Gordon Ramsay DOG PAD Shocker: Train Your Dog Like THIS Before You Make the Tabloids
As bad as the recent news story about a dog using a dog pad inside a Gordon Ramsay restaurant was… it could have been worse.
At least that dog knew what the pad was for.
Does yours?
Reviewed by Sarah Mitchell
Former Shelter Director & Dog Training Consultant
You've probably seen the story by now...
A woman went out to dine at Gordon Ramsay’s Street Pizza in London with her husband and newborn baby. Another customer pulled out a dog pad, and placed it on the restaurant floor.
And then the dog used it. Right there. As the other diners were trying to enjoy their meals.
The video went viral. Fifteen million views. Gordon Ramsay himself weighed in. And the tabloids had a field day.
Obviously, the dog wasn't the problem.
The problem was the owner.
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There's a million reasons your dog might need to use pads.
Maybe you just brought home a new pup…
And the whole "house training" thing feels like you're trying to solve a puzzle with no instructions.
Or maybe your work schedule is brutal…
And getting home in time for every bathroom break just isn't realistic.
Maybe your older dog has started having little "surprises" in the night…
And you're not sure what's going on.
Or maybe it's the middle of winter…
And neither of you wants to deal with 6am trips outside in the freezing cold.
Whatever your reason is?
It's valid. No judgment here. (Just… keep it in the house, yeah? Restaurants tend to frown on that sort of thing.)
But here's the thing most dog owners never realize…
There's actually a specific way dogs *think* about pads.
And if you don't understand it...
You could accidentally be making the whole process WAY harder than it needs to be.
Dogs Don’t Follow Rules. They Follow Signals.
When a dog sees a dog pad, they aren’t thinking “this is my designated bathroom spot.” They’re smelling for a signal that tells them what that object is for.
Most dog pads don’t have that signal.
So an average disposable pad is just just a thing on the floor to them. A texture. Maybe a faint chemical smell from the plastic backing. Nothing that speaks to a dog’s instincts in any meaningful way.
So what happens? Your dog sniffs it, gets no clear signal back, and they make their best guess.
Sometimes that guess is right, and they use the pad. Or sometimes they end up six inches to the left of the pad. Sometimes it’s your rug, because the texture isn’t that different.
This is why so many dog owners feel like they’re failing at something that should be simple.
But they're not failing at all. They’re just trying to use a tool that was never designed to communicate with their dog.
Not because they learned it.
But because they were born knowing.
Every dog is.
That’s why 89% of dogs use the NovaPaw Pup Pad correctly on the very first try.
Not after weeks of training. The FIRST time.
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Why Most Pads Set You Up to Fail
Walk down any pet store aisle and you’ll find a wall of dog pad that all look more or less the same. Some of them may advertise an attractant scent to help your dog understand what the pad is for.
Here’s what they don’t tell you on the packaging.
Those attractant sprays are applied after manufacturing. Which means they start fading the moment the package is opened. Within hours, the scent your dog was supposed to respond to is already weakening. Within a day or two, it’s essentially gone.
So you’re not actually pad-training your dog. You’re just getting lucky a few times before the signal disappears — and then wondering why the accidents started again.
Disposable pads have other problems, too.
They’re slippery, which makes some dogs reluctant to stand on them.
They’re easy to shred, which makes some dogs treat them as toys.
And when they leak — and they do — you’re looking at potential damage to hardwood floors and carpets that can cost you your security deposit, or more.
The NovaPaw Pup Pad doesn’t have any of these problems.
The pheromone signal is integrated during manufacturing and never fades — not after a week, not after a month, not after 300 washes.
The 4-layer absorption system locks in moisture completely, so your floors stay dry and odors don’t travel.
The pad's non-slip base holds firm on tile, hardwood, and carpet.
And the shelter-grade durability means it stays intact even when your dog is teething and treats everything in reach like a chew toy.
Pheromone Signal Technology:
Embedded in the fabric. Your dog's instinct does the training
300+ Machine Washes: One pad replaces years of disposables.
4-Layer Leak-Proof Absorption: Locks moisture in. Nothing reaches your floor.
Shred-Resistant Fabric: Built to survive chewing, clawing, and puppy chaos.
Antimicrobial Odor Control: Breaks down bacteria. No lingering smell after washing.
90-Day Money-Back Guarantee: Doesn't work? Full refund. No questions.
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Put the Pad Down. Let the Signal Do the Work.
The dog in that restaurant video knew exactly what to do. She didn’t sniff the pad and wander off. She didn’t go six inches to the left. The pad went down and she used it correctly.
And if the pad you offer is easy for them to understand, your dog can do the exact same thing at home. Dogs are remarkably consistent once they have a signal worth responding to.
The NovaPaw Pup Pad gives them the signal they need without any effort on your part. You don’t have to train them. You don’t have to spray anything. You don’t have to watch and redirect and reward on a schedule you can’t always adhere to.
You put the pad on the floor.
Your dog smells it.
Something clicks.
And from that moment on...they just know.
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Real Dogs. Real Owners. Real Results.
