Use what is called the puppy apartment technique. Have a pen, or crate, or some way to keep them confined, and have one side be a very obvious bed (toys, water dish, etc) and the potty pad on the other side. This'll help reinforce the surface that they are supposed to be pottying on. When you have them out, watch them like a hawk to make sure that you can immediately move them onto the pad if they try pottying beside it. The key is you have to be watching and prevent it from happening otherwise they have no reason to think that "close enough" isn't good enough. If you're having trouble keeping an eye on them, use a leash to tether them to you at all times. I know it sounds like a PITA but diligence truly is the key to potty training. It's up to the owner to make sure they are supervising and redirecting EVERY accident the moment it begins. You have to catch them in the act in order to correct the behavior. This is also why it'll help to have the "puppy apartment" setup, because even when you cannot be there to watch them, they'll be training themselves to use the pad since they will avoid pottying on their own bed and the pad will be their only option. Good luck!!! =D
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