Puppy pads....getting expense..any other ideas?

[cockerduchess]

I agree washable pads are awesome!

[jadabug]

We use washable too. My two usually use 2 a day.

[Princes mom]

Is it easy to transfer from disposable to washable if they're placed in the same area?

[sqbear42]

I can vouch for Ryan's site as i have ordered from him and will continue to do so. He is fast and much cheaper than the pet stores, even Walmart.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

Is it easy to transfer from disposable to washable if they're placed in the same area?

I transitioned my adult dogs from a lifetime of peeing on pellets in a litter box to washable pee pads in a few days. At first, they tried to hang out on the clean pads and I had to shoo them off and tell them to "BE CLEAN" on them (that is their magic word to go potty). Anyway once they started peeing on it, they go the idea that hanging out there might not be too cool. Every now and then when a fresh clean pad comes out of the dryer, I will find Daisy trying to sit her buns on it and I have to remind her that it is the toilet not a lounge. So, yes, transitioning is not too bad if you're consistent. I also do keep my washables in the same places where litter boxes were to avoid confusion. Good luck.

[Anith01]

I use people pads from Sam's Club. They are larger and thicker than puppy pads and I think they work much better. A box of 120 costs $24.97. They are called Underpads. I would like to try washables so will be looking to place an order.

[gram2k]

I LOVE the one and only washable pad the breeder sent us home with, but am having any luck finding them with a cotton top. All of our area pet stores seem to have are the pads with some sort of silky tops...which neither I, nor Chloe, like. Can anyone recommend a pad with a cotton, more absorbant, top?

Tx

[107barney]

All of my pads have 100% cotton tops! Check us out by clicking the link below and if you order, don't forget to save 20% by entering YTSAVE20 at checkout.

[BaxtersMommy]

Originally Posted by gram2k

I LOVE the one and only washable pad the breeder sent us home with, but am having any luck finding them with a cotton top. All of our area pet stores seem to have are the pads with some sort of silky tops...which neither I, nor Chloe, like. Can anyone recommend a pad with a cotton, more absorbant, top?

Tx

I have never asked Ryan what the top is on those pads, but they are absorbant! I did notice that it is best to wash them once before using. I put down new pads about 6 am & 6pm. I love them!

[Little Bit]

I sell washable potty pads. We love them at my house! I can make custom sizes and fabrics.

[Princes mom]

This may sound silly, but what do you do with them if they need to be changed. I would imagine you wouldn't wash only one, so what do you do? (I was thinking maybe some people use something like a diaper pail thingy. (Wow, it's been 22 years since I've used one of those and I have forgotten the name.
I've never used washables, but am seriously thinking about it.

[Princes mom]

Are these any good? I do think the ones with prints look better than the solid white, but if the performance it the same...

Pooch Pads Reusable Housebreaking Pads - Training - Training & Behavior - PetSmart

[yorkielady06]

I use washables and have for 9 years now plus they go outside also. I have tried the disposable but too costly and bad for mother earth . I will say there is a down side to them though and that is that once a dog is trained to them most articles of clothing on the floor can be "mistaken" for potty pad once in a great while but for the most part they work great. I purchase mine new from the nursing home I work at.

[Reinell]

I use a product called WizDog INDOOR DOG POTTY for: dog house training, housebreaking puppies, dog and puppy training and my Yorkies use it with no problem. My oldest goes outside and on the WizDog, I am just training my littlest but I think it will go well. There is still some cleaning, but throwing out the paper is pretty easy and it is much cheaper than pads!

[107barney]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

This may sound silly, but what do you do with them if they need to be changed. I would imagine you wouldn't wash only one, so what do you do? (I was thinking maybe some people use something like a diaper pail thingy. (Wow, it's been 22 years since I've used one of those and I have forgotten the name.
I've never used washables, but am seriously thinking about it.

I keep mine in a pail until I wash them. I spritz them before so they don't stink- I use either enzyme spray or a white vinegar solution (1:4 dilution with water). Vinegar is cheap and natural and can neutralize urine. I also put a couple lavender drops in my spray bottle. I have about 10 pads but that's for 3 dogs. I do a wash when I am down to the last one