I was reading some articles on training am staff/pit bulls, bulldogs, and the article stated they are harder to housetrain than most breeds. Would you agree? Obviously individual dogs differ, but for those who have owned more than one am staff/pit bull and /or other dog breeds, in general, what do you think? I know toy breeds are notorious for this (having a chihuahua mix growing up, I know this was true for him). I have had a jack russell terrier (passed away in Feb) who was no trouble training, very reliable. Also a mixed breed who trained easily, and a doberman mix who at 7 mo. I would say is trained. Our new girl, Zoe, seems trained, but once in while, for no apparent reason, will urinate in the house. I'm home during the day so a schedule of walks/potty breaks exists (generally out every 2 to 2 1/2 hours for potty). I'm hoping this is a phase she will work through. We've had her just over a month. Don't know anything about her previous life as we adopted her from a shelter. Any help would be appreciated!

Am Stafs are really not that hard to housetrain. They do have their moments though. I would advise you to confine her freedom within the house until she is 100%. Otherwise, it seems you are doing the right things.

I am having the exact same problem just random urination, also he runs to the door (at full speed) and urinates.

My Amstaff was very easy to housetrain. No problems at all for me.

I did not have any trouble with houstraining either, I find these dogs intelligent, eager to please and learn easily... they CAN be a tad stubborn at times though.

I've not really found them harder than other breeds I've had.

My Amstaff and mixed breed were no trouble to housetrain whatsoever, using a crate and a feeding/sleeping/walking schedule. I've always found the toy breeds most difficult to housetrain. I believe this is because the house is so big to them, they think nothing of sneaking into a far corner to relieve themselves. Expect an occasional mistake up until they are about a year old. Bob

My pup is 7 months and still he sometimes urinates in house. dont know what to do ...Outside he urinates a lot...and then (like today) he runs inside and accident happend after we just came from outside (about half hour).

Puppy's will usually give you signs they need to go, sometimes we miss these and that's why you need to restrict freedom in the house so that they're always 100% visible and always be alert for the warning signs. The less accidents they get to have inside makes it easier to house train them than if they're having accidents every day, it just takes time and vigilance on your part.

my amstaff was easy to housetrained and stays that way. my pit is another story.. she is one and still have accident now and again... Don't know if she was being naughty or couldn't hold it in OR because there's another female dog in the house.... She was harder to train but it improve with time... sometime it will seem like all the training went down the pan for the day. For this alone, she is only allowed in one area i.e. lounge room where there's easy access to the back yard and any room we are in most of the time.. But if we are out, she is in her crate.