HELP! my dog refuses to use wee wee pad anymore....

Sorry, nothing is going to sell me on wee wee pads,

 Me neither.... Different strokes and all that, but it's just an alien concept to me.  Call me narrow-minded if you like - in my world litter boxes are for cats, and dogs pee outside    If I was going to be away 10 hours per day, or if I lived in a 3rd floor flat, I probably wouldn't own a dog - purely because I couldn't get my head round the idea that it's "ok for dogs to pee indoors"

 Emma has the option to come to work, but prefers to stay home. Left without a pad, she *will* hold it, all day, every day, until she's peeing pure blood. A dog walker isn't an option, because she bites. *shrugs* I'd rather pick up a pee pee pad than have her sick all the time.

There are times I wish Abbie was paper trained, but she will not use them, no matter what. The reason I feel that way is not laziness (which I think some people equate with wee wee pads and may be true in some cases, but not in mine), but because I no longer work in a location that allows me to come home on lunch and take them out. At least I know that Layla can go whenever she needs to go, but Abbie can't and some days I am gone 10 hours......

I don't think it's fair to judge people for using them - it's personal choice. I do, however, feel that dogs need exercise and that wee wee pads should not be used out of sheer laziness.

I agree that you should try to find a brand that isn't quilted, chances are that she will go right back to using what she is familiar with. Don't punish her for not using the quilted ones, keep giving her treats, etc. and get the new ones asap. If you have a bunch of the quilted ones left over, you may want to consider donating them to a local shelter. Just a thought. :) Good luck!

Chuffy

If I was going to be away 10 hours per day, or if I lived in a 3rd floor flat, I probably wouldn't own a dog - purely because I couldn't get my head round the idea that it's "ok for dogs to pee indoors"

Really? So my 73 year old Grandma, who lives alone, who adopted a 10 year old maltese, who can provide everything for the dog (vet care, grooming, constant companionship, etc), shouldn't be allowed to own a dog because she can't climb 3 flights of stairs 3-4x per day with a dog in her arms, to go out in crappy snowy, sleet weather? Or at night in a city alone? Seriously...... And YES, she did walk the dog. The dog was with her pretty much 24/7, and not in a carrier, but WALKING.  

LOL, Willow wouldn't even use one when she was on huge Prednisone.  It's an indignity to her.  But, to each their own.  I wonder though-

1-How does someone adopt a dog that lives in a high rise situation like that where they cannot make it outside?  One of the first things they ask is if you have a fenced in yard and if you don't you are second to someone who does.   

2-It only my opinion but it sounds bogus to me to say you cannot afford a dog walker while saying you work 10 hours a day.  They aren't that expensive and you are buying cleaning products and wee pads anyway. 

willowchow

1-How does someone adopt a dog that lives in a high rise situation like that where they cannot make it outside?  One of the first things they ask is if you have a fenced in yard and if you don't you are second to someone who does.   

She does have a fenced in yard, and she owns the 3 family house in Boston, but she's not going to leave the dog out there and she's not going to stand out there at night alone or in bad weather and wait for it to potty. And sometimes, like Callie said, she's just not going to make it out in time. Sheesh.

I somehow don't think the OP intended to open herself up to this kind of stuff.

I have german shepherds....good luck changing THAT litter box!  LOL.  And, as I said, I'm not big on pads or boxes for adult dogs, but, I don't get to make the rules for everyone else, and dang it, they've got their reasons.  It's THEIR house, not mine and if they don't mind picking up a pad or cleaning a box, that should be their own choice without a bunch of crap from those of us who don't agree with their choice.  It just flat isn't our business.  And, hey.  It's OT.

jenn52

i dont see how pee pads are any grosser than babies in diapers or cats in litter boxes.

It's not.  All 3 are as gross as each other.  But I've grown up with the concept of cats/litterboxes and babies/nappies.  It's not a criticsim; it's a reflection that *I* can't get my head round a concept. 

And yeah, it IS nice to have a shorter working day and be able to walk to work.  I do not believe people who work full time should not have a dog.  That would make owning a dog a luxury affordable to a tiny minority of people.  In any case, that is surely a topic for another thread, don't you think?

BlackLabbie

Really? So my 73 year old Grandma, who lives alone, who adopted a 10 year old maltese, who can provide everything for the dog (vet care, grooming, constant companionship, etc), shouldn't be allowed to own a dog

Did I say that?

Good grief, what is it with the defensive posts on this thread - the OP will be scared off!  Stop reading stuff into it that is not there.  I spoke about MY decisions, not what everyone else should do. Perhaps when I am elderly, living alone and struggling with mobility, my views may change... because on balance, having a dog eliminate indoors in a specified place is worth it for the benefits dog ownership brings.  That's all I'm saying on the topic, unless you want to open a new thread to discuss who should/should not have dogs.  Gosh, what a friendly little outing THAT will be.

Chuffy

what is it with the defensive posts on this thread

Perhaps because the OP asked for help with a situation relating to her dog using wee wee pads, NOT people's opinion of them in general or for judgments to be passed. That would be a different thread altogether.

Sunshinegirl

Chuffy

what is it with the defensive posts on this thread

Perhaps because the OP asked for help with a situation relating to her dog using wee wee pads, NOT people's opinion of them in general or for judgments to be passed. That would be a different thread altogether.

Oddly, the OP is one person who hasn't posted defensively on the subject.  As the opinions/judgements were directly related to the topic and NOT personal attacks, then they are both relevant and within forum rules.  But, since you ask, I shall open a seperate boxing ring - sorry - THREAD - on the subject of whether wee pads are a good idea or not. 

You posted your poll........ To each their own......