We recently adopted a puppy (12 weeks old) and have started potty training him. Unfortunately we live in Minnesota and within the last week there has been a lot of snow and temperatures are dropping below zero. Within minutes of going outside our puppy is shaking and asking to be let in (sits on our feet and looks at us). We've noted a couple of times where he clearly has to go (will go when we take him back out 10 minutes later) but is holding it because he doesn't like the cold. We live in an apartment building, so it's extremely challenging to keep a grassy area clear and distraction free for consistent potty breaks.
The idea we're considering is getting a grass pad to set up in the garage – it would be "outside" of our home but not actually outside. Our main concern is this won't actually teach him to potty outside and might create issues in the future getting him to transition to outside full time.
Very curious for your thoughts on this.
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