How To Choose the Best Puppy Pad?

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Potty training a puppy can be a long process, and sometimes a puppy pad could be helpful. There are many available puppy pads, and if you don’t know what to look for, you can end up buying the wrong product. Every puppy pad has some unique qualities that make them better suited for certain types of dogs. You don’t want to end up buying a pad that won’t hold the liquid the way it was supposed to.

Here is a short step-by-step guide on how to teach your dog to use puppy pads and begin the potty training process;

• Place your puppy on the puppy pad several times a day. Make sure they know where it is and how to reach it.
• When the puppy starts “doing their business,” use your clicker, so they know what is expected from them. You can read more about clicker training here - Introduction to clicker training.
• If your puppy starts showing signs they might relieve themselves, bring them quickly onto the puppy pad.
• Use a reward system and reward your puppy every time they do what they are supposed to - urinate on a pad.
• When the puppy learns to use it every time, you can slowly start moving the pad towards the front door.
• Once that is learned successfully, you can move the pad right in front of the front door. Remember to take baby steps.
• The last step is to move the pad further from the front door and remove it altogether.

If you are interested in learning in more detail about potty training, you can check out this article to help you with the process - Potty training made easy.

What to look for in a puppy pad?

As we mentioned earlier, there are some things you should look for in puppy pads. New or inexperienced owners might not know what they have to look for. Being bombarded with so many options can be confusing. Here are some things that are most important when choosing a puppy pad.

No leakage

One of the most important things a puppy pad needs to have is no leakage. The back part of the pad should be made of waterproof material, which will keep all the liquids away from your floor.

Absorption

Arguably the most important thing in all puppy pads is their absorbing capability. You will want to get a pad that will is really absorbent and dries quickly. This feature will help reduce the time spent on chasing your dog around the apartment to wipe their pee-soaked paws.

Odor blocking

The urine itself doesn’t have a nasty odor, but some things like nitrogen can react with bacteria and other things. That will cause a nasty smell. It would be best to go for a pad that has odor-blocking abilities.

Strength

Do you know what happens with a wet paper towel and how easy it is to shred? Nobody would want that happening with a urine-soaked puppy pad. Make sure you decide on a pad that won’t tear when it is soaked with urine.

Attractants

Attractants are natural chemicals that will draw your dog to the pee pad. Potty training can be a long process, and every little thing that helps is a good thing.

Fluid capacity

One of the best things to get in a puppy pad is the exact fluid capacity. You won’t have to guess how much urine the pad can hold; you will know exactly.

Here is the list of our 5 favorite puppy pads.

It is a good idea to get your dog a safe place that is just for them. Some owners think getting a crate is cruel, but they are a great way to keep your puppy safe and in check. Check out this article for more details - Crate training a puppy.

Other than potty training, there are other things your puppy will have to learn. Check out this article - Leash training.

World Dog Finder team