What is the best method to potty train a puppy? What worked for you and is there a difference between potty training a puppy and an adult dog?

Since the puppy pad was invented, which I think was the most helpful item someone has come up with in along time, I don't have issues potty training. Occasionally our chi's will potty on floor, but other than that we have had GREAT success in potty training with potty pads.

Pads and newspapers have always worked like a charm for us!! It is also important to praise your dog when they go potty in the proper place, instead of just scolding them when they are in the wrong. This kind of positive reinforcement makes it easier for them to learn the correct way to do something.