Poll? Pee pads, yes or no?

• 10-21-2009 9:35 AM

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  jenn52 Joined on 08-11-2007 Ventura County, CA Posts 520 Points 130

  Re: Poll? Pee pads, yes or no? Reply Contact Well I'm the weirdo who uses them and doesn't think they are a big deal. When we got Rory at 8 wks, we lived in an apt and I didn't feel comfortable taking her to the grass downstairs to potty before she had enough shots because there are so many different dogs using the same grass. So in the beginning we trained her outside on the balcony with pee pads. There was no problem when we made the transition to the grass outside. It was never an issue. We still kept pads around if she decided she needed to pee at 3 am or they were easily set inside next to the door when it was raining when she would not go outside. At the apartment she was always crated when we were gone and let out midday by my friend who would walk her. We just moved to a house and dont have the convenience of having my friend nearby anymore. We do not crate her anymore but gate her off in part of the house. I do not feel comfortable just leaving her in the backyard all day nor is there a place where we could put a dog run that she could get to during the day, so we leave a pee pad out while we are at work. She only pees on it, she will only poop outside, her choice. And I'm pretty sure she only pees on it if she feels she has to go NOW because she prefers to go potty outside and she always has. I just feel more comfortable giving her a spot to pee on if she does have to go. It is also convenient still when it rains because she does like to go out. I guess it's just not a big deal to me, they get thrown away when we get home from work and there aren't any out when we are home. There isnt a mess to clean up, they dont leak or anything. So this is what works for us right now.

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• 10-21-2009 10:08 AM

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  sharismom Joined on 09-10-2007 mid-Michigan Posts 3,202 Points 30

  Re: Poll? Pee pads, yes or no? Reply Contact I've never used them until I brought Agnes home.  She is old and incontinent.  It is not always possible for her to hold it even four hours until I get home for my lunch hour.  She may even have to go 2 or 3 times in that period.  I can't afford a dog walker to spend the better part of a day at my house waiting for her to have to pee. I set up an area where I put down a plastic runner that I cover with pee pads; the area is gated off, so she can only go there.  She will pee there if she has to, but now does everything she can to make it outside. I change the pad she wets every time - I don't let it sit all day and ferment.  It is a hassle, but seems to be a better compromise than her peeing on the carpet or hardwood floors. Tina

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