My Ben will use pads if I am not here to let him outside. He prefers to go out but doesn't have a with pads. I do buy the larger sized pads because of him. It gives him more room to make sure he hits the pad. With the little pads, he would stand on them, but when he lifts his leg, it might not all be on the pad. I get the 24 X 36" pads from YT vendor: RDB911 -- they are great -- large size and extra absorbant! Plus they are a really good price too! Ryan also give a YT discount!
Here is a link to his site:
www.NewPuppyPads.com