You can gradually move the pad closer and closer to the door and one day place the pad right outside the door. Then gradually move the pad from right outside the door to the grass.
You can also just leave the pad put in your apartment and just start taking her out every 2 hours and right after she eats. Also watch her and if she ever looks like she needs to use the bathroom (sniffing around), then just take her outside.
Sometimes it can be confusing for dogs to be taught to use pee pad AND outside. But with patience and consistency, I am sure it can be done. I have always just taught mine to go potty outside, so I probably can't give the best advice. Maybe someone else on YT has had this same experience as you and can give better info.
You also may want to do a simple search for "potty training" or "outside" or something like that. This subject has been brought up several times, so I am sure there is some good info on YT that has already been posted. GOOD LUCK!
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