Shelter Volunteer Reveals Why Senior Dogs Accidents Has Nothing To Do With Age, Dementia or Stubbornness And What To Do Instead
Former Shelter Volunteer & Dog Training Consultant
Here's what most peple don't realize:
- IT ISIN"T HIS AGE
- IT ISN'T stubbornness
- HE ISN'T "choosing" the carpet
The problem is that traditional pee pad, diapers, and belly bands don't speak your dog's aging language anymore.
After working with over 3.200+ senior dogs at our shelter over 6 years and watching owners try everything with the same result
I discovered something that changed everything...
The Moment I Knew I Had to Do Something
My name is Sarah Mitchell, and for 6 years I was the volunteer of Riverside County Animal Shelter in California. I loved that job. But there was one day I'll never forget the day that changed everything.
I begged him to give us one more chance. But he'd made up his mind. Luna wasn't sick, she was just an old dog whose brain couldn't do what his owner kept asking it to do. That night, I went home and cried. Then I got angry. Then I decided I was going to find a solution - no matter how long it took. Because Luna wasn't alone.
The Pattern I Started Noticing
After Luna, I became obsessed. I started documenting every dog that came through our shelter. And I noticed something strange:
Some senior dogs that have dementia or are blind, would walk into the shelter and immediately start using our training pads.
What was the difference?
I spent months researching canine scent behavior. That's when I discovered the answer:
Dogs don't see the world like we do -they SMELL it.
As dogs age that part of their brain that handles the learned behavior like going for a walk, recognizing what a pad is for or connecting "outside" with "bathroom" - starts to fade.. that's normal, that's aging.
But there's one thing that every dog has: His natural Instincts.
When a dog needs to go, he follows his nose. Every dog on earth looks for scent markers that tell them "this is where you go." Every fire hydrant. Every tree. Every spot another dog has been. Nobody taught them that. It's a simple instinct that doesn't go.
Regular pads don't have that scent. To a dog's nose they smell like plastic and chemicals.
That's when it hit me: What if we could put that natural scent, the one every dog already responds to directly into a pad?
Introducing The Pup Pad: The First Pee Pad That Speaks Your Dog's Language
I spent the next 2 years working with veterinary behaviorists and scent specialists to develop what I wish I'd had when Luna was alive:
A reusable pee pad infused with natural pheromones that guide dogs exactly where to go—instantly, without any training.
Here's what makes makes it different from every reusable or disposable pee pad on the market
1. Patented REAL DOG SCENT Infusion Technology
Its not pheromones, that other reusable pee pads use. ( we tested those, they only work on young puppies )
We identified the specific compound that works on aging dogs, who are losing the ability to see and act.
(methyl p-hydroxybenzoate) This is the compound that signals 'bathroom spot' to senior dogs and infused it directly into the pad's core layer.
In our shelter trials, we saw something incredible:
90%
of dogs used the pad correctly on their first try
77%
of dogs were consistently using it within 24 hours
90%
Noticed that this product has significantly improved their life.
Now Helping 50,000+ Senior Dog Owners Make Their Dog's Last Years Their Best Years
After we started using the Pup Pad in our shelter, word spread fast. Other shelters started calling. Then rescue organizations. Then everyday dog owners. Today, the Pup Pad is in over 50,000 homes and preventing the same heartbreak I saw with Luna.
"I'm not exaggerating when I say this gave me my mornings back. I was up at 5AM every single day for almost a year. Stripping sheets, mopping floors, doing laundry before work. My boy is 12 and he just can't hold it overnight anymore. I tried everything — diapers, belly bands, those washable pads. He'd go right next to the pad every time. First week with this I thought it wasn't working. Second week he was hitting it every night. I woke up last Saturday at 8AM. EIGHT. I just laid there for a minute because I forgot what that felt like."
"We just moved into a new apartment with hardwood floors and I was terrified. My girl is 14 and she's been having accidents for months. I was putting towels down everywhere like a crazy person. The landlord doesn't know how bad it's been and honestly I was scared we'd lose our deposit or worse. A friend told me about this and I figured what's another $30 at this point. She started using it on day 2. DAY 2. My floors are fine. I can actually relax in my own home now."
Over 95% of customers report:
Veterinary Behaviorist Approved
90%
Noticed that this product has significantly improved their life.
90%
Their dog used the pad correctly within 24 hours
84%
Complete elimination of floor accidents
100%
Saving $80+ per month on disposable pads
50,000+ Five Star Reviews
Why Disposable Pads Keep Failing (And Why This Works)
After years in the shelter system, I saw dog owners try everything. Here's the truth about why those solutions don't work and what makes the Senior Pad different:
| Senior Pad | Disposable Pads | |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Attraction | ||
| Training Required | ||
| Durability | ||
| Leak Protection | ||
| Order Control | ||
| Monthly Cost | ||
| Non-Slip Grip | ||
| Chew/Tear Resistance | ||
| Success Rate in Shelters |
Why Disposable Pads Don't Work:
The disposable pad industry makes $2.8 billion per year. They NEED you to keep buying. That's why their pads are designed to be mediocre good enough that you keep trying, but bad enough that you keep buying more. I saw this cycle destroy hundreds of dog-owner relationships in our shelter. Dogs got labeled 'untrainable' when the real problem was the product.
Why the Senior Pad Works:
Because I'm not trying to sell you pads every month. I designed this to ACTUALLY SOLVE the problem, and help your long life companion live the best life he can possible have, without any restrictions around the house. You don't need my product anymore. You just need to wash it. That's what makes this different.
How the SCENT Technology Actually Works
The science behind why dogs are instantly attracted to this pad
I'm not asking you to 'just trust me.' Let me show you exactly how this works:
The Science of Canine Scent Behavior
When a dog needs to eliminate, their brain is searching for two specific things:
1. Territorial markers (dog smell from other dogs)
2. Substrate texture (the feeling under their paws).
Regular pee pads fail because they only address #2. They feel like a bathroom spot, but they don't SMELL like one.
What We Did Differently
Working with veterinary behaviorists, we identified the specific pheromone compound (methyl p-hydroxybenzoate) that dogs naturally use to mark elimination spots. We then infused this compound into the pad's absorption layer using a time-release polymer system. This means:
- The pheromone is released slowly over 300+ washes
- It remains detectable to your dog (but not to humans)
- It mimics the natural scent markers dogs instinctively seek
Try the Pup Pad Risk-Free for 90 Days
Use it. Wash it. Let your dog use it as many times as needed.
If your dog doesn't love it—or if you're not completely satisfied for ANY reason—just send it back and I'll refund every penny.
No complicated process. No restocking fees. No questions asked. You can even return it after washing it multiple times. I don't care. I just want it to work for you.
Former Shelter Volunteer & Dog Training Consultant