Out Moisture Lock Training Pads Work Well with Pets

My dog is getting older so she has to go outside more often to take care of her business. That is fine as long as someone is at home to let her out. It can be a problem; however, when that isn't the case.

Luckily, Pepper Ann was trained to use dog pads as a puppy. Therefore, she knows exactly where to go if she just can't hold her urine in any longer. She uses them and not the floor or carpet.

Hers and my favorite pad is from Out. It is called the Out Moisture Lock Training Pad. She likes the pad because of its size. It is large enough to make sure she never misses. Her frame fits well onto the surface, which is 21.5" by 23.5".

I like the Out Moisture Lock Training Pad because they are more absorbent than the other pads I've tried. I know that no matter how much Pepper goes, her urine won't leak through onto my carpet or floor. That's very important when Pepper is left alone for long periods of time.

There are 14 pads in a package that retails for around $9. That will last Pepper quite a long time because she rarely has to use them. However, larger amounts are also available in 30, 50 and 80 pad sizes.

Out Moisture Lock Training Pads make several claims, but do they live up to them? Let's take a look.

First of all, Out Moisture Lock Training Pads claim to be 50% more absorbent. That appears to be accurate. The key is the center moisture lock core, which draws the urine from the top pad into the core. There it remains locked into place until the pad is thrown away. The pad works as claimed, earning it 5 out of 5 stars.

Out Moisture Lock Training Pads also promise to be 100% leak-proof. That is due to the bottom, heavy-duty plastic layer. It puts a protective shield between pet urine and the surface where the pad is laid. It doesn't rip, tear, or break easily. It just holds; earning the pad another 5 out 5 stars.

Out Moisture Lock Training Pads are treated with a special scent meant that draws the dog to the pad. That way there's no guesswork involved concerning "where" to put the pad. It works great, leaving no discernible odor that humans can pick up. That is easily worth another 5 out of 5 stars.

The quick drying top sheet of Out Moisture Lock Training Pads helps to prevent tracking of the urine to other parts of the house. The liquid is miraculously drawn into the moisture-lock core while the top layer dries almost immediately. The process leaves little to no trace of odor behind. That earns these pads another 5 out of 5 stars.

Out Moisture Lock Training Pads also contain antimicrobial odor neutralizers. They begin working on the urine smell almost immediately to keep the house smelling clean and fresh. They work. The pads never retain an unpleasant smell. That's worth another 5 out of 5 stars.

That is 25 out of 25 stars. That constitutes a perfect rating for Out Moisture Lock Training Pads.

Using these pads is easy. Just unfold one and place it down on the floor. Make sure the plastic side is down against the surface and the tissue side is facing up.

Show your pet the pad and let him sniff it for a few minutes. The dog will quickly understand what the purpose of the pad is because it has the special scent trapped inside to lure him.

When the dog uses the pad, be sure to praise him lavishly or reward him. It is important for the dog to associate good things with using the pad.

If you are training a new puppy and he or she makes a mistake and urinates elsewhere, bring the dog to the pad to reinforce that's where he's supposed to go. Move the pad closer and closer to the outside door, until he associates urinating with that. Then finally move the pad itself outside to show him that is where he is supposed to go when he can.

Be sure to discard soiled pads as soon as possible and replace with a fresh pad if desired. Never leave a soiled pad out for the dog to reuse. Chances are, he won't do that but might go elsewhere instead.

Out Moisture Lock Training Pads can also be used in dog carriers or crates for transportation purposes. Place a pad near the door during bad weather to help catch residue off of wet or dirty paws. These pads can even be used underneath a kitty litter box to help prevent the mess from spreading onto the floor.

Out Moisture Lock Training Pads are made in the USA. Out pads are a product of Out International, Inc., from Dallas, Texas. The company also has an office in the United Kingdom.

RATING SCALE:

5 stars = outstanding
4 stars = good
3 stars = average
2 stars = below average
1 star = poor