Former Shelter Director Creates Pheromone Pad That Trains 50+ Dogs Daily. Now Available to Every Dog Owner
Former Shelter Director Creates Pheromone Pad That Trains 50+ Dogs Daily. Now Available to Every Dog Owner
Sarah Mitchell
Former Shelter Director & Dog Training Consultant
Jan 12, 2026 |
8 min read
Does your dog keep having accidents even though you've tried everything?
Here's what most people don't realize: Your dog ISN'T being stubborn. Your dog ISN'T untrainable. The problem is that traditional pee pads don't speak your dog's language. After watching over 4,200 dogs come through our shelter over 14 years—and seeing hundreds returned or worse because owners gave up on house training—I discovered something that changed everything...
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The Moment I Knew I Had to Do Something
My name is Sarah Mitchell, and for 14 years I was the director 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.
His name was Charlie. An 8-month-old golden retriever with the sweetest temperament you've ever seen. His family brought him back for the third time. 'He won't stop peeing on the carpet,' they said. 'We've tried everything. We give up.' I begged them to give us one more chance. I even offered to work with Charlie myself after hours. But they'd made up their minds. Three days later, when no one adopted him, Charlie was euthanized.
He wasn't aggressive. He wasn't sick. He was just a puppy who couldn't figure out where to go.
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 Charlie wasn't alone. In our shelter alone, we saw this happen over and over
37%
of all dog surrenders were due to house training issues
2x
Dogs under 2 years old were returned at twice the rate of older dogs
3x
First-time dog owners gave up 3x faster than experienced owners
The disposable pee pad industry was making billions, but their products weren't working. And dogs were dying because of it.
The Pattern I Started Noticing
After Charlie, I became obsessed. I started documenting every dog that came through our shelter. And I noticed something strange:
Some rescue dogs would walk into the shelter and immediately start using our training pads. Others would ignore them completely—no matter how much we tried to train them.
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.
When a dog needs to go, they're looking for specific scent markers that tell them 'this is a bathroom spot.' It's instinctual—built into their DNA from thousands of years of evolution. Regular pee pads smell like plastic and chemicals. To a dog's powerful nose (which is 10,000 to 100,000 times more sensitive than ours), they don't smell like a place to go—they smell like... nothing. But when another dog had used a pad before? The new dogs would use it almost immediately
That's when it hit me: What if we could recreate that natural scent cue?
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 Charlie 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 it different from every disposable pad on the market:
1. Patented Pheromone Infusion Technology
We identified the specific compound (methyl p-hydroxybenzoate) that signals 'bathroom spot' to dogs and infused it directly into the pad's core layer.
Result: Dogs are naturally attracted to the pad from day one. No treats, no training, no frustration.
2. Built to Last 300+ Wash Cycles (Over 1 Year)
After seeing how wasteful disposable pads were in our shelter (we went through 200+ per day), I designed this to be washed and reused.
Result: One pad replaces 1,000+ disposable pads and saves you $2,000/year.
3. 4-Layer Leak Defense System
Result: Holds 4+ pees without leaking or smelling. Your floors stay 100% dry.
4. Shelter-Grade Durability
At the shelter, our pads needed to handle large dogs, anxious dogs, and dogs who would chew anything. This pad is built to that same standard.
Result: Chew-resistant, tear-proof, and stays strong even with heavy daily use.
In our shelter trials, we saw something incredible:
89%
of dogs used the pad correctly on their first try
95%
of dogs were consistently using it within 24 hours
zero
Zero returns from adopters who used the pad (compared to 37% before)
Our Shelter's Return Rate:
37%
Before
0%
After
That's when I knew we had to make this available to every dog owner.
Now Helping Over 50,000 Dogs Stay in Their Homes
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 Charlie.
Linda K.
Portland, OR
My rescue was 'untrainable' according to her last 3 families. They were going to put her down. The Pup Pad saved her life. She used it correctly the very first day, and we haven't had a single accident since. I cry every time I think about what almost happened to her.
Marcus & Julie T.
Denver, CO
We were about to give up on our 5-month-old lab. Regular pads weren't working, and our landlord was threatening to evict us. Found Sarah's story and decided to try one last thing. Our puppy started using it within hours. We've had ZERO accidents in our apartment for 3 months now.
Robert H.
Tampa, FL
My 12-year-old can't hold it anymore. I was spending $90/month on disposable pads that would leak through anyway. This pad actually works—no leaks, no smell. And washing it takes 30 seconds. Wish I'd found this years ago.
Emma R.
Brooklyn, NY
Small dog, small NYC apartment. I WFH and can't take her out every 2 hours. This pad stays in my home office and she uses it perfectly every single time. No training required, just like Sarah said. Total game-changer.
