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A calm, force-free system built on routine and positive reinforcement. Follow these steps and most dogs learn exactly where to go within days to a few weeks.
1Pick a quiet, low-traffic area, ideally near where your dog already tends to go if they're using pee pads now. Once placed, the FloorMate is meant to stay put: it grips your floors (so keep the trip hazard in mind) but lifts easily whenever you need to move it.
2Dogs learn through repetition. Resist the urge to move the FloorMate around, consistency is what builds your pup's confidence and speeds everything up.
3Remove the packaging and set the FloorMate in its spot. Place a companion Pee Pad securely inside, our pads have a mild adhesive on each corner to help them stay put. Make sure it lays flat, with no wrinkles or movement.
4No pressure. If they look at it, sniff it, or step near it, mark and praise with a gentle “Yes” or other soft encouragement. Curiosity is exactly what you want.
5Bring your dog to the FloorMate first thing in the morning, after naps, after meals, after play, and before bedtime. Stand quietly, avoid talking too much or distracting them while they settle in.
6The moment they begin to go, stay quiet until they finish (a silent cheer in your head works). As soon as they're done, treat and praise warmly. Timing matters, reinforce within seconds.
7Don't scold. Clean your floors thoroughly with an enzymatic cleaner, increase supervision, and guide them back to the pad at predictable potty times. Dogs don't “mess up” on purpose, they just need continued guidance.
8Repeat, repeat, repeat. Dogs thrive on routine, clear cues, and plenty of positive reinforcement, all of which create the emotional safety your pup needs to succeed.
9Within days to a few weeks, depending on age and history, most dogs will understand exactly where to go. Stay patient and consistent, and it clicks.
Consistency is the secret to fast, low-stress training. Guide your pup to the pad at these five key moments each day:
Start with the pad closer to the door your dog uses, then gradually move it toward its final location as they get comfortable.
Rub a lightly used pad on the new Bella & Co. Pee Pads so they carry a familiar scent your dog already recognizes.
Pair the FloorMate with our ultra-absorbent Pee Pads for a clean, leak-proof indoor potty routine your dog will actually stick to.