{"id":176107,"date":"2022-07-18T08:03:14","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T08:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/"},"modified":"2022-07-19T06:05:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T06:05:21","slug":"what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I use instead of puppy pads?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#What_can_I_use_instead_of_puppy_pads\" title=\"What can I use instead of puppy pads?\">What can I use instead of puppy pads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#Are_puppy_training_pads_a_good_idea\" title=\"Are puppy training pads a good idea?\">Are puppy training pads a good idea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#What_age_should_a_puppy_be_pad_trained\" title=\"What age should a puppy be pad trained?\">What age should a puppy be pad trained?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#What_else_can_you_use_instead_of_puppy_pads\" title=\"What else can you use instead of puppy pads?\">What else can you use instead of puppy pads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#How_do_you_make_homemade_puppy_pads\" title=\"How do you make homemade puppy pads?\">How do you make homemade puppy pads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#Are_puppy_pads_necessary\" title=\"Are puppy pads necessary?\">Are puppy pads necessary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#Should_you_use_puppy_pads_or_not\" title=\"Should you use puppy pads or not?\">Should you use puppy pads or not?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#How_long_should_puppies_use_training_pads\" title=\"How long should puppies use training pads?\">How long should puppies use training pads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#Can_you_train_a_dog_to_use_pee_pads_and_go_outside\" title=\"Can you train a dog to use pee pads and go outside?\">Can you train a dog to use pee pads and go outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#Should_you_leave_pee_on_a_puppy_pad\" title=\"Should you leave pee on a puppy pad?\">Should you leave pee on a puppy pad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#What_can_I_use_instead_of_pee_pads_for_dogs\" title=\"What can I use instead of pee pads for dogs?\">What can I use instead of pee pads for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#How_do_you_make_a_dog_pad\" title=\"How do you make a dog pad?\">How do you make a dog pad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_puppy_to_be_pad_trained\" title=\"How long does it take for a puppy to be pad trained?\">How long does it take for a puppy to be pad trained?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#How_long_should_I_use_puppy_pads\" title=\"How long should I use puppy pads?\">How long should I use puppy pads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#Can_an_8_week_old_puppy_be_potty_trained\" title=\"Can an 8 week old puppy be potty trained?\">Can an 8 week old puppy be potty trained?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#What_can_I_use_instead_of_a_puppy_pad\" title=\"What can I use instead of a puppy pad?\">What can I use instead of a puppy pad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#What_can_I_use_instead_of_pee_pads_for_my_dog\" title=\"What can I use instead of pee pads for my dog?\">What can I use instead of pee pads for my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#What_can_I_use_instead_of_puppy_pee_pads\" title=\"What can I use instead of puppy pee pads?\">What can I use instead of puppy pee pads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#How_do_you_make_reusable_pee_pads_for_pets\" title=\"How do you make reusable pee pads for pets?\">How do you make reusable pee pads for pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#When_should_you_stop_puppy_pads\" title=\"When should you stop puppy pads?\">When should you stop puppy pads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#Should_I_use_puppy_pads_or_take_puppy_outside\" title=\"Should I use puppy pads or take puppy outside?\">Should I use puppy pads or take puppy outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#Why_you_shouldnt_use_pee_pads_for_puppies\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t use pee pads for puppies?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t use pee pads for puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#Should_I_use_puppy_pads_while_at_work\" title=\"Should I use puppy pads while at work?\">Should I use puppy pads while at work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-instead-of-puppy-pads\/#How_often_should_I_change_puppy_pads\" title=\"How often should I change puppy pads?\">How often should I change puppy pads?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_instead_of_puppy_pads\"><\/span>What can I use instead of puppy pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s a comparison of some popular puppy pad alternatives:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-Cleaning Brilliant Pad, as seen on Shark Tank.<\/li>\n<li>Klean Paws Indoor Dog Potty.<\/li>\n<li>Rocket Rex Washable Pads.<\/li>\n<li>Fresh Patch Real Grass Dog Potty.<\/li>\n<li>PuppyGoHere Dog Litter Box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_puppy_training_pads_a_good_idea\"><\/span>Are puppy training pads a good idea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the primary advantages of puppy pads is convenience. <b>They can be a useful aid for training, especially at the stage in your puppy&#8217;s life when they need to go frequently. Maintenance and cleanup are as simple as tossing the previous pad and laying down another.<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_189348\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-189348\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-189348\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Are-puppy-training-pads-a-good-idea.jpg\" alt=\"Are puppy training pads a good idea?