How To Choose The Best Puppy Pee Pads

There are lots of puppy training pads on the market, but not all of them do their job well. Find out how to pick the best puppy pee pads for your pup here & make housebreaking easier for both of you!

There are some good reasons (and situations) for using training pads to housebreak your puppy. These might include:

Living in an apartment, or where you don't have access to a private, fenced yard for potty breaks
Extreme weather - ie cold/wet weather during the winter months
Limited mobility or a location which means you can't get your pup outdoors quickly
Your pup is very, very tiny or is sickly

When this happens you want to make sure you're choosing the right product for the job, because potty training your little one is one of the most important tasks you have as a new puppy owner.

To find out the best and most effective way to use pads to housebreak your new 'baby, just check out my Puppy Training Pads page, then come back here to find the best one for your needs!

If you keep reading this page, you'll find up to date info. and details on some of the most popular ones on the market, plus quick links for more info. or purchase.

Best Puppy Pee Pad Choices

Over the years I've raised and potty trained many, many puppies and I've used all sorts of training aids. When it comes to pee pads, there are lots of different brands and claims, but they don't all measure up!

So, I've put together a short-list of the ones that I think are the best. All three manufacturers featured below produce a range of quality products, and there should be something to fit every puppy/owner/situation right here.....

Nature's Miracle No Tracking Absorbent Housebreaking Pads

Leak-proof plastic backing
Extra-thick top layer (up to 50% thicker than regular puppy pads)
Scratch & tear resistant
Size = 23" x 24"

Ultra dry technology using concentrated polymers which can absorb up to 100X their own volume of fluid.

These super-absorbent pads (each can hold up to 2 cups of urine - that's a LOT of pee), prevent mess being tracked through your home.

Contain pheromones to help encourage your pup to use them and are also mpregnated with the scent of fresh cut grass to help your pup associate the outdoors with his elimination habits... this smells great too and is a nice way of controlling odor.

Nature's Miracle Advanced Ultra Absorbent Pads for Pets

These are a good choice for large breed puppies or older dogs... they have all the advantages of the regular 'Ultra-Lock' puppy pads but they're larger
Each pee pad measures 27" x 23 and holds up to 6 cups of liquid
These may be a little more expensive, but if you need to absorb an above-average amount of pee, then they're worth it.

You might also want to take a look at Nature's Miracle Quick Results Training Pads 80 Count Bag with built-in ties for easy disposal

Simple Solution Original Training Pads

Formulated with a special scent which attracts your puppy to the pee pad
Durable and shed-resistant
Leak-proof plastic backing
Size = 23" x 24"
50 count pack (also available in 100 count)

These thick, 5-layer pee pee pads have a super absorbent core which draws in and contains urine quickly and effectively AND they have powerful odor control properties.

Can hold up to 10x more than the economy puppy pee pads

Simple Solution Training Pads, Extra Large

Well, there's bigger and then there's........ B-I-G-G-E-R! These X-Large pee pee pads measure 28" x 30" and are perfect for large/giant breed puppies or older dogs.
Strong plastic, leak-proof backing
Impregnated with a scent to attract your pup to the pad and help minimize 'accidents' elsewhere

These training pads are also extra-absorbent, with a liquid-to-gel filling that not only traps urine very effectively, but also eliminates odors, stops 'tracking' and makes these pads very durable.

My dogs are big dogs, and although we don't use pee pads for normal housetraining purposes (I crate train all my pups from day one), whenever we've needed to use these training aids for a 'foster' or sick pup, or for very young ones these are my first choice.

Simple Solution ECO-CARE Puppy Pads, 50 Pads

Uses advanced polymer technology that turns liquid into gel to trap liquid effectively
Superior absorbency and odor neutralizing capablility
Size = 23" x 24"

Innovative eco-friendly pads made from 85% recycled fiber

These aren't quite as clean and white looking as most regular puppy pee pads, but they're still very effective and a great, natural 'green' alternative to more mainstream products.

Simple Solution Training Pad Holder

Plastic frame designed to fit all training pads over 21" x 21".

Helps to prevent your puppy from ripping and chewing the pad and also stops it from slipping or sliding on smooth floors.

Comes in 8 pieces which fit together... which makes it portable and easy to clean BUT some customers find that the pieces come apart a little too easily for their liking.

You might also be interested in Simple Solution Economy Training Pads. Measuring 22" x 22", these pads provide good value for money if you want to buy in bulk, and have a young puppy or small/toy dog so don't need super-absorbency. 150 count

OUT! Dog Training Pads with Moisture Lock,

These puppy pee pads use scientifically produced odor control technology
They're also treated with a special scent that encourages your pup to use them
Leak-proof backing
Size = 21" x 23" (these are the smallest ones featured on this page)

Superior 'Moisture-Lock' pads that use super-absorbent polymers to lock liquids inside the pad.

Especially designed to dry quickly to protect your floor more effectively AND prevent that adorable puppy of yours from tracking his mess all through the house.

Other 'Out' puppy training pads & accessories available include....

OUT! Puppy Pad Holder fits any pad over 21" x 21". Sturdy, well made and easy to use.

OUT! Playful Puppy Potty Training Pads, 20-Count with adhesive strips to help keep pad in place