Potty pads were considered, but our boy just tries to rip them apart. He thinks it's a play toy, haha. We wouldn't trust him with it while we're gone, he'd probably eat it. It's disappointing... We have a TON of wasps and ants and icky bugs down here (woot woot Florida) so I was hoping he'd like the pads.
I was thinking of possibly getting a cat litter box and lining it with a pad. Then maybe he won't try to gnaw on the pad since it won't be loose.
He likes to go outside to potty, though. Especially after what happened the other day... We caught the neighbor's dog pooping and peeing in our yard. I said "Hiiii" to the dog, he barked at me, and Louie went insaaaaane barking and growling, which he NEVER does. Woulda' chased after the other one had he not been on a leash. He was pissed for at least thirty minutes afterwards, even after bringing him inside! LOL