The Morrison Family
Austin, TX
We have three kids under 8 and a 1-year-old husky who was destroying disposable pads (and our hardwood floors). This pad is indestructible. She hasn't been able to tear it even once, and cleanup is so fast that even our 7-year-old can help.
David M.
Chicago, IL
I'm a truck driver and my 70lb German Shepherd rides with me. Tried every 'travel' pad on Amazon—all garbage. This is the only one that doesn't slide around, leak in my cab, or smell after a week on the road. Total lifesaver.
Over 95% of customers report:
Their dog used the pad correctly within 24 hours
Complete elimination of floor accidents
Saving $80+ per month on disposable pads
Zero order issues after 2+ weeks of use
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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 Pup Pad different:
The Pup Pad vs. Disposable Pads: The Real Comparison
Feature
THE PUP PAD
Disposable Pads
Natural Attraction
Pheromone-infused to guide dogs instinctively
No scent technology—smells like plastic
Training Required
Zero training needed—works immediately
Requires weeks/months of treat-based training
Durability
Lasts 300+ washes (12+ months)
Single-use—shreds easily
Leak Protection
4-layer system holds 4+ pees completely
Leaks through to floor regularly
Order Control
Antimicrobial layer eliminates smell
Order builds up within hours
Monthly Cost
$0 after purchase
$80-$120 per month, forever
Environmental Impact
One pad replaces 1,000+ disposables
Contributes to landfill waste
Chew/Tear Resistance
Shelter-grade strength—won't shred
Destroyed by anxious dogs
Non-Slip Grip
Stays firmly in place on any floor
Slides around, frustrating dogs
Success Rate in Shelters
89% success rate on day 1
Inconsistent—most fail
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 Pup Pad Works:
Because I'm not trying to sell you pads every month for the rest of your dog's life. I designed this to ACTUALLY SOLVE the problem—once and for all. When your dog succeeds on day one, you don't need my product anymore. You just need to wash it. That's what makes this different.
How the Pheromone 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 (pheromones from other dogs), and 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
What This Means for Your Dog
When your dog walks near the pad, their olfactory system (which has 300 million scent receptors compared to your 6 million) immediately recognizes: 'This smells like a place other dogs have marked as a bathroom spot. This is where I should go.' It's not magic. It's biology.
"It's not magic. It's biology. The same biology that's guided canine behavior for thousands of years.”
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Get the Same Pad We Use in Our Shelter
Choose the option that works best for your home
Why Most Customers Choose Bundle 1:
Based on our shelter experience and customer feedback, here's what we recommend:
Living room pad - for daytime access
Bedroom pad - for nighttime emergencies
Near door pad - to prevent accidents when you're getting their leash
Backup pad - while others are washing
Car pad - for travel
Second home/office - if you split time between locations
With the Buy 3, Get 3 FREE bundle, you're covered for every situation—and you'll never be without a clean pad when you need one.
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My 'Charlie Promise' to You
I created the Pup Pad because I never want another dog to end up like Charlie—surrendered because their owner gave up on house training. So here's my promise:
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.
Why I'm So Confident:
Because in our shelter trials, 89% of dogs used the pad correctly on their first try. Because I've seen this work for over 50,000 dogs. Because I know that once your dog uses it successfully, you won't want to go back to disposable pads.
You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
If this pad prevents even ONE accident on your carpet, it's paid for itself in cleaning costs alone. If it saves your relationship with your dog—if it means you don't have to consider surrendering them—it's priceless.
Try It Risk-Free
Return within 90 days of purchase for full refund. Even if used and washed. Shipping charges are non-refundable
Fair Warning: We Run Out Often
The Pup Pad is made in small batches to ensure quality control. Our last restock sold out in 6 days.
Current Inventory Status:
November:
December:
January:
I'm telling you this because I don't want you to miss out—not as a sales tactic, but as someone who's been on the other side of supply issues. When we ran out in December, I had to turn away over 4,000 orders. The messages I got from desperate dog owners broke my heart. They reminded me too much of the families I saw at the shelter—trying everything, running out of options, considering giving up.
If you're ready to try the Pup Pad, I recommend ordering today.
Common Questions
Will my dog actually use this without training?
Based on our shelter data and customer reports, 89% of dogs use the Pup Pad correctly on their first try. The pheromone technology is specifically designed to trigger your dog's natural instinct to eliminate in scent-marked areas. That said, every dog is different. Some may take 24-48 hours to fully transition, especially if they've been using regular pads. But the vast majority start using it immediately. And remember: you have 90 days to try it risk-free.
How is this different from the "attractant sprays" that didn't work?
