How to train a dog to use puppy pads?

Before you paper train your dog, you should select the appropriate padding for her to use indoors. Newspaper, house training pads, and adult diapers are all good surfaces to choose. Newspaper does tend to be slightly less absorbent than other options, however, so urine and feces might leak through to wood floors or carpets. read more

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. Praise the dog every time he uses the puppy pad. Give him a pat and use a friendly voice. read more

Allow your puppy access to more areas of the house, after about one month of using the puppy pads without any accidents. Keep monitoring him to ensure he uses the puppy pads. If he has accidents, you might have allowed him to explore too much of the house too soon -- reduce the area somewhat. read more