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Originally Posted by gracielove  I do not understand why people say such things about puppy pad training. Puppy pads are a great aid in training a pup, especially small ones. The only time Gracie had a problem with the pads was when I decided to remove one. I had one in the bedroom and one by the patio door. When I removed the one in the bedroom she just went in the same spot she was accustomed to going. I had to put it back and ever so slowly move it toward the other one.
They are creatures of habit. Once they learn something, bad or good, it takes more training to change that in their minds.
If you train your pup correctly the first time you won't have a problem with the pads. |
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Originally Posted by sandil1205 oh, i totally agree with you on this, gracielove...
wish my Gus had been pad trained but never even thought of it when he was a pup 9 years ago...
yep, had the same problem when i decided to move them, he then went on the floor where the pad had been, and only moved them a few feet...one isn't enough for him, as he never goes in the middle of a pad... |
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Originally Posted by Mermaid1 I love watching the Victoria Stilwell positive training on YouTube. She has some videos on pad and crate training and sooo many others that may be helpful. She also has a podcast with different dog related discussions, I really enjoy. |
Thanks for your advice. Good to know that moving the pee pad should be done gradually! I am keeping the pee pad area in his ex pen so hopefully he understands that association if I ever need to move his ex pen. I'll try to train Max very well so that he has only good habits. I'll be sure to check out Victoria Stilwell for some training tips. YouTube has a lot of great training vids!