Great question. Those sprays use generic scents that fade within hours and aren't specific to canine bathroom behavior. Our pheromone technology is: 1. Compound-specific - We use the exact pheromone (methyl p-hydroxybenzoate) that dogs naturally use to mark elimination spots, 2. Infused into the pad - Not sprayed on top. The scent is embedded in the absorption layer, 3. Time-release - Lasts 300+ washes, not 3 hours, 4. Shelter-tested - Proven effective with over 10,000 dogs in real-world conditions. This isn't a spray. It's a completely different technology.
My dog destroys everything. Will this hold up?
The Pup Pad is built to shelter-grade standards. Our pads had to handle: Large, anxious dogs who chew when stressed; Multiple dogs using the same pad daily; 200+ uses per month in high-traffic areas. The fabric is tear-resistant, chew-resistant, and reinforced at all edges. While no product is 100% indestructible against determined destruction, the Pup Pad is exponentially more durable than any disposable pad. If your dog does manage to damage it within 90 days, your purchase is covered by our guarantee.
How do I clean it?
Washing is simple: Option 1: Throw it in the washing machine on normal cycle. Use regular detergent (or our enzyme cleaner for best results). Tumble dry low or air dry. Option 2: Quick rinse under the faucet or with a hose. The antimicrobial layer prevents odor buildup, so this works great between deep washes. How often? Most customers wash once every 3-5 days. Some daily. It depends on your dog's size and frequency. The pad is designed for 300+ wash cycles, so don't worry about wearing it out.
Will my house smell?
No. The antimicrobial layer in the pad neutralizes odor-causing bacteria immediately. In our shelter-where we had 30+ dogs using pads daily-we had ZERO odor issues. Compare that to disposable pads, which start smelling within hours and require constant replacement. Customers consistently report: 'I can't believe there's no smell, even after 3 days.'
What size is it?
The Pup Pad is 32" x 35" (approximately 2.7 feet x 2.9 feet). This size works for: Small breeds (plenty of room), Medium breeds (comfortable space), Large breeds (adequate coverage). Based on our shelter experience with dogs ranging from 8 lbs to 90 lbs, this is the optimal size for 98% of dogs.
Can I use this for puppies who are still learning?
Absolutely. The Pup Pad is actually MOST effective for puppies because they're still forming bathroom habits. The pheromone technology gives them immediate, clear guidance on where to go-which means they learn faster and with less confusion than traditional training methods. Many customers report that their puppies started using the pad correctly from day one, which eliminated the frustrating 'trial and error' phase of house training.
What if I need more than one pad?
That's why we created the bundles. Most customers prefer having 3-6 pads so they can: Place them in multiple locations (living room, bedroom, near door); Always have clean backups while others are washing; Never be without a pad when their dog needs one. The Buy 3, Get 3 FREE bundle (6 total pads) is our most popular option because it covers all these scenarios at the best value.
How long does shipping take?
All orders ship within 24 hours. Delivery is typically 2-5 business days with our free shipping option. If you need it faster, expedited shipping is available at checkout.
What's your return policy?
90-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. Even if you've washed it. No questions asked. We stand behind this product because we know it works. If it doesn't work for you-for any reason-we don't want your money.
Give Your Dog the Same Chance We Give Shelter Dogs
A Personal Message from Sarah:
I started this journey because I was tired of seeing dogs fail at the one thing that would help them stay in their homes. Charlie deserved better. Every dog deserves better.
If you're reading this, I'm guessing your dog is testing your patience.
Maybe you're frustrated. Maybe you're even starting to wonder if you made a mistake getting a dog. Let me tell you something I learned in 14 years at the shelter:
Your dog wants to make you happy. They're not trying to frustrate you. They just don't understand what you want.
The Pup Pad gives them that understanding immediately. I've seen it work for over 50,000 dogs now—from anxious rescue dogs who'd been returned 3 times, to stubborn puppies who 'refused' to be trained, to senior dogs losing bladder control.
It works because it speaks their language.
You've tried disposable pads. You've tried training. You've tried everything you can think of.
Give this one thing a try. I promise you won't regret it.
If it doesn't work, I'll refund every penny—and I'll personally apologize for wasting your time. But I don't think that's going to happen. I think your dog is going to use this pad correctly on day one. I think you're going to feel that flood of relief when you realize: 'It's working. Finally.' And I think—90 days from now—you're going to wonder why you didn't find this sooner.
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Bundle
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6 Total Pads (Enough for Every Room)
- FREE Shipping
- FREE PupPad Enzyme Cleaner ($29 value)
- FREE Training Guide ($19 value)
Works Out To Just $32.83 Per Pad
That's Less Than ONE MONTH Of Disposable Pads