The product is great. I have 4 small dogs that do NOT go walking in heat, do not like rain, do not like wind, so I often have issues. I used "wee wee pads" and generic ones for ages. They had to be cleaned daily and were rather nasty looking. My condo is done in an "Asiatic" motif so they fit in nicely. I loved them BUT they hold TOO MUCH urine and feces. The fact is that while I loved them, after a few weeks I had to call and ask how to remedy the situation. They are a better alternative to wee wee pads in an aesthetic way, BUT not in a functional way. I have hosed them, used vinegar, (which repels the dogs) used fabreze (same issue) name it I have tried.In general I like them and the company is much more honest than their AKC backed "puppy potty" but the fact is I can drench the grass and barely any water even gets into the tray. This means a whole lot of urine is getting trapped. I finally hosed them off outside today and experienced SOME relief but I still smell that odor.
If you have a patio you intend to use them on, I recommend them. I also would recommend you contact the company if you have an area you want to cover, they make "fake turf" so it is perfect. But for indoor use unless you have well trained dogs that will go to a basement or unused area, it is smelly and I have yet to remedy this. That said, it does look much better than the pads.
This product has a number of advantages over the potty patch (which I used) and similar products:
-Two pieces vs three, making it easier to clean (however recommend using inserts to absorb urineWee-Wee Housebreaking Pads for Dogs, 150-Pack )
-Deep tray w/ridges and large offsets
-Large one-piece footprint disburses urine and reduces misses by dog
-High quality synthetic grass lasts have had a for year
Update 7/8/2012:
Have had this product now for a year. I finally got around to giving the grass a major restoration. I simply immersed it in the sink using 1 gallon vinegar mixed w/one gallon water for several hours. Miraculously, all the urine smell has been neutralized. I put my nose right up to the grass and couldn't smell anything. I now plan on doing this once a month. See Heinz White Vinegar Distilled, 128 oz.I purchased the puppy potty because I was tired of looking at the "white" pads and the expense! I have a 12 pound Shih Tzu that has been housebroke to use the pads and go outside. She does not like to go out when it is raining and this is a wonderful alternative. Also, my husband and I work and do not worry about hurrying home to let her out.
The puppy potty arrived very quickly. I was impressed with the size because when using the white pads I always used two, side by side. My dog didn't know what to think of it at first. So, I placed a soiled white pad, on top of the grass for the scent. Once she used it, I then placed it underneath the grass pad. She started using it right away!
I was a little leary about purchasing this item due to those reviews about the smell. I wash the pad every couple of days, with mild soap, rinse it well and have had no odor problem! I would highly recommend this because it is an awesome product, and you gotta love the price!
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