Breed training guide
American Staffordshire Terrier
68Overall
Trainability
75
Energy level
80
For beginners
35
Sociability
65
Independence
50
Behavior problems
What American Staffordshire Terriers struggle with most.
Most American Staffordshire Terrierbehavior problems trace back to the breed's original purpose and drive levels. Here's what to look for and why it happens with this breed specifically.
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Aggression Toward Dogs
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Digging
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Excessive Barking
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Nipping & Mouthing
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Rare · Difficulty 4/10
Rare→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Leash Pulling
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 8/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 8/10
Common→
Resource Guarding
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→