How can i train my 9 yo Labradoodle to start using potty pads?

I want him to use these if it is not possible for him to go outside.

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  • Ann Cherkas Halstead Ann Cherkas Halstead on Mar 02, 2018

    I don’t want hunk that is going to work.

  • Itsmemic Itsmemic on Mar 02, 2018

    why would you want to UNTRAIN a 9 year old dog? Is he starting to have accidents? Is there any way you can put in a dog door to a little fenced in area so he doens't have to hold it.OR go in teh house? I mean a 70 lb dog make a LOT of poop...and puppy pads are not meant to hold that much urine.

  • Pam Pam on Mar 02, 2018

    This may be difficult if your dog is a male.

  • Itsmemic Itsmemic on Mar 02, 2018

    awww..poor guy...but I still think a puppy pad for a large dog is a crappy idea pardon the pun :)

    How about a dog walker taking him out once a day? A senior? A school kid? Maybe you can trade off with another pet owner?

  • Itsmemic Itsmemic on Mar 02, 2018

    you're very kind to think so much about your dog. I suppose you can teach him to go on puppy pads but maybe if you can make a tray type area and put the pads in that it would be more doable.

    If you use the puppy training pads, start putting them outside and let him go on them there...get him used to it...wet them with his urine and start bringing closer to the door until finally inside to the area you want. It's not going to be easy...but can be done with lots of praise. Good luck !