For any new dog owner who wants to train their cute little puppy, it’s easy to feel like you’re overwhelmed with options. If you ask anyone or search online about training methods, you’re sure to be bombarded with all the latest crazes in the world of dog-training. Whether you’re enduring gimmicky sales pitches about the holistic value of reading ancient Greek philosophy to your dog or listening to practical advice from professional dog trainers, there’s one thing that’s always consistent — you have a lot of options to choose from, and it can be hard to settle on the best ones for your pup.

If we’re talking about dog training, one of the most important priorities for every owner of a bright young pupper is potty training. There are various ways and methods to train your dog, and it’s understandable for you to be skeptical about them. In your research of potty training, you’ve no doubt read about puppy pads, and wondered, “should I use puppy pads?”

Despite the fact that we sell puppy pads, we want to be honest and say the answer isn’t always a flat “yes.” It can depend very much on your dog and your situation, but for the most part, puppy pads are a reliable and effective tool for potty training. Let’s look at some of the reasons why.

When to Use Puppy Pads

If You Have Easy Access to the Outdoors

The first thing that you should know is that puppy pads are, by and large, a means to an end. Barring special circumstances (which will be covered below), the sole intent of puppy pads is to train your dog to form a permanent habit of peeing outdoors.

In a nutshell, a puppy pad provides a “reliable” spot for your little canine buddy to take care of his business. Puppy pads are typically filled with attractants which appeal to your dog’s superpowered nose, enticing them to pee on the pads. When they do this multiple times, it creates a sense of familiarity and habit for the dog. Being creatures of routine, dogs love to have designated potty spots.

Once they’re used to the pad, you can strategically move it over a period of time closer and closer to the outdoors, until you finally have them leaving through their doggy door and urinating outside. Eventually, you remove the pad altogether, and bam — you’ve got a potty-trained dog!

With all this considered, it naturally follows that puppy pads are a great tool if you have easy access to the outdoors. This is ideal for homeowners who have a doggy door and a yard to which the dog has easy access. If you want to make the experience even more authentic, consider  grass puppy pads!

If Your Dog Has Incontinence Issues

Incontinence is defined as a “lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation.” It’s easy to understand why this wouldn’t be an easy condition for anyone to live with, even an animal as happy-go-lucky as dogs. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for dogs to develop incontinence. There are several reasons why this could occur in your pet:

• Genetics: Unfortunately, some dogs just have less control over their bladder than others. While specialized breeding has allowed us to bring many different types of wonderful dogs in the world, some of them face disadvantages. Just like pugs and bulldogs are known to have respiratory challenges, many small or “toy” dog breeds have trouble controlling their bladder. This is often due to how tiny their bladder actually is but can also be attributed to a weak bladder sphincter.
• Infections: Just like humans, dogs can suffer from urinary tract infections (UTIs). This can temporarily inhibit their bladder control, and sometimes result in permanent effects.
• Surgery: Sometimes surgeries can permanently affect your dog’s bladder. Many female dogs have been known to have incontinence issues after a spaying surgery, for example.
• Diseases and Medication: Certain diseases such as diabetes or kidney disease provoke your dog to drink excessive amounts of water, causing them to urinate more, often out of their control. Likewise, medications can also have side effects which cause the same thing.

We aren’t veterinary experts, so we encourage you to visit your local vet clinic to diagnose your dog if you’re seeing incontinence issues. But, in the meantime, puppy pads can help! Many dogs with incontinence don’t have complete lack of control over their bladder, and will tinkle somewhere familiar if it’s close and convenient for them. That being said, the backyard is usually too far to meet these conditions.

If your dog has urinary problems, puppy pads can be a great long-term solution. To this end, we recommend  washable puppy pads, since you can use them over and over.

If Your Dog Can’t Get Out Much

We said it earlier and we’ll say it again — getting your pup to pee outside is the ideal endgame for potty training. Unfortunately, there are some situations where that’s not practical.

Earlier in this post, we mentioned how easy outdoor access is a good condition for puppy pads. Ironically, the exact opposite is also true. If going outside is a major inconvenience, puppy pads can be a boon in preventing accidental urine spills all over your apartment.

Consider a dog owner who lives in a high-rise apartment, 20 floors up. It’s not exactly fun to leash up, wait for an elevator, stand there in suspense as your dog does the pee-pee dance, and then have an awkward faceoff with a stranger when the doors open and you’re standing there over a fresh pile of dog urine.

The bottom line is that some dogs will wait until the last minute to communicate that they want to pee, and if you can’t get outdoors fast, you’re going to be dealing with potty accidents.

