How To Train A Dog To Use Pee Pads

Introduction

If you’re an animal lover, pet expert, or pet owner you know how important it is to have your puppy trained. That’s why it’s a good idea to train your dog to use the bathroom indoors. This can be accomplished by using pee pads with your puppy.

Introduce the Pee Pad to Your Pup

Before you start training your dog to use pee pads, it’s important to make sure your puppy is ready for the task. If he or she is younger than 6 weeks old, it will be a little more difficult since the puppy won’t understand what’s expected of them and may not know how to go on a pee pad even if they are kept in one place all day long.

When you’re choosing an age for toilet training, look for healthy puppies that are active and playful but not too energetic because this can cause accidents later on when they’re distracted by other things around them. When taking into account whether or not your puppy has been fully vaccinated yet (they need at least 1 set of vaccines before turning 16 weeks old), keep in mind that some vaccines take longer than others—the distemper vaccine takes 2 weeks while parvo can take up to 8 weeks after the last vaccination before being fully effective!

Once you have chosen an appropriate age range based on these factors and any others that may apply based on individual circumstances such as health concerns etc., move onto preparing yourself mentally:

Let Your Dog Explore the Pee Pad

Let your dog sniff the pad.
Let your dog lay on the pad.
Let your dog chew on the pad.
Let your dog sleep on the pad.
Let your dog play on the pad.

Make sure he knows that this is a fun, friendly place to be!

Put the Pad Outside and Inside

Always keep the pad in a quiet, private place where your dog will feel secure and not be disturbed.

Put the pad outside and inside: If you don’t want to bother with using pee pads inside, train your dog to use them outside first. After he has mastered this step (usually after about three weeks), begin using the pad inside too. This way, if he should have an accident in his crate or on the floor while at home, it will be easy for him to find another spot where he can relieve himself without having to go far from his bed or couch.

Watch Your Dog for Signs of Need

Once you’ve gotten your dog acclimated to the pee pad, it’s time to start watching for signs of need. This is important because once your dog goes on a pee pad, he or she will be more likely to repeat the behavior in the future. If you don’t see any signs at first, try leaving your pet off leash in another room and watch for any signals that they might be about to go outside or inside (or both). If this doesn’t work either, try watching for indications that they would like to use their pee pad outside or inside—or both!

Place a Scent on the Pad

Once your dog has learned to sniff out the pad, you can start the training process by placing a scent on it. It’s important that the scent be something that your dog is familiar with and not just any old perfume or cologne. Dogs are very sensitive to smells, so some will prefer a scent that is similar to their own urine while others will go for something completely different or even reminiscent of feces (which they may also eat).

Some dogs like to use pads that have been sprayed with water mixed with lemon juice or vinegar in order to make them more appealing as a bathroom spot. If you’re going this route, make sure not to overdo it—you don’t want your dog drinking too much of this mixture!

Clean Up Accidents in the House

When your puppy does have an accident in the house, use paper towels to clean up the urine. If you have a hard time finding it, try using a black light. After you’ve mopped up as much as possible, get vinegar and water on the area and let it sit for an hour or so before washing with soap and water. You should also use vinegar and water to clean tough stains on carpeting or furniture.

If there are tough stains left behind, use a commercial cleaner like Nature’s Miracle or Simple Solution Pet Odor & Stain Remover instead of soap and water. These products will remove pet smells better than simple soap can—but don’t worry! You won’t have to apply any chemicals directly onto your dog because these cleaners are pet-friendly! Just spray them on the stain (or pour some of the liquid into a bowl), rub it around with an old toothbrush until most of what came out was from your dog’s paws instead of from his fur (your pup might lick off some), then wash everything that got wet down with hot soapy water before letting dry completely overnight so no odor remains behind tomorrow morning when you wake up again.”

Reward Your Pet for Using the Pee Pad Correctly

If a dog pees on the floor, it can be frustrating and annoying. Just like with children, rewarding your pet for using the pee pad correctly will help them to learn what is expected of them.

You should reward your dog for using their pee pad by providing treats or praise immediately after use. The rewards should be given in a positive manner so that they associate good feelings with using their pads. The more consistent you are with these rewards, the faster they will learn how to use them properly!

Be Consistent with Training

Consistency is key when training a dog to use pee pads. You have to be consistent with your training, rewards, punishments and your other routine with your dog. Be consistent with everything from their potty habits, to their potty schedule and where they go on the pad.

Your dog will learn quickly if you are consistent with what you are doing every time they need something from you.

Potty-training your puppy is hard work, but having your dog use pee pads correctly can help with the transition from indoor to outdoor potty spots.

Here’s how to train a dog to use pee pads:

Conclusion

Training your dog to use a pee pad correctly can take time and patience, but the end result is a happy, clean pet. The key is to be consistent in your training methods, reward your dog for good behavior, and let it know when it has done something wrong. If you follow these tips, both you and your pup will successfully transition from using pee pads inside to going outside!