\" width=\"612\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Are-puppy-training-pads-a-good-idea.jpg 612w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Are-puppy-training-pads-a-good-idea-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-189348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">How can I make a homemade dog pee pad?<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The first thing you will need to do is assemble the layers of the pee pad. There are four layers total (From top to bottom: 1 layer of cotton, 2 layers of flannel, 1 layer of nylon). Each one should be cut down to 23 x 23 (assuming they will be trimmed down to about 22 x 22 after sewing together).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_should_a_puppy_be_pad_trained\"><\/span>What age should a puppy be pad trained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4-6 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_else_can_you_use_instead_of_puppy_pads\"><\/span>What else can you use instead of puppy pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s a comparison of some popular puppy pad alternatives:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-Cleaning Brilliant Pad, as seen on Shark Tank.<\/li>\n<li>Klean Paws Indoor Dog Potty.<\/li>\n<li>Rocket Rex Washable Pads.<\/li>\n<li>Fresh Patch Real Grass Dog Potty.<\/li>\n<li>PuppyGoHere Dog Litter Box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_homemade_puppy_pads\"><\/span>How do you make homemade puppy pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the primary advantages of puppy pads is convenience. <b>They can be a useful aid for training, especially at the stage in your puppy&#8217;s life when they need to go frequently. Maintenance and cleanup are as simple as tossing the previous pad and laying down another.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-HakxsloR4o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_puppy_pads_necessary\"><\/span>Are puppy pads necessary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short, <b>there isn&#8217;t a set time when you should stop using puppy pads. If your pup waits for one to be put down before they go, they could equally have held their bladder until you let them outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_use_puppy_pads_or_not\"><\/span>Should you use puppy pads or not?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick rundown of why <b>wee-wee pads are a bad idea. While they might seem like a convenient solution, they&#8217;ll only end up sabotaging your potty-training efforts. They teach your dog to pee in your house. They don&#8217;t work for long-term use.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_puppies_use_training_pads\"><\/span>How long should puppies use training pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short, <b>there isn&#8217;t a set time when you should stop using puppy pads. If your pup waits for one to be put down before they go, they could equally have held their bladder until you let them outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_train_a_dog_to_use_pee_pads_and_go_outside\"><\/span>Can you train a dog to use pee pads and go outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your goal is to get your dog out the door when he needs to relieve himself. <b>When your dog can consistently use the puppy pad area, then you can start integrating outdoor training into the mix. Move the puppy pad a little closer to the door every day. Do this incrementally, moving it a few feet every day.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-189349\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-you-train-a-dog-to-use-pee-pads-and-go-outside.jpeg\" alt=\"Can you train a dog to use pee pads and go outside?\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-you-train-a-dog-to-use-pee-pads-and-go-outside.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-you-train-a-dog-to-use-pee-pads-and-go-outside-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-you-train-a-dog-to-use-pee-pads-and-go-outside-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-you-train-a-dog-to-use-pee-pads-and-go-outside-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-you-train-a-dog-to-use-pee-pads-and-go-outside-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-you-train-a-dog-to-use-pee-pads-and-go-outside-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_leave_pee_on_a_puppy_pad\"><\/span>Should you leave pee on a puppy pad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the early days of training your dog to use the training pads, <b>it is actually good to leave out a pad that has been urinated on for a second or third use. If the dogs smell their urine somewhere, it means instinctively it&#8217;s okay to go there and that will reinforce the habit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_instead_of_pee_pads_for_dogs\"><\/span>What can I use instead of pee pads for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s a comparison of some popular puppy pad alternatives:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-Cleaning Brilliant Pad, as seen on Shark Tank.<\/li>\n<li>Klean Paws Indoor Dog Potty.<\/li>\n<li>Rocket Rex Washable Pads.<\/li>\n<li>Fresh Patch Real Grass Dog Potty.<\/li>\n<li>PuppyGoHere Dog Litter Box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_a_dog_pad\"><\/span>How do you make a dog pad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can <b>use a drip pan from a water heater, a piece of plywood of the same size as the drip pan, and a hose for draining water to create this porch potty. This drainage system allows you to flush after the dog pees; by simply pouring water on the grass it cleans and drains the mess through the drain pipe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_puppy_to_be_pad_trained\"><\/span>How long does it take for a puppy to be pad trained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It typically takes <b>4-6 months for a puppy to be fully house trained, but some puppies may take up to a year.