Glad for Pets Black Charcoal Puppy Pads - 6-Layer Leak-Proof Construction, Activated Carbon Odor Control, Pheromone Attractant - Disposable Dog Pee Pads for Potty Training, 23 x 23 in, 100 Count
Glad for Pets Black Charcoal puppy pads add activated carbon odor control and pheromone attractant to a six-layer leak-proof pad in a distinctive black design that helps mask visible staining between changes. The hundred-count pack supports extended training programs. PawLix recommends these for owners who want attractant assistance with reluctant pad users and odor control in apartments or shared spaces.
- Activated carbon layer neutralizes urine odor between changes
- Pheromone attractant to encourage pad use by reluctant dogs
- Six-layer construction for leak-proof performance
- 23×23 inch regular size for small to medium dogs
- Black surface hides staining for discreet indoor placement
- Hundred-count supply for extended training phases
When Charcoal and Attractant Change the Game
Standard white training pads work well for dogs that readily use the designated spot. Glad Black Charcoal pads add two features that address two separate problems: activated carbon odor neutralization extends tolerable time between changes in odor-sensitive environments, and pheromone attractant helps dogs identify the pad as the correct location rather than exploring alternatives.
Apartment dwellers who cannot change pads immediately when they occur during work hours benefit from charcoal's sustained odor control. Guest-heavy households where a visible white pad on the floor feels out of place appreciate the black surface that blends more naturally with modern floor designs and hides yellow staining that makes white pads look more used.
PawLix recommends the pheromone feature specifically for dogs that have not taken to pad training as quickly as expected, or for new fosters with no prior pad exposure who need an olfactory cue to identify the designated zone.
Using Attractant Effectively
Pheromone attractants work by mimicking scent signals that motivate dogs to target the pad location. Place the pad in a quiet, accessible corner away from food and water bowls. Lead the dog to the pad after the highest-probability moments—post-meal, post-nap, post-play—and allow them to sniff the surface before the first use.
The attractant is integrated into the pad during manufacturing, so no additional spray is required. Replace the pad promptly after each use rather than allowing multiple soilings on one pad, as the attractant works best on a fresh surface and dogs often avoid heavily soiled pads regardless of scent additions.
If the attractant alone does not accelerate pad targeting, combine with enzymatic cleaner applied to off-pad accident locations to reduce competing scent signals that might draw the dog away from the designated spot.
Pros, Cons, and Comparisons
The six-layer construction exceeds the typical five-layer standard pad format, adding absorbency capacity useful for heavy-wetting medium dogs or small dogs that use the pad multiple times before a change is possible. Activated charcoal is an established odor control material used in water filters, air purifiers, and medical contexts, making its inclusion in pads a meaningful functional addition rather than a marketing label.
The premium features come at a higher per-pad cost than basic training pads. For dogs that use the pad reliably and in environments where odor is not a primary concern, the additional cost may not provide enough value to justify the price differential over COCOYO or Amazon Basics pads. The black surface, while visually discreet, makes it harder to judge pad saturation level compared with white pads where yellowing is immediately obvious.
Compared with Amazon Basics regular and X-Large pads, Glad Black Charcoal pads add odor control and attractant at a premium. PawLix recommends these as the preferred option when either odor management or attractant assistance addresses a specific challenge in your training situation.
Placement, Storage, and Disposal
The twenty-three-by-twenty-three-inch size is minimally larger than standard twenty-two-inch pads and fits the same pad tray footprints. The black color absorbs slightly more floor heat in sunny rooms, which is inconsequential but worth noting for dogs sensitive to warm surfaces.
Store the pack sealed in a dry location. The activated carbon is inert in the pad before use but benefits from protection against prolonged humidity exposure that might pre-activate absorbent layers. Dispose of used pads in sealed bags.
The black surface may camouflage the pad on dark floors, reducing your dog's visual identification of the target zone in the early training days. Place a pad holder tray with a contrasting border if you observe your dog walking across the pad without recognizing it as a distinct surface from the floor.
PawLix Premium Pad Perspective
Choose Glad Black Charcoal pads when you have identified specific challenges in your training situation—odor complaints from neighbors or roommates, reluctant pad users that need attractant encouragement, or aesthetic concerns about visible white pads in living spaces. For straightforward training without these specific needs, the cost premium over basic pads may not be justified.
The hundred-count supply provides enough pads to complete a full training arc for one dog through the most intensive weeks. Bundle with enzymatic cleaner and a pad holder tray for a complete training station.
PawLix positions Glad Black Charcoal pads as the premium upgrade within the disposable pad category for owners who need more from their training pads than basic absorbency.
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