Puppy pads, of course, can prevent this. While you should strive to train your dog in peeing on a grass patch on your balcony and taking them outside when you can, puppy pads are a great solution when you’re unable to get out quickly.

Puppy Pad Caveats

While puppy pads are mostly advantageous, they aren’t foolproof and it’s important to know this going in. If you use puppy pads as a crutch because you don’t want to go through the effort of actually training your dog, they could very well become dependant on the pads. If you don’t kick this habit within a reasonable period of time, it might actually make their training more difficult in the long run.

And sometimes, in rare occasions, dogs just don’t take well to puppy pads. You can never completely predict how a dog or puppy will act in a given situation, and sometimes they just don’t cooperate, no matter how hard you want them to. If you order from New Puppy Pads and the product doesn’t live up to your expectations, we are always willing to  communicate with you personally about the problem!

Disposable and Washable Puppy Pads For Sale

In most situations, puppy pads are a reliable and effective way to potty train your dog. At New Puppy Pads, we’re happy to offer all kinds of Puppy Pad products! Whether you want to order washable puppy pads and reuse them until the end of time, or a big batch of disposable puppy pads for one-time potty training, we know we’ll have whatever you’re looking for.  Browse our selection today!

Puppy pads are a solution to a very specific problem — dog pee. If you’re in the market for puppy pads, this is likely a problem that you’re already dealing with at home. With that being said, while we are extremely proud of our puppy pads, and quick to recommend them to anyone who needs them, there are also a variety of other products that can be complementary to them in helping you to deal with your canine urine crisis.

Puppy pads are just one part of the equation — but what happens when your dog accidentally pees on the floor instead? What happens if your potty pads are constantly being moved or displaced? What happens if your dog is keen on going “number 2” along with his usual tinkle? There are all problems that aren’t solved by puppy pads alone, which is why we offer a variety of accessories at New Puppy Pads!

Are you about to go through with a puppy pad order? Before you check out, be sure to consider these accessories which will be useful in your battle against puppy pee!

Puppy Pad Holder

Puppy pads serve a primary purpose, which is training your dog to pee in one specific spot. By establishing a routine location that the dog is comfortable in doing his business, you can then leverage that familiarity by moving the puppy pad ever so slightly closer to the great outdoors.

However, the “routine” aspect of this is the most important part of this! Your dog needs to know that the puppy pad is the definitive spot for his peeing needs, and when the puppy pad moves around, this can disrupt the training process.

Unfortunately, it’s pretty easy for a puppy pad to get misplaced. First off, it’s highly likely that your puppy could do it themselves. Have you ever seen a puppy that’s not overflowing with energy for most of their days? Yeah, us neither. Your puppy could easily move the pee pad when they’re running about. However, it can be moved in other ways. Kids, household guests, your clean-freak mother who mistakes it for a kitchen rag...the list goes on.

A puppy pad holder does exactly what it sounds like — it holds your puppy pad in place.  The Simple Solution Pee Pad Holder we offer grips firmly to hard floors, and will ensure that the pad never moves. This is useful for two reasons — it helps in the puppy training process, but it also saves you from unexpectedly stepping on a misplaced pee pad that’s soaked with urine. What a relief!

Pet Urine Stain Remover

As much confidence as we have in our puppy pad products, even we can’t guarantee that they will have a 100 percent success rate. In fact, puppy pads sometimes just don’t strike much of a chord to certain dogs, and you might have to be diligent about training your pup to use them.

If you’re in this boat, you’re likely to have several accidental spills from your dog. Even if your puppy is super easy and tries to use the puppy pad every single time, it’s likely that an accident will occur at some point.

Tragically, dog urine shouldn’t be treated like a typical stain. Puppy pee isn’t kool-aid — it’s filled with all kinds of chemicals that makes it stubborn to clean up. The most notable of these is ammonia, which can actually be a health hazard if it’s prominent in your living space.

That’s why you should consider ordering some  Pet Urine Stain Remover! This handy spray is specifically made to combat the ammonia that’s left behind in urine, breaking the pee down and making it exceedingly easy to scrub away — even if the accident happened on carpet!

Poop Bag Dispensers

It’s likely that every dog owner has reached that dreaded moment where their dog decides to do their business out in public, only to realize that they’ve run out of poop disposal bags to clean it up with. What a dilemma — do you violate the unspoken law of dog ownership and not pick up after your puppy, or do you dare clean it up by other means?

This problem, of course, can be avoided if you have a handy little dispenser that’s filled with poop disposal bags. These little dispensers can easily attach to a dog’s collar or leash, giving you poop baggies on the go whenever you need them.