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wxgGQjYOxC8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_I_use_puppy_pads\"><\/span>How long should I use puppy pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short, <b>there isn&#8217;t a set time when you should stop using puppy pads. If your pup waits for one to be put down before they go, they could equally have held their bladder until you let them outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_8_week_old_puppy_be_potty_trained\"><\/span>Can an 8 week old puppy be potty trained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick rundown of why <b>wee-wee pads are a bad idea. While they might seem like a convenient solution, they&#8217;ll only end up sabotaging your potty-training efforts. They teach your dog to pee in your house. They don&#8217;t work for long-term use.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_instead_of_a_puppy_pad\"><\/span>What can I use instead of a puppy pad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s a comparison of some popular puppy pad alternatives:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-Cleaning Brilliant Pad, as seen on Shark Tank.<\/li>\n<li>Klean Paws Indoor Dog Potty.<\/li>\n<li>Rocket Rex Washable Pads.<\/li>\n<li>Fresh Patch Real Grass Dog Potty.<\/li>\n<li>PuppyGoHere Dog Litter Box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_instead_of_pee_pads_for_my_dog\"><\/span>What can I use instead of pee pads for my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of pee pads, consider <b>potty boxes that use turf or real grass to help develop the association that grass is the appropriate place to go potty. I&#8217;ve used the Fresh Patch with my puppy and appreciate the auto-shipping feature for subscribers.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-189350\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-can-I-use-instead-of-pee-pads-for-my-dog.jpg\" alt=\"What can I use instead of pee pads for my dog?\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-can-I-use-instead-of-pee-pads-for-my-dog.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-can-I-use-instead-of-pee-pads-for-my-dog-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-can-I-use-instead-of-pee-pads-for-my-dog-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-can-I-use-instead-of-pee-pads-for-my-dog-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-can-I-use-instead-of-pee-pads-for-my-dog-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_instead_of_puppy_pee_pads\"><\/span>What can I use instead of puppy pee pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s a comparison of some popular puppy pad alternatives:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-Cleaning Brilliant Pad, as seen on Shark Tank.<\/li>\n<li>Klean Paws Indoor Dog Potty.<\/li>\n<li>Rocket Rex Washable Pads.<\/li>\n<li>Fresh Patch Real Grass Dog Potty.<\/li>\n<li>PuppyGoHere Dog Litter Box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_reusable_pee_pads_for_pets\"><\/span>How do you make reusable pee pads for pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main active ingredient in puppy pads is <b>superabsorbent sodium polyacrylate polymeric hydrogel. These are made from acrylic acid blended with sodium hydroxide.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_stop_puppy_pads\"><\/span>When should you stop puppy pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick rundown of why <b>wee-wee pads are a bad idea. While they might seem like a convenient solution, they&#8217;ll only end up sabotaging your potty-training efforts. They teach your dog to pee in your house. They don&#8217;t work for long-term use.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_use_puppy_pads_or_take_puppy_outside\"><\/span>Should I use puppy pads or take puppy outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>-If you&#8217;re having trouble consistently letting your dog outside, <b>pads offer a better alternative accidents in the house. -They keep bathroom smells limited to one space. Making it less likely your pup will smell they&#8217;re odor in a different<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-189351\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-use-puppy-pads-or-take-puppy-outside.jpg\" alt=\"Should I use puppy pads or take puppy outside?\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-use-puppy-pads-or-take-puppy-outside.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-use-puppy-pads-or-take-puppy-outside-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-use-puppy-pads-or-take-puppy-outside-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-use-puppy-pads-or-take-puppy-outside-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-use-puppy-pads-or-take-puppy-outside-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_use_pee_pads_for_puppies\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t use pee pads for puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick rundown of why wee-wee pads are a bad idea. While they might seem like a convenient solution, they&#8217;ll only end up sabotaging your potty-training efforts. <b>They teach your dog to pee in your house.<\/b><b>They don&#8217;t work for long-term use.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_use_puppy_pads_while_at_work\"><\/span>Should I use puppy pads while at work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs It&#8217;s Time To Take Away The Puppy Pads <b>Your puppy goes through a full night (8 hours) without going potty. You come home from work (or errands, or any time you leave your puppy alone) to a dry pad. Your puppy is showing a preference for going outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_change_puppy_pads\"><\/span>How often should I change puppy pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though the exact answer will be different for each puppy, in general it is a good idea to change the pad after <b>two or three uses. This will stop the potty area from smelling so terrible. 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