Things to Remember When you Buy Dog Wee Pad

Puppies are really cute and fun to play with. However they can also be annoying at times, when they ruin carpets because of their wrong potty habits. This can be avoided by making your pet pee on dog wee pads and thus save lots on carpet cleaning costs.
These wee wee pads are large, absorbent pads that come with a waterproof backing. They should be placed in any spot in your house; you just have to make sure you are consistent with this location.
This is essential as it teaches your puppy where it has to pee or defecate. As your pup will want to pee rather frequently, particularly after eating, sleeping, drinking and playing, place the pads somewhere easily visible to it.
Use more pads at first
You could use at least four wee wee pads at a time as dogs have the tendency to circle before urinating and thus needs a large area to choose from. Frequently check the pads to determine which area of pads your pup likes.
After a few days’ time, you can then remove each pad till only the pad your pet favors remains. It is good that you remove a pad even if only its corner gets soiled to replace it with a fresh dog wee pad. This is necessary as dogs do not use the same area twice.
Notice that when your pup sniffs and circle a certain area or place, it could mean as your pet has a particular behaviour pattern when they need to relieve themselves. This is when you can verbally which is not yell or shout, tell your puppy it should not pee/defecate there. Then, you have to lift it up and place it on the training pad.
Show some affection to your puppy by petting its head, and if your pup keeps on trying to leave the training pad, you should pick it up and place it again on the pad. Do this until your pet uses the pad to do its business.
Praise and treat your puppy
Then praise your puppy, and give it a small treat if it uses the pad. However, keep the treat portions small as it saves you money and controls your puppy’s eating habits. With large treats, your puppy not only needs to use the pad more, but also gets used to large size treats. You can also take it outdoors for a walk as a treat instead of a snack.
Relieving outside is always better for your pup; so keep moving the pads towards the door till it is eventually out the door. Soon your puppy will soon know where to go when it feels like relieving itself. Even rubbing some grass on the pad helps as your puppy associates the pad with the outdoors.
Be patient
Don’t expect your dog to learn to pee/defecate overnight; it will take some time, so you need lots of patience and consistency. Make sure you immediately reprimand your pet if it pees or defecates in off-limits’ places, but without any physical abuse. You then have to pick your puppy up from the ‘wrong’ spot and place it on its training pad. Scolding your puppy does not help as it is not only ineffective or maybe not, but you must always remember your pet may misunderstand the scolding.
How to choose the right wee wee pads
Now you know how to house break your puppy using wee wee pads. The next step would be buying the right training pads for it. Before you buy these training pads, know how exactly you want to use it.
Owners who plan on training their dogs so that they eventually relieve themselves outdoors should for the time being use training pads as switch tools while some owners want to use them throughout the pet’s life.
In case you planon using dog pee pads as a transition tool,then you may as well avoid the washable pads and use disposable ones. This is because the washable ones have a high initial cost and are cost effective only if used for a long time.
On the other hand, disposable pads might be a cheaper choice. So if you use them throughout your dog’s lifespan, it can get costly for you. But if cost is not an issue or any problem, and you want to make an environment friendly purchase, the washable pads could be a greater choice for you.
Pros and cons of disposable and washable dog wee pads
As disposable and washable training pads have their own pros and cons, you should weigh your options and decide on the best choice for your pet, and your budget.
Disposable training pads
These pads are easy to use as the soiled pads just have to be picked up and thrown away. They come with a low initial cost and are usually chemically treated so that the smell does not grow overwhelming.
Its cost however proves disadvantageous if you plan to use the training pads for a long time. Repeated buying of new pads can indeed hurt the bottom line. The pads are easy to chew by your pet and move than its washable option. Moreover, if you plan to use these pads on a long time basis, you find that it creates a lot of waste.
Washable wee wee pads
Washable pads have an expensive initial cost. The pad proves more cost effective with time as washing the pads help extend its lifespan and saves you money. These pads are very durable; so your puppy finds it difficult ripping and destroying them.
Washable training pads are rather stable as some of them can be secured to the floor. This way, your dog cannot accidently or deliberately move them around. Another pro about these pads is its capacity to hold liquid.
The washable training pads generally have a strong holding capacity wherein it holds more liquid than the disposable ones. These pads are also environmentally friendly as they reduce waste and in the process, limit its negative environment impact.
Of course, these dog pee pads also have some disadvantages. For one, it is very costly where one pad can cost as much as $75 a piece. There is also a chance of the odor growing really strong and overwhelming if the pad is not correctly washed on a regular period. However, as long as you are willing to invest in your pet toilet training, nothing is too expensive or too dear.