But despite the fact that they’re designed for outdoor use, there’s nothing stopping you from using them inside too! In your dog’s potty-training adventure, it’s likely that they will often poop in addition to peeing. Sometimes this happens on your puppy pad (you’re in luck if it’s disposable) but it can just as easily happen on your floor, carpet, or washable pee pad, which you don’t want to be throwing in the garbage.

In these situations, it’s a life-saver to have a dispenser on hand.  Order one of these handy-dandy bags, hang it up where you’ve got your puppy pad set up, and cleaning up your puppy’s logs will be a breeze.

Himalayan Dog Chews

One of the most important components of training your dog via puppy pad is to incentivize them. This is a classic staple of Pavlovian training that countless dog professionals use to teach dogs new habits. When they successfully pee on their pad, you reward them with a treat. This makes them associate the act of urination with delicious food, and they’ll feel motivated to do it again, until it becomes an ingrained habit.

What better treat to give them than the  Himalayan Dog Chews we provide at New Puppy Pads? These chews can take weeks to break down, making them a good reusable treat that your dog won’t be able to resist. These chews come straight from the mountains of Nepal, and contain zero chemicals or preservatives. Treat your pup to something exotic!

Disposable and Washable Puppy Pads for Sale

While all these products are useful in the grand process of training your dog, ultimately, permanent potty-training is the goal, and to that end, there’s nothing that’s more useful than a well-made puppy pad. If you’re looking for amazing training tools, be sure to check out our online store! We offer puppy pads in both the  washable and disposable varieties, and we know you’ll love the results that they provide in the dog training process.

Whether you want some washable pads that you can use over and over, or a fat stack of disposable puppy pads in the thousands, we have a puppy pad product for every dog owner out there. Your needs will vary depending on your situation. If you have any questions about our puppy pad products, please  contact us. And in the meantime, browse our store today!

Did you know that puppy pee pads can serve a variety of different purposes? For some owners, puppy pads are a necessity for dogs who are incontinent, or who don’t have easy outdoor access, such as being in a high-rise apartment. For others, they’re used for the purpose of potty training a puppy to eventually do their business outdoors.

If outdoor potty training is your goal, consider grass pee pads, offered on our online shop at New Puppy Pads!

Here are some reasons why grass pee pads are a boon to potty training:

Grass Pee Pads Replicate the Texture of the Outdoors

This is the most obvious advantage of grass pee pads, and it’s also the most important one. Grass pee pads aren’t made to look and feel like grass just because it looks cool — they’re designed this way so that whenever your dog uses it, they associate potty time with that green, semi-prickly texture.

This can be extremely useful when you finally transition the pad outdoors, because the grass won’t feel new or alien to them — a problem that sometimes causes puppies to become overly reliant on pee pads.

Grass Pee Pads Are Aesthetically Pleasing

Random patches of grass aren’t exactly a staple of interior design, but what would you rather have sitting on the floor of your home’s central room — a little patch of faux grass, or a white pad that may or may not have obvious pee stains on it? While we could go on for days talking about why our pee pads are incredible training tools, we can’t deny that grass pee pads have a nicer looking appearance than our traditional disposable pads.

It’s Reusable

While we do offer washable and reusable puppy pads on our shop, you’ll probably be doing more maintenance on them than you would the grass pee pad. Grass pee pads, like the actual grass you’d find in your backyard, are easily able to absorb a decent amount of dog urine. The best part? You won’t see the pee stains!

This is advantageous for two reasons — it looks nicer, but it also doubles as a natural attractant for your puppy. Dogs tend to like to pee in the same spots consistently, so if there’s a spot in the home that has their scent, they’re more likely to keep using the pad.

Shop Grass Pee Pads Today

Grass pee pads are just one of the many options we have for puppy pads. They make potty training much easier in the long-run, so consider picking up one for your canine friend!

Additionally, we offer a variety of other types of potty pads. Our disposable pads come in bulk, and are extremely easy to use, while our washable potty pads are great for pet owners who deal with large quantities of dogs on a regular basis (such as breeders or adoption centers).

But regardless of which puppy pad you choose, we know it will be a valuable tool in the process of potty training your pup. Browse our selection today!

While our broad selection of disposable and washable puppy pads is a boon to owners who hope to potty train their dogs, they’re not fool-proof, and it’s pretty much a guarantee that just about every dog owner will end up cleaning up dog pee at some point.

Unfortunately, dog pee shouldn’t be dealt with similarly to other stains. It has nasty and harmful chemicals that you wouldn’t find in a normal Kool-Aid stain, and it should be cleaned properly if you don’t want it to cause unwanted problems in the future.

Clean it Immediately

Like most liquids, dog pee becomes icky and sticky if you let it settle. There are a few reasons why you should clean it up ASAP.

