Teddy is pee pad only trained but knows to go outside when I tell him to with the same command used inside which is, "Go Pee".
I use pee pads in a plastic cat tray so that, when he lifts his leg, nothing can go over the sides.
Because the command, "Go Pee" is used, this doesn't cause problems when we take him out or to others homes when he is expected to go outside instead of use pads.
Does it make the house smell? Yes, sometimes. I have to ensure the box is sanitized at least once a week and wiped down three times a day in between weekly sanitization. I use disposable pads and they are changed twice, daily, at least. Also, he drips (like most men!) when he is done in his box, so I have to ensure my bathroom floor (where his box is kept) is wiped everyday and mopped at least once weekly.
I do not regret pee pad training. Pads are very convenient and have saved my carpet since I don't have to go in and out of very wet weather and track mud in the house!
Also, Teddy uses his pad when and as he wants, so I do not have to wait for him to tell me that he needs to go and he doesn't have to wait for me to acknowledge that he needs to go..
He has never had an accident in the house by mistaking his pad for a rug, carpet, the floor or anything else. |