Thousands of dogs have tried the NovaPaw Pup Pad so far.
And their results speak for themselves.
I genuinely thought something was wrong with my dog. He'd sniff the pad and then just... walk away and go on the floor two feet from it. First time I put down the NovaPaw pad, he walked straight to it. I stood there with my mouth open.
That's a signal win.
My vet said it was just age. I accepted that. But the cleanup every morning was killing me. NovaPaw was the first pad that actually stayed put, didn't leak through, and that Duke actually used consistently. Three months in, zero floor damage. Wish I found this two years ago.
I used to come home dreading what I'd find. Now I come home and the pad's been used and everything else is fine. That sounds small but honestly it changed my whole relationship with her. I don't feel like a bad dog mom anymore.
Over 50,000 dog owners have made the switch to NovaPaw.
The reviews keep saying the same things.
First try. Works immediately. Wish I found this sooner.
That's not a coincidence.
That's what happens when you choose the pad that was actually built around how dogs think.
The NovaPaw Pup Pad Just Works.
Pheromone Science, Not Gimmicks
Based on decades of veterinary behavior research.
Works With Every Breed and Age
Puppies, adults, senior dogs. The instinct is universal
No Drugs, No Chemicals, No Side Effects
Safe, non-toxic materials only.
Pheromone-based behavior modification supported by published veterinary studies.
The NovaPaw Pup Pad keeps your dog from making mistakes.
You'll never end up on the front page of a tabloid and that's a good thing.
But more than that, you'll stop spending money on pads that don't work. You'll stop cleaning up accidents that shouldn't have happened. You'll stop wondering if you're doing something wrong, or if your dog is just never going to get it.
Instead, you can set them up for success with the NovaPaw Pup Pad.
Almost everyone who tries it is thrilled with the results. But if for any reason it just isn't the right fit for you and your dog--don't worry. You're completely covered. The 90-day guarantee means you can try it with zero risk and nothing to lose... except the accidents you're tired of cleaning up.
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Will my dog actually use this without training?
89% of dogs use the Pup Pad correctly on their very first try with zero training, treats, or commands. The pheromone compound signals to your dog's instincts exactly where to go, the same signal dogs have responded to for thousands of years of evolution. If your dog is in the 11% who need a little more time, they are typically consistent within 24 hours. And if for any reason they don't take to it, the 90-day guarantee means you lose nothing.
How is this different from attractant sprays I've tried that didn't work?
89% of dogs use the Pup Pad correctly on their very first try with zero training, treats, or commands. The pheromone compound signals to your dog's instincts exactly where to go, the same signal dogs have responded to for thousands of years of evolution. If your dog is in the 11% who need a little more time, they are typically consistent within 24 hours. And if for any reason they don't take to it, the 90-day guarantee means you lose nothing.
Will my house smell like dog urine?
89% of dogs use the Pup Pad correctly on their very first try with zero training, treats, or commands. The pheromone compound signals to your dog's instincts exactly where to go, the same signal dogs have responded to for thousands of years of evolution. If your dog is in the 11% who need a little more time, they are typically consistent within 24 hours. And if for any reason they don't take to it, the 90-day guarantee means you lose nothing.
My dog destroys everything. Will this hold up?
89% of dogs use the Pup Pad correctly on their very first try with zero training, treats, or commands. The pheromone compound signals to your dog's instincts exactly where to go, the same signal dogs have responded to for thousands of years of evolution. If your dog is in the 11% who need a little more time, they are typically consistent within 24 hours. And if for any reason they don't take to it, the 90-day guarantee means you lose nothing.
How many pads do I actually need?
89% of dogs use the Pup Pad correctly on their very first try with zero training, treats, or commands. The pheromone compound signals to your dog's instincts exactly where to go, the same signal dogs have responded to for thousands of years of evolution. If your dog is in the 11% who need a little more time, they are typically consistent within 24 hours. And if for any reason they don't take to it, the 90-day guarantee means you lose nothing.
What if my dog still doesn't use it?
89% of dogs use the Pup Pad correctly on their very first try with zero training, treats, or commands. The pheromone compound signals to your dog's instincts exactly where to go, the same signal dogs have responded to for thousands of years of evolution. If your dog is in the 11% who need a little more time, they are typically consistent within 24 hours. And if for any reason they don't take to it, the 90-day guarantee means you lose nothing.
Is this safe for puppies?
89% of dogs use the Pup Pad correctly on their very first try with zero training, treats, or commands. The pheromone compound signals to your dog's instincts exactly where to go, the same signal dogs have responded to for thousands of years of evolution. If your dog is in the 11% who need a little more time, they are typically consistent within 24 hours. And if for any reason they don't take to it, the 90-day guarantee means you lose nothing.
How do I clean it?
89% of dogs use the Pup Pad correctly on their very first try with zero training, treats, or commands. The pheromone compound signals to your dog's instincts exactly where to go, the same signal dogs have responded to for thousands of years of evolution. If your dog is in the 11% who need a little more time, they are typically consistent within 24 hours. And if for any reason they don't take to it, the 90-day guarantee means you lose nothing.
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