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The FloorMate Training Guide

1. Choose the right location.

Pick a quiet, low traffic area. Ideally near where your dog already tends to go if they are currently using pee pads. Please note, that once you place the FloorMate on your floor it is meant to stay put. This means is can also be a trip hazard. Its meant to grip to your floors, but is easily moveable when you pick it up.

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Closeup of Pee pad on FloorMate

2. Keep the location consistent.

Dogs learn through repetition. Consistency builds confidence.

3. Set up the FloorMate.

Take off the package wrapping and place the FloorMate in the perfect location for your pup. Place our companion PeePad securely inside the FloorMate. Our PeePads have a mild adhesive on each corner to help your pads stay in place. Make sure it lays flat. No wrinkles or movement.

Closeup detail of adhesive on pee pad
Dog sniffing FloorMate

4. Let your dog sniff it and investigate it freely.

No pressure. If they look at it, sniff it, or step near it, mark and praise with a “Yes” or other gentle encouragement.

5. Create predictable potty times.

  1. Bring your dog to the FloorMate:

    1. First thing in the morning

    2. After naps

    3. After meals

    4. After play

    5. Before bedtime

  2. Stand quietly. Avoid talking to much or distracting them.

Older dog sitting next to FloorMate in mud room
Dog with treats near a FloorMate

6. Reward Immediately

  • The moment they begin to go try hard not to say anything until they are done going. You can do a silent cheer in your head. When they are finished going, treat and praise warmly.

  • Timing matters! Reinforce within seconds.

7. If they miss the PeePad:

  • Do not scold

  • Clean your floors thoroughly with an enzymatic cleaner

  • Increase supervision and guide them to the pad in predictable potty times to reinforce objective.

  • Dogs don’t “mess up” on purpose, they just need continued guidance.

Pee on floor next to FloorMate
Older dog standing on FloorMate

8. Make it a habit.

  • Repeat, Repeat, Repeat.

  • Dogs thrive on routine, clear cues and most of a  positive reinforcement. All of these will help create emotional safety for your pup.

9. It becomes routine over time.

Within days to a few weeks (depending on age and history) most dogs will understand exactly where to go.

Pee on pee pad

Extra Tips for Success

  1. If transitioning from outdoor pottying, move the pad closer to the door at first.  Then gradually to its final location.  

  2. If transitioning from other disposable pads, rub a lightly used pad on the new PeePads so it carries a familiar scent.

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