First off, it’s easier. Spills are always easier to handle when they’re fresh, as they haven’t had the chance to fully embed themselves into whatever they spilled on. You’ll regret it later if you wait too long to deal with it.

Secondly, lasting dog stains can actually cause problems in the future, because dogs like to pee in spots where they’ve previously peed before. If you leave even a trace of their urine behind, their powerful noses might lead them straight back to it for future peeing sessions — better for them to do that on your potty pads!

Absorb as Much as Possible

When cleaning a urine stain, the first thing you want to do is absorb as much of it as you can with a material of your choice. It doesn’t matter whether you’re using paper towels, rags, or towels — you just want to make sure that you soak up as much of it as possible! This ensures that only a trace amount of residue is left behind, which is then easier to destroy with special cleaning formulas.

Use Urine Stain and Odor Removal Sprays

One of the most important aspects of cleaning dog urine is using a spray that’s specifically formulated to combat dog pee. This will save you a lot of headaches, because creating your own urine-destroying solution requires a combination of several ingredients, such as vinegar, water, and baking soda.

With a spray that’s designed for urine removal, such as the Piddle-Clean Natural Pet Urine Remover on our online store, it has a combination of chemicals that easily break up the ammonia and enzymes that are present in pet urine — something that your typical all-purpose cleaner wouldn’t do on its own.

The trick to using stain and odor removal sprays is to soak as much of it up as possible (like we mentioned in our last point), and then apply it to whatever remains of the pee. From there, blot with a cotton towel until the stain seems completely removed. After that, for good measure, give it one more spray and allow it to settle in, which should take care of any remaining odors.

Avoid Urine Stains With Puppy Pee Pads

Of course, the best solution to this problem is to prevent it from happening in the first place! That’s why you should browse our online store and order some puppy pee pads today! Puppy pee pads are invaluable training tools, and if used properly, will save you many a headache from cleaning up dog pee. Check out our potty pads today!

While we have the utmost confidence in the products that we sell to puppy owners, even we can’t say in good faith that they just automatically work wonders with no effort. Puppy pee pads are an extremely useful training tool in helping dogs, but they are just that — a tool. Just like you won’t automatically paint an amazing picture by merely picking up a paintbrush, you also won’t potty train your puppy with pads unless you put in a certain amount of diligence.

Like any tool, there are good and bad ways to use it. As authoritative experts on puppy pads and dog potty training, we’re here to give you some useful tips and tricks on how to use your puppy pads!

Useful Potty Pad Tips

Place the Pad Somewhere Central and Accessible

How would you feel if you had to swim across a pool and then ascend three flights of stairs to use the bathroom? If a potty spot is hard or inconvenient to reach, your dog will be less incentivized to use it. That’s why it’s a great idea to place the puppy pee pads in a spot that’s exceedingly easy to access, no matter where the dog is. Consider a relatively central location in the house, with little to no obstacles blocking the way.

The important thing is that the dog has a consistent spot that they can get used to. Putting the pad in difficult spots will lead to inconsistency as the dog, in certain occasions, won’t feel inclined to make the trip. It’s not super pleasant having pee-covered pads lying around a central spot, but it will be worth it in the long run!

Reward Your Dog With Praise and Treats When They Use the Pad

Again, getting the dog to consistently pee on the pad and recognize it as a de-facto peeing spot is the trick to making the potty training successful. They need to know it’s a destination to pee, and then you can start manipulating that to eventually get them peeing outdoors.

As with most dog training methods, there is a go-to solution that makes this easy: dog treats!

Whenever in doubt of how to get a dog to do something, ask yourself, “have I tried giving them treats?” If the answer is no, it’s time to try.

When your dog pees on the pad, the best thing you can do is immediately hand them something delicious. After you do this enough times, it’ll trigger a Pavlovian response where the dog associates the action of peeing on the pad with rewards. Once this has settled, the dog will feel compelled to pee there even when the treats stop coming.

Associate Peeing With a Verbal Command

Ever seen an owner tell their dog to “go potty,” and then they immediately lift their leg and do the deed? As it turns out, this is a surprisingly easy command to train your dog to don — it just requires some diligence on your part.

If you want to make the potty training easier in the long run, it pays to be around when your dog needs to pee. You’re a busy person and you probably can’t just sit and watch every hour of every day, but in general, you’ll want to be in the general vicinity of the pee pad when you’re at home, so you can be aware when your dog uses it.

If you see your dog prepping to pee, give them some type of verbal command. “Go potty” is pretty standard in the dog world, but feel free to go crazy with whatever words you want. They just have to be consistent every time you say them.

Here’s the catch — you have to do it before they start peeing, and you have to follow up with treats and praise. The combination of your “command,” combined with the rewards they get right after, will end up being the most important component of your puppy’s potty training.

