I tried to train our toy poodle to use the pee pads only, but she much preferred to go outside. With Abbey we are only training for the pee pads now. We tried outside and pads, but she is so small, the grass really bothered her when it was wet and she would scratch and roll around and try to get back in the house. So, we went with just the pads. She seems to know that it is ok to 'go' while outside, though, because she goes when we go for walks on a sidewalk or pathway. So far she is doing great on the pads. We have them set up in our bedroom and another in a box in the living room. It is really convenient for us and her. We are taking her with us to visit friends this weekend and I am hoping the pads will continue to work there, too. I really wish my Katie would use them as well!. I also think it will help prevent 'accidents'. Katie rarely has accidents now, but it does happen at times. This way, Abbey should always have a place to go when she needs to, whether we are there or not....and heck it is nice not to have to go out in the rain and cold and the "dead of night". LOL
Ellie |