Honestly right now I'm using pee pads to prevent the occasional accident.. but I prefer to take them outside as much as possible. I don't really like spending the money on them and they're not that cute to look at
hehe.. but that being said.. I don't think anyone has the right to talk that way about your methods of training. Your dog potties in one spot reliably and that is much better than most people can say! If she thinks it's gross.. well that's her silly issue. I'd tell her to mind her own business personally!