For potty training, I strongly advocate positive reinforcement. If you catch her going somewhere she isn't supposed to go, say, "Uh uh uh" or "uh oh" and take her to the pad. Use keywords like "potty here." She won't have to go right away, but it reinforces the idea.
For puppies or any dog in training, limit freedom to a smallish area, an xpen or small room, especially when you can't supervise closely. This keeps the pad within easy reach and diminishes temptation to go somewhere else.
Praise when she gets it right. Get really excited like she just performed the best trick in the world, and then give her a little treat.
Be sure to clean the accidents sites thoroughly with an enzyme cleaner to eliminate the scent that might tempt her to return.
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