Slowly Move the Pad Until It’s Outdoors

The first step is getting your dog used to the puppy pad, which is essentially what the tips heretofore listed go over. But once your dog can be relied on to pee on the pad without your influence, it’s time to start training them to take it outside.

This is done gradually — don’t expect it all to happen in a day, a week, or even two weeks. You’ll want to move the pad somewhere that’s closer to the door, but not too far from the original location, so your dog can easily find it. After they’ve gotten used to that spot, move it a little farther again.

Do this a few times until you can successfully move the pad just outside. With a doggy door, your dog is likely to not give a second thought to going out.

Eventually, the puppy pad will reach its final destination — the grass. This is a training process where slow and steady wins the race, but when your dog can go outside and pee on command, you’ll know that the process was worth it.

Disposable and Washable Puppy Pee Pads

Overall, the training process using our New Puppy Pads isn’t terribly difficult, it just requires some time, vigilance, and patience. But we know you won’t regret your purchase once you have a dog that knows exactly when and where they should pee. Are you ready to order some puppy pads for your canine friend? Browse our online store today at New Puppy Pads!

However, sometimes our dog’s urinary habits are anything but normal. The consistency and frequency of your dog’s pee breaks are influenced by several different factors, and if your dog’s potty habits are being influenced by these things, it can make the training process much more difficult.

One such problem is excessive urination. It can be extremely frustrating when your dog pees over and over, and even if you’re using our reusable puppy pads, you might not be able to keep up. Their bladders aren’t quite the size of ours, and despite that, they sometimes seem content in drinking just as many fluids. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why your dog or puppy might be constantly peeing.

Hot Weather

Unlike a cat, who can pass away the summer months snuggled up in a ball in some shady spot in your home, dogs have a fundamental need to go outside and move around. You’re well aware of how active your dog or puppy likes to be, and not walking your dog every day is a cardinal sin of dog ownership.

In the hot summer months, your dog deals with heat in a different way than we do — panting. Humans tend to hydrate themselves through sweating, which keeps us cool and hydrated. Dogs have no such luxury, but panting helps to keep them cool and it taps into their water levels. You can bet that your dog will be panting a whole lot after a solid workout and when he’s feeling the heat of the sun.

Unfortunately, we don’t often linger outside when it’s hot because, well, it’s hot. So we return to our nice air-conditioned spaces, and in the cooler temperature, your dog cools down much quicker. This might reduce his panting, and thus cause him to use up less of the water he has lapped up through the day. And how does he get rid of that excess water? That’s right — peeing.

Marking

One unfortunate tendency that dogs have is the impulsive need to “mark” their territory. You probably don’t need to be told what this entails — virtually every dog owner has seen their pup do it, but for the uninitiated, marking is when a dog pees on random objects to “claim” the territory as their own, embedding the area with their lovely ammonia-infused scent.

Marking is something that just about every dog will want to do. Your dogs probably do it a lot on walks, and a dog peeing on a fire hydrant is one of the most iconic dog clichés that exists, and it’s a stereotypical example of your dog marking things.

There are a few ways to prevent your dog from marking territory, or to at least recognize when it’s happening. First off, puppies are extremely eager to make their mark on the world, so you should fully expect them running around trying to whiz on everything they can. One quick way to nip this in the bud is by spaying or neutering them as soon as possible.

You’ll want to do this according to your veterinary’s professional recommendations, but the general advice is to do it sooner rather than later. Spaying and neutering helps to inhibit some of your dog’s more carnal desires, so you’ll probably see a lot more pee if you wait a while to get the operation done.

Meanwhile, it’s likely that you’ll experience a literal pissing match between rival dogs if you bring a new canine into your home. Dogs are territorial to a certain extent, and aggressively marking things is one of their ways of establishing dominance. It will likely subside after some time, but if a new dog comes into your home, you might want to put in some extra orders for puppy pee pads — you’re going to need them.

Incontinence

Sometimes, excessive pee can be caused by medical conditions. The term “incontinence” refers to a condition where dogs have trouble containing their bladders. There are all kinds of reasons why your dog might develop incontinence, and it’s usually the side effect of some other problem rather than being a singular condition unto itself. Here are just a few of them:

Weak Sphincter: This is the most common in elderly dogs who are starting to feel the tiring effects of old age. Unfortunately, a dog’s sphincter can weaken as their body grows frailer, causing involuntary urine release. Your dog might not even realize what’s going on, but it will happen nonetheless. This kind of incontinence has a spectrum of severity — some dogs let out wee drops every hour, while others might let everything loose at once at frequent intervals. There is medication that can help to treat this, but it wouldn’t be a bad idea to invest in extra pee pads under these conditions as well.

