Pet training pad device with odor applicator

A pet training pad device use method for a pet training pad including:

• a first pad body having at least an absorbent layer for absorbing a target odor from a target substance;
• and
• a first odor applicator removably attached to the first pad body and having at least an odor transfer layer for transferring the target odor to the first pad body,
• wherein:
• in an initial state before removal from the pad body, the first odor applicator is removably attached on an upper surface or a lower surface of the pad body,
• the odor transfer layer includes an absorbent layer that is absorbent with respect to the target substance, and
• the odor transfer layer is formed from a material having a porous structure configured to allow passage and absorption of animal waste,
• the pet training pad device use method comprising:
• collecting, using a second odor applicator, a target substance on the odor transfer layer of the second odor applicator from a substance source;
• and
• bringing the second odor applicator into physical contact with the absorbent layer of the first pad body to transfer the target odor from the target substance to the absorbent layer of the first pad body.