I want to use this with the pad under the grate for inside and then remove the grate & train my puppy to only go on the grate outside. Any experience?
857151
I would think that would be easy to train your puppy to find the grate outside and use that spot if that's what the puppy is used to going on inside. I have not done that with any of my dogs but am fairly confident it can be done since dogs are such creatures of habit.
857152
The BEST piddle pad holder. I have one doggie and in the past 4 more. Used so many piddle pad holders and this is the Best. #1.
857153
I think it hurts their feet and is uncomfortable. I bought the fake grass and my Pom immediately took to it
431078
Depending on your pup, you shouldn't have a problem. I have 3 (!) RASCALS and have had not one problem training my pups...and they are yorkies. When they do go outside, they automatically go potty on the grass. You can try using the grate outside but, most likely, won't need it.
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When we first got we had a puppy about 5 lbs. and used a small soft crate from pet gear for her to sleep in and left water and a puppy pad on a plastic tray holder. This worked well but not a lot of room to play. She is now fully grown and 10 lbs and stopped using the puppy pad. She holds it all day. She now just has water and the same small soft crate and some safe toys. There is more room this way. Guess we are just lucky that she prefers not to go on a pad. We have it set up in the hexagon shape. I wish it were just a little larger but she seems to like it and goes in it even when we are in that room with the door open so she must like her little room. When we first got we had a puppy about 5 lbs. and used a small soft crate from pet gear for her to sleep in and left water and a puppy pad on a plastic tray holder. This worked well but not a lot of room to play. She is now fully grown and 10 lbs and stopped using the puppy pad. She holds it all day. She now just has water and the same small soft crate and some safe toys. There is more room this way. Guess we are just lucky that she prefers not to go on a pad. We have it set up in the hexagon shape. I wish it were just a little larger but she seems to like it and goes in it even when we are... » Read More When we first got we had a puppy about 5 lbs. and used a small soft crate from pet gear for her to sleep in and left water and a puppy pad on a plastic tray holder. This worked well but not a lot of room to play. She is now fully grown and 10 lbs and stopped using the puppy pad. She holds it all day. She now just has water and the same small soft crate and some safe toys. There is more room this way. Guess we are just lucky that she prefers not to go on a pad. We have it set up in the hexagon shape. I wish it were just a little larger but she seems to like it and goes in it even when we are in that room with the door open so she must like her little room. « Show Less
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it is nice easy to clean, but puppy would rather chew the wee pads rather than wee wee on them it holds the pad really good except when the "jaws" gets it.will not hold shreds.
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I'm using mine as a little porch gate to contain my pooch; the gate is mounted to the brick sides of the opening without the pads and it's been fine. I think whether using it without the pads is going to vary, based on the texture of the surface it's mounted to. If you're concerned about protecting drywall, I think it would be counter-productive; you're going to damage the surface either way - it's pressure-mounted, so it's going to dig into it probably worse without the pads. Either way, you're going to need to do at least some minimal repair when you remove the gate.
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I use the pad and tray on a balcony as well. My dogs all use it. It is great! I clean it a couple times a week of the urine and I pick up the poop right away. Hope this helps!
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don't think so, Its too thin. i uses it inside the crate, when my dog get up walk on it few times, the edge easy to open, cotton filling come out. Also because its thin and don't have enough weight to hold it flat on the floor, i wish i can upload pic to show u here. Currently I use it as cleaning pad and put it under the Hurzt pad.
150093
I use it in an outside dog house. This pad is the only thing in sight that this puppy hasn't chewed up...she must like it! If you have other stuff in the dog house, make sure this pad is on top so it will be next to the dog.
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I would think so, but you'd still have to bring the bottom tray inside to clean. My dog won't go near it so I don't know. I'm keeping it as I think it would be a great place to train a puppy. :)
161567
Yes that's how I have to use it. My dogs tried hard to get to it and couldn't. Its a hard plastic piece that sits on top of the pad (the pad sits below it and doesn't touch the plastic so they can't pull it out).
2222687
I agree that I wouldn't leave this alone with my dog it does seem pretty heavy duty but I could still see a heavy chewer getting through this if left alone with it. Mainly I use this to feed my puppy who gobbles up his food like he's starving so it helps slow him down. I would only use this with supervision. For chews I would recommend a bully stick. My puppy loves them.
1446119
Yes. If your dog is already use to using the pads. Anyways I would put a soiled pad on top of the tray.
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In order to remove the bottom grate and change the paper, you must remove the top section. Both of the doors, top and bottom set, open and give lots of room to reach in but you can't clean the bottom that way. I can remove the bottom by myself by lifting one side and propping it on a block of wood that I use for that purpose, then lifting the other side and putting the wood block under. It's not heavy, but is easier if you have a second person. We love this cage. It keeps most of the food and mess contained.
334378
Try looking up the Kyjen website for a video or direct help. I'd suggest the spiral bowl to make it easier for you to add the food (or clean up!) and still challenge your pup.
1294282
I would personally not use this for your dogs, nor on a wood floor. We have a tile floor and my puppy, who was three months at the time, would drag it around the kitchen. Each panel bends at the "seam", it does not lock into any particular shape. This would be better for outdoors where you could hammer it into the ground to keep it from moving.
1635066
We have it but have not used it. Thought we would use it for our golden doodle puppybut didn't. It is heavy. Sorry I couldn't give you more info. It has not been out of the box.Actually going to sell it.
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I would think it would be just fine. I have a 12lb yorkie (female) and it works great for her. And you will love the neatness of it! My yorkie took to it very quick, she was already pad trained, but being how she was a puppy, she would pull the pad apart sometimes. The UGODOG was the answer for that problem. And it looks much better than a pad or paper on the floor. Just give it a few days and for training, and be sure to put it in the same spot you have always had his paper in. Good Luck!
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No, it will cause the thermostat to run constantly & shorten its life. The thermostat turns on and off according to the pet sitting on top of the pad....constant pressure on top would not be good.