Urinary Tract Infection: If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you’ll know just how unpleasant it feels. While we’re not sure exactly how it feels in a dog, we can assume that it’s no fun, and hopefully you’ll cut them a little slack if you learn they’re suffering through one of these. UTIs can also result in your dog being unable to control themselves. While UTIs aren’t always easy to diagnose, they’re fairly treatable once you know they’re there, and the worst-case scenario is that you might find yourself in a waiting game for it to pass.

Hormonal Imbalances: It’s also possible in your dogs, just like it is in humans, for hormonal balances to occur. While these shouldn’t be common if your dog is living an active lifestyle with healthy food, any kind of disruption can cause it to occur. And, in some cases, even a perfectly healthy dog can have imbalances due to nothing else than bad luck.

This is another condition that’s difficult to spot, but your vet will be quick to point it out. If your dog is peeing more often than usual and you just can’t pinpoint why, it’s very possible that your dog has incontinence and that it’s being caused by outside factors. Going to your veterinarian is the best possible solution.

Get Ahead of Excessive Urination With Puppy Pads

While our products are primarily designed for healthy puppies who need to be potty trained, they are undeniably useful when you have dogs that have irregular urination tendencies. Having reusable pee pads are useful when you can reliably count on your dog urinating on the regular, while our disposable pads are great when you have the assurance that the problematic pee habits are just a temporary phase.

We have countless customers who have seen miracles from our Puppy Pee Pads. Are you sick of dealing with your dog’s frustrating urinating habits? Get ahead of the problem now and browse our online store!

Christmastime is coming, and for many people, that means the season of holiday shopping is in full-swing. While many people are preoccupied about what to get their friends, relatives, and spouses, dog owners have something much more important on their mind — what to give their adorable puppies on their first Christmas!

Fortunately, as puppy aficionados ourselves, we’ve got you covered at New Puppy Pads. We love dogs of all shapes and sizes, and we know that there’s nothing more satisfying than giving your pup a gift they will enjoy — even if the meaning of Christmas is lost on them.

Want some great gift ideas for your puppies or dogs this Christmas? Here are some presents you can consider for your canine companions.

Great Christmas Gifts for Puppies

A Personalized Food Bowl

Sure, your dog can’t read. But who can resist the cuteness of having a custom bowl made for your dog with their name printed just for them? For many people, a dog is more than just a pet — they’re family, and they deserve the best accommodations. What better way to make your dog feel at home than to have items that are personally customized just for them?

There are plenty of options online for customizing your dog’s food or water bowl (or both!) For example, searching “personalized dog bowl” on Etsy brings up countless results of merchants who sell custom bowls that are tailored specifically for your pup.

One fun part about customizing your dog’s bowl is capturing their personality with the font and styling. Is your dog more of a clumsy, rough and tumble type? Or is she a pretty pampered princess? Whether you’re accenting the bowl with messy paw marks or pristine lace decals, it’s a joy to give your dog a bowl that evokes their personality.

An Ugly Christmas Sweater

While a lot of dog owners catch flak for dressing their dog up in cute outfits, the reality is that there are, in fact, many dogs who enjoy being dressed up! If your dog meets that description, it’s hard to think of a more perfect gift than an ugly Christmas sweater.

The term “ugly Christmas sweater” has come to be associated with the traditional Christmas knit sweaters, which have largely fallen out of fashion, only to be revived again as a tongue-in-cheek seasonal item. It’s not uncommon these days to see “ugly Christmas sweater” parties, and it seems like more and more people are trying to outdo each other’s sweaters each year.

How perfect would it be, then, if you rolled into a Christmas party with your puppy who has a sweater of their own? You’d score even more points if you’re wearing a matching one yourself. It’s not hard finding a sweater for your dog — just search for ugly Christmas sweaters on Amazon to see the variety that awaits!

The Coziest Bed in the World

Another way to really set your puppy up is to buy them a dog bed that will last them for years to come. You spend all kinds of money investing in your own mattress — why not get your puppy something that’s equally as luxurious? A good puppy bed can be a treasured possession for your dog over many years.

So, how do you find the best puppy bed? Well, first of all, it’s good to find something that will last. Instead of buying a bed that they will grow out of in a year, consider finding a product that will accommodate their full size so they can stick with it for years to come. Many dogs form attachments to their beds, so it’s important to make it count!

One of the best ways to find a good dog bed is to peruse your local pet stores. Because beds need to be exceedingly comfortable, it’s a great idea to go get a feel of them yourself before you buy. Ask yourself — would you feel at home in this bed if you were a furry little four-legged pup? If the answer is yes, you can probably feel safe bringing it home.

