My last yorkie Brandi (RIP) did both potty pads and outdoors. I trained her on the potty pads for days that I was at work. She was a rescue and I did not want her to be crated as she had spent most of her life in a crate. I wanted her to have the freedom to roam the house. As soon as she was potty pad trained she had free reign.
Potty pad training definitely has its advantages. I didn't have to get up in the middle of the night to take her out. However she had no problems with pottying outside as well and she didn't get confused at all. It really is the best of both worlds. |