treat and make a big deal of it.
It is hard work (trust me, we had Stomper at 8 weeks too) and YOU have to be consistent. All of the time, not some of the time.
Stomper was fully potty trained at about 6 months. Most dogs take 1 year.
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