A: No, punishment will only confuse and worry your Doggy. Stay with positive reinforcement and prevent scolding or punishing them for incidents. As your puppy results in being much more cozy with going potty outside, it is time to shrink and sooner or later clear away the potty pad completely. https://transitioning-puppy-from29517.blogoscience.com/34098415/not-known-details-about-transitioning-puppy-from-pee-pads-to-outside