training to use a pad instead of outside?

[misskris]

thank you! I will definitely try that. =) I asked a friend whose dog is trained to use both and she suggested to purchase some grass squares from home deopt and use them sporadically placed around the pad, then once she gets the idea, take them away one by one, and then eventually, it's just the pad left...

I'll let you know how it goes, I'm going to start today!

hehe

thanks!
k

[KOPcaroline]

Grass squares is definitely a good idea! I'm sure it will help Good luck!

[misskris]

thank you! Great advice I think I might have to invest in some fake grass as well, as she will hold it and hold it and hold it until she gets to the real stuff. It's my fault, though, because I know I just need to stick to it and be consistent. It's just so much easier to take her to the grass!!! argh... haha.

I will keep you updated. thank you for your great advice!
kris

[richydehav]

It seems wrong to try and train a dog not to go outside - they do not mind a bit of rain and you can always put on some protective gear. Surely you will need to take him out for exercise anyway.
If the problem is just having a wet dog in the house/apartment then you could always get a dog dry bag - these are towling bags with zips that you can put your dog in when they are wet/muddy/sandy and the mix of body heat and the towling bag dries them off quite quickly. they are also useful if your dog gets wet and muddy and you need to put them in the car to get home.