My dog tends to drag his training pads around. Would it be easy for him to take the grass out of the plastic?
1292110
Yes, but I solved this by cutting the lid that comes with it into a frame that holds it down. See my review (July 2015).
1292111
Yes, it's not "clipped" into place, it just lies on top of the tray. But I think the fact that it's not just lying on the floor by itself, like a puppy pad is, might help.
1292112
No, it is quite heavy, over a pound. It's also machine washable, and folds back into position. I have had breeders tell us that they put this is a pen with mulitple puppies running over it. In a high traffic area with many dogs running over the Piddle Place, you can use a small piece of velcro, but should not be necessary.
2172135
Yes. Due to the material being water proof my dog has a tendency to slide a little.
1239924
Very easy, everything can be wiped down with a rag. My pup had an accident in his pen and I just wiped it down with a rag and some Natures Miracle and it was dry and ready to use again in no time.
654297
I use the pads for my toy poodle, who does not go outside at all. I put them on top of my carpet, and they work very well. No leaks to the carpet underneath. I cannot use the paper/plastic pads, as she thinks they are toys and tears them to shreds. She just uses these pads, and does not try to bite them or play with them. Problem solved! Great product.
786300
I've read that once a dog is trained to use an indoor system it may be very difficult to teach him to go outside. I would suggest putting it outside on a patio/porch (if that's not what you were already planning to do) and because this has "grass" I would think that would make the transition to going in a grassed yard easier later.
2278695
Unfortunately, no. My dog has the same problem. It is pretty easy to clean though.
104697
My dog was 8 years old at the time I bought it. The problem I had was that my dog was so well trained she would only go outside, nowhere else, not even the patio, it had to be outside. So if your dog is the same way, you may have the same problem. I'm not sure what the "run" material is made of, but if it's anything other than real grass then this will probably work fine.
712486
I have two puppies and they do shred the pads, They do not do this all the time though, I buy the blue piddle pads and try to tuck in any excess around the pads. I find these pads very useful for training in spite of the tearing
712485
It's hard to say -- This one does hold each corner securely, but if your pup is determined to shred the pad, I'm not sure any holder will prevent it.
1510305
I can see that being a problem with a big ball. My shepherd tends to bat it around with his fore legs and shove it with his snout. The ball is really hard. We use it on grass so it hasn't been scratched up too badly. I'd think if the plastic were scratched by pavement it would be really abrasive.
333250
Yes, I do it all the time. If the grass is tall, it will wrap around the tines and bar. Hard to pull out. Buy the weed reducers which help prevent this. Mantis 1722 Power Tiller Weed Reducers for Gardening
1866145
It might be ok to keep outside. The top is just a flip top however there is another plastic piece that seals the the inside bag area and it has to he pushed down to dump the waste in. Also I'm not sure how much waste there is with a dog and maybe how big your dog is. I use it for my cats litter clean up and I can go more than a week before having to dispose of it. I'm not sure how much help this was.
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Yes, my puppy is up to about 75% of indoor using. The year old one is more stubborn. I put a used pad on it so they would find the scent. I'd like another for the sunroom on the opposite side of house, but hope with time, it won't manner. I clean on Saturdays. So easy to pour our and rinse off. No foul odors.if surface gives, it may not be snapped in correctly, or maybe, a larger size is needed. I don't like the turf ones. The washable pads also worked well if you wash daily. Good luck
1446119
Yes. If your dog is already use to using the pads. Anyways I would put a soiled pad on top of the tray.
604792
The hard plastic container should be safe, but the turf isn't too tough if they decide to chew on it. Might try zip tying it down.
1653256
Certain sizes come with a disposable box- the larger sizes do not. You need to either purchase the plastic tray from Doggie Lawn, or use a tray from a different dog training method. ( artificial turf type). If using the plastic tray- I highly recommend lining the tray with plastic trash bags. Makes clean up a breeze.
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This all really depends on the size of your dog and how often they pee. I was able to keep mine for 2 months before it completely died. Just pick up the poo and spray the lawn with water twice a day you can go to the dollar store and get a spray bottle to use. Its not a permanent solution because it is real grass but its easy to dispose. I've tried the artificial grass that you clean and my pup hated it. She loves this one though