PetChatz Pet Camera

Does your dog have a serious case of separation anxiety whenever you leave them at home? Do you have a serious case of separation anxiety when you leave your dog? If either of these things are true, you would both benefit from a two-way PetChatz camera!

This handy device allows you to keep tabs on your pup when you’re at home through a camera with which you can interact via smartphone. Using the app, you can make your face appear on the device back at home (typically hung on a wall), and the camera will also capture what’s happening in the room, so if your dog comes up to see you, you can interact with them!

The best part about this? You can actually feed your pup treats even if you’re hundreds of miles away! That’s right, you can stow dog treats in the device and trigger them to dispense with the push of a button on the mobile app. Want to reward your good little boy next time you’re away and make them feel less alone? Your dog will no doubt appreciate being able to video chat with you!

Puppy Pee Pads

One of the best gifts you can give your puppy is the gift of behavioral training — when properly trained, life can actually be easier for the dog in the long-run, and it certainly takes a big burden off your shoulders.

And with any new puppy, one of the most important things you need to teach them is controlling their urinary habits. It can be a nightmare if a dog is never properly potty-trained. You don’t want a house that smells like ammonia, or to be constantly replacing your furniture due to pee stains, right?

Puppy Pee Pads can help. Our special training pads come in two varieties — washable and disposable. With the former, you can always have a pee pad on hand which will help to train your dog to know when and where to pee, and you can wash it and reuse it — something that’s very useful for people who handle large quantities of dogs. If you only have one little pup, you may benefit from disposable puppy pads. You can get hundreds of pads in a single pack, ensuring that they will last a good long while!

By helping your dog to be potty trained, it’s a win-win situation in the long run. Do both you and your dog a favor, and order our puppy pads today! These, along with a few other gifts on this list, are sure to make your puppy’s first Christmas a memorable one indeed.

At New Puppy Pads, it’s our goal to help every puppy owner to reliably train their pup in the art of going potty. The ideal situation is, of course, getting them used to the idea that they should go outside, or exclusively in a designated spot. Our puppy pads, available in both rewashable and disposable varieties, are a boon in helping your puppy know when and where to go.

However, it’s also important for you, as a dog owner, to understand what causes dogs to pee inside. Because, although sometimes it’s just a matter of them not being trained, there are other factors that might be causing them to empty their bladder. If you’re ignorant to these, you might be trying to train your dog in vain.

Let’s take a look at some common causes for doggy accidents.

Anxiety or Fear

People “tinkling” themselves at the sign of great fear or nervousness has always been a gag in old cartoons and even movies, but it’s not entirely fictional — at least not for dogs. Many dogs urinate themselves in situations of great anxiety, fear, or submission. It’s important to know if your dog is peeing for this reason. If so, you’ll want to find out what’s frightening them. It might be your mere presence if you’re new to them, the way you move around them, or other stimuli such as their environment or certain house guests.

Overexcitement

As an inverse to the above point, many dogs have accidents when they’re happy — a little too happy. You’re probably the most important thing in the world to your dog, and every pup owner can attest to the excitement of a dog when you come home. Particularly excited dogs might let themselves go. This is most common in small breeds due to their small bladder, but no breed in particular is immune to accidental pee incidents when they’re having a great ol’ time.

Medical Conditions

The two issues listed above are a minor annoyance, but usually nothing more. However, urination in the home can be the cause of an underlying medical condition, and that is cause for concern, and definitely a reason to see your local vet. When your dog has accidents that are out of the ordinary, it could be a sign of urinary infections, kidney disease, bladder stones, and more. Best to get ahead of this as early as you can.

Lack of Training

And, finally, if your dog is constantly peeing inside, it could just be that they’re not adequately trained yet. If you have doubts about how well your pup has internalized training, it’s never too late to keep doing it. Of course, one of the best ways to train puppies and dogs alike is through our Puppy Pee Pads, which help to train the dog to pee in a certain context, while saving you the hassle of cleanup.

Our pads have benefited a countless number of clients in their dog training needs, and we know they can help you too! Ready to get started? Check out our selection of Puppy Pee Pads today!

In our last blog, we addressed some common problems that might be causing your dog to pee in your house, outside of a basic lack of training. In that post, we listed medical conditions as one of the reasons why your dog might be struggling to follow his urinary training.

It is a topic that deserves attention for puppy and dog owners, because, above anything else, your dog’s health should be the top priority. If you see your dog urinating under abnormal circumstances, it’s time to diagnose the cause. Our Puppy Pee Pads are extremely useful, but even great training can’t help a dog with a condition that’s forcing them to go!

Here are some common urinary problems that dogs face, and what signs they show.

