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SJK1113 · 09-29-2006, 05:45 PM

I have a 12 week old, and I'm using the pee pads for now because he's so tiny. I'm having WONDERFUL success with these, and I am going to start moving them a little closer to the door as he gets older. I haven't had any problems with getting him to learn where to go, as I can always tell when he has to. He stops what he's doing and starts walking around sniffing. In the beginning, I would take him straight to the pad and tell him to potty. When he goes, I would give him lots of praise, tell him what a good boy he is, and give him lots of cuddles. He got the idea really quick, so now he just goes to his pad automatically. He has had very few accidents. Watch to see if yours starts sniffing around, that's usually a good clue that they're looking for a place to go. Good luck to you!

09-29-2006, 05:45 PM	#9
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	I have a 12 week old, and I'm using the pee pads for now because he's so tiny. I'm having WONDERFUL success with these, and I am going to start moving them a little closer to the door as he gets older. I haven't had any problems with getting him to learn where to go, as I can always tell when he has to. He stops what he's doing and starts walking around sniffing. In the beginning, I would take him straight to the pad and tell him to potty. When he goes, I would give him lots of praise, tell him what a good boy he is, and give him lots of cuddles. He got the idea really quick, so now he just goes to his pad automatically. He has had very few accidents. Watch to see if yours starts sniffing around, that's usually a good clue that they're looking for a place to go. Good luck to you!