| Puppy pads are a relatively new tool in the process | | | | work of housebreaking. They must also be combined |
| of housebreaking. Usually, they are made of a thick | | | | with patient and consistent training to successfully |
| piece of absorbent material with a plastic backing. | | | | accomplish the task. Follow these tips for successful |
| After the dog knows where the absorbent mats are | | | | use of a puppy pad. Keep the training cushion placed |
| located, he will almost always use them instead of | | | | in the same location so that there will be a sense of |
| eliminating directly on the floor. The features and | | | | predictability and routine. Routine is very important in |
| benefits of this product are especially effective when | | | | establishing consistent behavior. Observe the pet's |
| used with care and consistency. | | | | natural daily behavior and note what times of day are |
| A puppy training pad has many useful features. Most | | | | the times when your young animal needs to answer |
| of the time, sealed edges on the mat help hold liquid | | | | the call of nature. Place the little one in his personal |
| in place and prevent leaks. The plastic backing is | | | | "potty place" regularly, paying careful attention to |
| placed in contact with the floor, with the fabric or | | | | which times of day are the most successful and be |
| absorbent side facing up. Many have deodorizers of | | | | sure to focus more on these times. Usually, there will |
| some type. Higher quality products are treated with a | | | | be regular times of day that the opportunity arises |
| scent that is intended to attract the animal to use it | | | | and will be more likely for you to encourage correct |
| for urination. Trays can also be purchased to hold the | | | | behavior. Behavior does take some time to establish |
| pads. After use, simply wrap and dispose of the used | | | | and correct. Expect some accidents and do not use |
| material. In the interest of being eco-friendly, | | | | punishment to deal with them. Use of praise is the |
| washable products are now available. These can be | | | | best and most effective motivator for changing |
| reused a number of times. | | | | behavior and nurturing a well adjusted pup. |
| The benefits of using puppy training pads include | | | | Always eager to please, puppies react badly when |
| more cleanliness, less anxiety, and improved | | | | owners are frustrated or disapproving. The |
| convenience. Keeping messes confined to one | | | | intermediate step of having an indoor location can |
| location is a bonus. Because there is less stress over | | | | solve many of these types of problems. To |
| cleanup, the entire process is much calmer for the | | | | encourage the dog to go outside, all that has to be |
| pet. Accidents have always been a source of | | | | done is to move the mat closer and closer to the |
| concern for dog lovers who must be away from | | | | door. The transition to outdoor "potty" will be natural |
| home for periods. With the training cushion, this is no | | | | and easy. Puppy pads provide the caring pet owner |
| longer a problem. Pets can learn and adapt to the | | | | with a cleaner and healthier process for house training |
| workday schedule. | | | | their young dogs. |
| Having the proper dog supplies alone does not do the | | | | |