I use the puppy pads because of the area I live in. We do have coyotes, that are known to prey upon the small breeds, even with a human present. We also have prey birds, that I have personally witnessed swope down and steal a 6month old kitten from the pasture. Only when my Aussie is present and I am out, do I let them outdoors.
__________________  Dee 
Mom to: Yoda and Bella  |