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence occurs when a dog has lost control of their urethral sphincter, which is essentially the muscle that facilitates bladder control. Without being able to hold in their urine, dogs with incontinence tend to steadily leak urine throughout the day. Incontinence has a spectrum of severity — some dogs hardly leak at all, while more extreme cases do so almost continuously. If your dog’s accidents happen in the form of steady drops and predictable patterns, they might have incontinence. Best to see your vet if this is the case — there is medication that can help treat it.

Urinary Tract Infection

Dogs don’t have a monopoly on urinary tract infections (UTIs) — humans can get them too, and if you ever have, you’ll know just how unpleasant of an experience it is. This is surely something you do not want for your dog, and once again, it is a good reason to take a trip to your nearby vet. There’s a possibility the UTI could be affecting your dog’s kidneys, so on top of messing with the dog’s potty routine, it can also be a serious threat to their life.

Kidney Failure

One of the most serious out of all these conditions, acute kidney failure can happen from a variety of causes, and it will have an adverse effect on your dog’s urination patterns. They will probably drink and pee more than normal, likely outside of their training, and this activity might be accompanied by fatigue, laziness, or lethargy. If you’re seeing these signs in conjunction, don’t wait around — run to your vet! Your dog’s health could be at major risk. There are many factors that could cause kidney failure. Toxic foods, old age, infection, and more can be at the heart of the problem.

Make Sure Your Dog is Happy, Healthy, and Trained

We’re dog fanatics at New Puppy Pads, and that’s why we’ve made it our life’s work to help puppy and dog owners all over to train their pets through our puppy pee pads. These are extremely useful in the potty training process, and available in both washable and disposable varieties. However, sometimes not all is well with your dog, and no matter how well you’ve trained them, they might break some of their urinary habits. If that has happened and you’ve seen any of the symptoms in this post, make sure to bring your dog to a professional veterinarian as soon as possible! And, of course, for quality Puppy Pads, be sure to browse our online shop.

While we all love our dogs with unquestionable and fierce loyalty, the last thing that any dog owner wants is for their cute little puppy to grow up without ever having been potty-trained. A dog that can’t control their bladder can be quite an annoyance, as nobody wants to take time out of every day to clean up lovely ammonia-fueled dog doodoo.

That’s why we offer puppy pee pads — these training pads are useful for teaching your dog when and where to go, while giving you an easy and sanitary way to dispose of their messes. Our pads are useful for any dog, but if you’re dealing with any of the breeds in this list, you’ll definitely want to make sure you have some on hand, whether it’s our disposable variety, or washable pads that you can reuse as many times as you want.

Here are some dog breeds that are notoriously hard to train:

Dachshund

Dachshunds are attractive choices for their intelligence and independence, but this can make them difficult to potty train. Dachshunds are stubborn in general when it comes to training, and often are reluctant to go outside when the weather isn’t to their tastes. Positive reinforcement can go a long way with this breed, but be prepared for some pushback.

Dalmatian

Whether you want to honor your favorite Disney classic, or honor your family’s firefighting heritage, dalmatianss are iconic dogs that draw the attention of many people. However, a lot of potential adopters change their mind when they learn that dalmatians are fiercely independent, not exactly eager and ready to follow orders. A dalmation can be an amazing friend, but prepare yourself for an uphill battle in the training department.

Jack Russell Terrier

Anyone who’s seen The Mask might find themselves longing for the companionship of a Jack Russell terrier, but know beforehand that these are traditionally challenging dogs. They are highly independent and don’t love taking orders, but you can successfully train them if you commit to it. The best way is to start when they are wee puppies, before they’ve made disobedience part of their daily routine.

Afghan Hounds

Any Afghan hound owner will testify that their dog often seems to have more in common with cats than other canines. Afghan hounds are known for being highly independent, not much concerned with what their owner wants. However, unlike a cat, they aren’t biologically programmed to poop in a litter box, so potty-training them can be tough. Take advantage of puppy pads so that you can enjoy your glorious Afghan hound in their adult years!

Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise is in competition with Chihuahuas as being the iconic face of toy breeds. Unfortunately, toy breeds in general are tough to potty train. With such tiny bladders, they need to go quite often, and their accidents often go unnoticed by their owners since it’s so easy to hide, and sometimes they pee so little that it’s hard to even notice. But pee is pee, and you don’t want it anywhere in your home.

Bichon Frises in particular are tough, because they resent training if it’s not done in the right way, making them all the more rebellious. If you have this dog, swiftly engage in their training at a young age or you’ll regret it!

Order Some Pee Pads Today

New Puppy Pads can help you with your dog’s training. Learn which pads are right for you, and make an order today if you have a puppy or are planning to get one who will need potty training!