{"id":2528,"date":"2019-12-12T18:31:56","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T18:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogtime.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/?p=2528"},"modified":"2024-07-26T19:47:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T19:47:48","slug":"the-4-best-puppy-pads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogtime.com\/reviews\/the-4-best-puppy-pads\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Puppy Pads"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Amazon Basics Heavy-Duty Potty Pads<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AmazonBasics-Heavy-Puppy-Training-25-Count\/dp\/B07CWHWCJZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AmazonBasics-Heavy-Puppy-Training-25-Count\/dp\/B07CWHWCJZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='Amazon Basics Heavy-Duty Potty Pads' alt='Amazon Basics Heavy-Duty Potty Pads' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31kG6aaoV2L.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AmazonBasics-Heavy-Puppy-Training-25-Count\/dp\/B07CWHWCJZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">When nature calls<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Well-priced and effective all around, these pads are a great backup plan for puppies who are being housebroken.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Overall<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AmazonBasics-Heavy-Puppy-Training-25-Count\/dp\/B07CWHWCJZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Look, while your puppy is still, well, just that \u2013 a <em>puppy<\/em> \u2013 chances are she&#8217;s going to make a mess sometimes. Housebreaking isn&#8217;t an overnight process, so while you&#8217;re teaching Lady the ins and outs of proper potty etiquette, it may be wise of you to go with a product like these Amazon Basics <a href=\"https:\/\/dogtime.com\/reviews\/the-best-dog-training-pads\/\">training pads<\/a>. Because her bladder is small and her habits are not yet disciplined, the occasional indoor accident is nearly unavoidable; however, if you can teach her that the pads are an acceptable spot in the house where she can go, it&#8217;ll save you a lot of time and trouble. These pads are absorbent, inexpensive, and perfectly sized for larger puppies, though other sizes are available, too. They&#8217;re effective enough to stop urine from seeping through and damaging your floor or carpet. Of course, they have their limits, so if your floor is carpeted, it&#8217;s a good idea to double-up or simply put these in a non-carpeted room.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great value for the price<\/li>\n<li>Large enough for even the biggest puppies<\/li>\n<li>Available in other sizes as well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not the most absorbent pads out there<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Glad for Pets Charcoal Puppy Pads<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Glad-Pets-Charcoal-NEUTRALIZE-Instantly\/dp\/B01LWS9514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Glad-Pets-Charcoal-NEUTRALIZE-Instantly\/dp\/B01LWS9514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='Glad for Pets Charcoal Puppy Pads' alt='Glad for Pets Charcoal Puppy Pads' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51x60W-fufL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Glad-Pets-Charcoal-NEUTRALIZE-Instantly\/dp\/B01LWS9514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bearer of glad tidings<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">If you didn't already know that charcoal pads were a thing, you'll be glad to know that's the case.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Charcoal Pad<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Glad-Pets-Charcoal-NEUTRALIZE-Instantly\/dp\/B01LWS9514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>If you aren&#8217;t already hip to activated charcoal&#8217;s many uses, this one&#8217;s going to be a pleasant surprise. Aside from being used for fuel, pencils, and all that other boring stuff, charcoal has a whole other range of use cases when it&#8217;s utilized in its activated form. Useful for situations ranging from certain types of poisonings to simple tummy aches and hangovers, activated charcoal also happens to do an excellent job of neutralizing odors. Makes sense then that a company would think to use it in a puppy pad, right? These pads from Glad are among the best activated-charcoal pads out there. Aside from keeping leaks contained, they do a fine job of<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Five-layer construction helps keep leaks contained<\/li>\n<li>Built-in pheromone attractant so your dog is drawn to the pad<\/li>\n<li>Do an excellent job at neutralizing odor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not ideal for very large puppies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>American Kennel Club XL Pads<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/American-Kennel-Club-X-Large-Training\/dp\/B00PG3HBGM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/American-Kennel-Club-X-Large-Training\/dp\/B00PG3HBGM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='American Kennel Club XL Pads' alt='American Kennel Club XL Pads' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51JwA6WTHkL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/American-Kennel-Club-X-Large-Training\/dp\/B00PG3HBGM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Big is beautiful<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Designed with a large surface volume meant for bigger dogs and a variety of interesting scents to pick from, these inexpensive pads are effective and unique.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best For Big Dogs<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/American-Kennel-Club-X-Large-Training\/dp\/B00PG3HBGM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>It&#8217;s not just tiny, precious puppies that use potty pads. They&#8217;re also useful for sick dogs, incontinent dogs, senior dogs \u2014 the list goes on. These dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but often, pads are designed with small canines in mind, so these other subsets are ignored. But fear not \u2014 American Kennel Club&#8217;s pads are specifically designed for medium- to large-sized pooches who need pads with a larger surface area. While they aren&#8217;t the only XL pads on the market, these are a favorite in the community for their overall clout. Utilizing a 6-layer construction in conjunction with quick-drying gel, they&#8217;re capable of absorbing a lot of liquid. Aside from boasting antibacterial and odor-eliminating properties, the pads are also scented. You can choose from a wide array of aromas, including eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, and &#8220;newspaper print fresh.&#8221; No, that&#8217;s not a typo; a bit bizarre, but real nonetheless.