Hartz Gel training pads are the best! I have 2 small breed dogs that are pad trained. I recently decided to try the Hartz Lavender Gel dog training pads. I was pleasantly surprised at how much better I liked them than the thin ones I was using. These pads are thicker than the usual pads. They have a gel that catches the urine so it doesn't spread. The puddle stays small. The other pads would overflow if my girl dog would squat too close to the side. The Hartz gel pads don't do that. I would definitely recommend these pads to a new puppy owner or someone with a pad trained dog.