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I could not be happier with this purchase! I have a smaller than average Pomeranian, with a bladder to match. He doesn't typically make it through the night before he has to go, and his favorite spot in our room to relieve himself was right at the foot of my husbands sink. In the interest of continuing our happy co-habitation, we searched for a quick solution. I'd researched other products like this one, both real grass and artificial turf. The real grass sounded interesting, but expensive over time ($16-20 per patch of grass to be replaced each 2-3 weeks with my size dog + $10-20 shipping cost per patch... Modestly, that's $500 per year on my 4lb dogs potty... I spend less on more important things annually.) That being said, I gave this one a shot. I had read another review that recommended combining this product with a puppy pad for easier clean up, and that's exactly what I did. Others also mentioned their pup had little interest in using it and had to coax their pet to use it by leaving them without an option to go elsewhere. This luckily wasn't my experience. All I had to do to get my little guy interested, was put it in the area of most common offense and wait. I didn't introduce it to him, or make a big deal of its arrival. I unpackaged the product, which was delivered in an enormously oversized box, added the puppy pad below both the turf and middle layer (see pictures), and placed it on the floor in front of my husband's sink. It was used within 24 hours of initial set-up! Also worth noting, we were able to move this potty to a more convenient location so that the hubby could continue hygiene as usual; the dog was unbothered and has continued using his new bathroom, even in its new location. I plan on buying another for my daughter's room because if he, for whatever reason, sleeps with her, he inevitably has the same problem there. I'm sure he'll be happy to have access to a restroom on either side of the house. And at this price, it's totally worth it. Regarding the use of the puppy pad, I purchased the Neat'n Dry pads in the size photographed. Be advised, the seller has the default listed 10-pack for the same price as the 50-pack I purchased. These fit PERFECTLY in the medium sized trainer. The stains photographed are from a couple of days use. I'll likely replace this tomorrow. I haven't noticed any odors from the turf or the pads, even after the time mentioned. I do plan to follow the maintenance care suggested by others: exchange the pad for liquid waste once 1/2 saturated (Approximately 3-5 days for my 4lb dog); remove solid waste as it occurs; and wash all components, the turf, base and middle tray once weekly with hot water and a mild solution on the plastic parts to sanitize between pad changes. I'll be updating my review as the weeks pass with this regiment to comment on the durability of the turf. Examining, it appears to be the same stuff you would purchase from any home improvement store from the bolt. If anything did happen to the grass, it seems it would be easy and inexpensive enough to replace. :)