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bulk options available<\/li>\n<li>Built-in attractant<\/li>\n<li>Great value for the cost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not the best at minimizing odor<\/li>\n<li>Not a good option for reuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>ASPCA Dog Training Pads<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ASPCA-Training-Pads-Pack-X-Large\/dp\/B01EVJYZ6A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ASPCA-Training-Pads-Pack-X-Large\/dp\/B01EVJYZ6A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='ASPCA Dog Training Pads' alt='ASPCA Dog Training Pads' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51K5ui6kPTL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ASPCA-Training-Pads-Pack-X-Large\/dp\/B01EVJYZ6A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">No messing around<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Made by the ASPCA, these pads don't work well \u2014 they smell good, too.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Freshest Scent<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ASPCA-Training-Pads-Pack-X-Large\/dp\/B01EVJYZ6A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>If you&#8217;re focused on finding a pad that doesn&#8217;t just absorb urine reliably, but also smells fresh while doing it, here&#8217;s your product. Sure, these pads boast a six-layer construction with technology that turns urine into gel almost instantly, but aside from that, they just smell\u00a0<em>good.\u00a0<\/em>Offered in three scents \u2014 Fresh, Citrus, and Mountain \u2014 these ensure your home smells good even with reckless pooches bounding around. Whether you&#8217;re dealing with a senior dog or a puppy, the built-in attractant chemical is effective at signaling to your dog that <em>here<\/em><em> is a good place to pee. <\/em>And thanks to that effective six-layer design, urine stays contained on the pad. It&#8217;s like they say: what happens on the puppy pad, stays on the puppy pad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Made by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)<\/li>\n<li>Competitively priced<\/li>\n<li>Three fresh scents to pick from<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>May not stay securely in one place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>SincoPet Reusable Pee Pad<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SincoPet-Absorbing-Waterproof-Housebreaking-Absorption\/dp\/B086BXZ1BX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SincoPet-Absorbing-Waterproof-Housebreaking-Absorption\/dp\/B086BXZ1BX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='SincoPet Reusable Pee Pad' alt='SincoPet Reusable Pee Pad' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41aSa6dl7oL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SincoPet-Absorbing-Waterproof-Housebreaking-Absorption\/dp\/B086BXZ1BX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Less waste, waste less<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">If you're trying to keep the house clean and minimize your impact on the environment simultaneously, this one's for you.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Most Eco-Friendly<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SincoPet-Absorbing-Waterproof-Housebreaking-Absorption\/dp\/B086BXZ1BX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>As consumers begin to turn away from needlessly wasteful products, companies start feeling the pressure to develop good reusable alternatives. Aside from cutting down on waste and ultimately lessening the burden on the environment, these products can often save you money, too. While disposable products are often cheaper in the short-term, they&#8217;re a recurring cost, whereas reusable products are usually a one-and-done kind of a deal. This is true when it comes to SincoPet&#8217;s reusable <a href=\"https:\/\/dogtime.com\/reviews\/the-best-washable-pee-pads-for-dogs\/\">pee pads<\/a>. One of its standout features is its anti-slip silica gel grip on its underside. This grip helps the pad stick to the floor and stay put, so it won&#8217;t move when your pup walks over it. The non-slip grip really is effective. The last thing you want when you set down a doggy pad is for it to slide over to the couch or onto a rug without you realizing it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offered in two-pack bundles, too, so you can have another to use while one&#8217;s in the wash<\/li>\n<li>Many sizes available to suit all dogs<\/li>\n<li>Easy to clean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>May shrink a bit in the wash<\/li>\n<li>Collected urine can easily spill when you lift the pad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><b>What are the benefits and drawbacks of using puppy pads?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The main benefit for puppy-pad users is convenience. Whereas for some this just means having a place for Chip to pee during stormy weather, for others, a puppy pad can meet pressing needs. Some dogs are ill, injured, or simply too old to make it outside on a regular basis. For these dogs (as well as their caregivers), <a href=\"https:\/\/dogtime.com\/reviews\/the-best-puppy-pads\/\">puppy pads<\/a> are a godsend. They&#8217;re also useful for housebreaking for two main reasons. The first and obvious one is that puppy pads offer your young, yet-to-be-housebroken pup a place to pee without making a mess of the place. The other reason is that they can actually serve as a housebreaking tool. (See more about this below.)<\/p>\n<p>On the not-so-positive side, it can be easy to over-rely on the pads. This can be detrimental if you&#8217;re trying to housebreak your puppy. If he thinks it&#8217;s okay to pee on the pads, the concept of only going to the bathroom outside becomes muddled, and it may become difficult to reinforce the idea. Aside from this, it means your dog won&#8217;t be getting as much exercise and fresh air as he would if he had to go outside to do his business. Finally, for whatever reason, some dogs find these pads quite appetizing. Nobody wants their dog to eat a puppy pad \u2014 especially not one that&#8217;s already been used.<\/p>\n<p><b>How do I use puppy pads to help housebreak my dog?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll simplify the process here for the sake of brevity, so if you&#8217;re planning on doing this, we encourage you to do more research. With that said, it goes like this: first, you set up a pad somewhere safe. Ideally, this is in a non-carpeted, confined area. When your dog has an accident in the house, take her to the pad immediately. Repeat this process until you find her going on the pad. Here you&#8217;ll want to reinforce the behavior with verbal cues. Once she repeats the behavior, you&#8217;ll want to continue the reinforcement with a treat and verbal praise.<\/p>\n<p>Once this practice becomes more consistent, you&#8217;ll start moving the pad progressively closer to the door that leads outside. Finally, bring the pad outside and leave it there for a few days. Once she gets used to this, you can stop using the pads completely, and begin reinforcing outdoor potty-going with treats and praise until the behavior becomes a habit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amazon Basics Heavy-Duty Potty Pads Look, while your puppy is still, well, just that \u2013 a puppy \u2013 chances are she&#8217;s going to make a mess sometimes. 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