| Though the most common use of puppy training | | | | likelihood of an accident that he or she may have by |
| pads is puppy housebreaking, these pads can be | | | | not being able to get to the door in time after being |
| useful for dogs who have become incontinent either | | | | asleep. Sometimes, an adult animal will not be inclined |
| through aging or through some sort of injury or | | | | to use the pads, as they have successfully been |
| illness. Just as puppies tend to want to please their | | | | going outside for their eliminations for most of their |
| owners by pottying in the proper place, adult dogs | | | | lives. In these instances, a technique that is useful for |
| can feel as frustrated as the people in their lives if | | | | puppy housebreaking can be helpful. Setting a pad |
| the dog loses control over his or her bladder. In | | | | outside and encouraging the dog to use it can help |
| addition to the stress on the animal, the cost and | | | | cement the idea that an indoor pad is an acceptable |
| time involved in constant clean up of accidents can | | | | alternative in times of incontinence. For dogs with |
| be taxing for the owner as well. The use of puppy | | | | limited mobility, puppy training pads can help the pet |
| training pads can reduce the stress that both pet and | | | | have an accessible place to go while providing ease |
| person feels during these times, helping to make sure | | | | of clean up for the owner. |
| the relationship stays a positive one. | | | | Having a happy, stress-free relationship with a pet |
| For some pets, puppy training pads can be used in a | | | | can be beneficial to both the dog and their owner. |
| similar way as they are used for puppy | | | | Incontinence in adult dogs can put a strain on the |
| housebreaking. If the incontinence is somewhat under | | | | owner's time and finances, as well as the dog's |
| control, a dog can often be trained to use the pads | | | | emotional wellbeing. Though puppy housebreaking is |
| as a supplement to and in conjunction with regular | | | | the most common use for puppy training pads, these |
| outdoor visits. At these times, the pads can be set | | | | thin, absorbent mats provide a good resource for a |
| near the door where a dog may have an accident | | | | dog and his or her owner's needs throughout their life |
| while waiting to be let out. Also, if a pad is placed | | | | together. |
| near the dog's favorite resting place, it reduces the | | | | |