Thanks for the input, everyone.
To clarify: yes, there are 7 pee pads down, but 5 of them are all in one place -- side-by-side behind and beside the couch where he prefers to go (privacy, I guess?!) so that's where I put them. (I learned a long time ago to put the pee pads where HE preferred, not me, LOL!!!)
The other two (also side by side) are in the basement family room where we spend a lot of time in the evenings. So it's not like pee pads are scattered all over the house, which I totally agree could be confusing, and could make it seem like anywhere is a fair target.
I am using regular puppy pads (disposable). He does not have an aversion to them, because like I said, he uses them FREQUENTLY. Just not ALWAYS. There's probably a 50/50 (or 60/40?!) chance that the next pee or poo will be on a pad.
PS He just peed on one of the pads behind the couch and we really do praise him up and down and give him his favorite chicken liver treats! |