I brought Lexi home with Potty pads and the spray that has the potty smell. I know the puppy pads have the scent, but I sprayed the first pad with the potty spray and immediately she went on the pad. We celebrated like we had hit the lottery. She got a treat, and the potty song I just made up on the spot. She LOVED the potty song! After a couple of times of that, she using the potty pad every few minutes, just for the celebration. I couldn't even talk on the phone, because I'd have to break into song constantly! It was soooo frustrating, but I knew it was good because, even though she often faked for a treat, she was going exclusively on the pads.
If she ever goes anywhere but the potty pad be sure to clean it with the special potty cleaner so there's no scent left. The scent should only be on the pad.
Also, what worked for me was to stay in one area of the house until she's going exclusively on the pad in that room. Letting her roam the whole house in the beginning, even though the pads are there, I think would be too overwhelming.
I'm so excited for you!!!
__________________ Jan  Lexi's Mommy   |