Hardest Dogs to Potty Train
Because different dog breeds have unique traits and personalities, some are harder to potty train than others. It's not from a lack of intelligence, but because of a natural independence, stubbornness or because the dog is doing what is instinctual to him. With love and patience, nearly every dog can eventually be potty trained.
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Scent Hounds
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Basset hounds are hard to potty train. Some dogs in the scent hound family have a one-track mind. When you take them outside to potty, they will forget and run off if they smell an animal. To keep them on track, it is necessary to put a fence around the elimination area. Since scent is their strong suit, these hounds should not be allowed to smell an area where they have accidentally eliminated before, as this will entice them to go there again. Basset hounds and beagles are two types of scent hounds that have potty training trouble.
Terriers
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Jack Russell Terriers are very independent and do not like to follow orders. Some Terriers are very independent and do not take well to instruction or commands. They are very intelligent and will repeatedly try to get away with bad behaviors you have excused in the past. Since they are territorial, they like to mark areas with their urine and will continue to eliminate there over and over again, if allowed. Norfolk and Jack Russell Terrier are two types of terriers that are hard to train.
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Toy Breeds
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Don't let a larger dog threaten your Pomeranian when he is taken out to potty. Some of the toy breeds can be hard to house train because of their diminutive size. Owners tend to treat them like children instead of dogs and are more likely to let them get away with bad behavior. When taking your small dog to the potty place, it is important to make sure he feels safe. If bigger or more threatening dogs are near, he will be afraid to perform correctly. Pekingese and Pomeranian toy breeds often have a problem with potty training.
Late Maturers
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Mastiffs are late bloomers in the potty training arena. Some larger dogs such as mastiffs and Irish wolfhounds can be classified as late maturers. Development of their urination system takes longer than other dogs. They may be unaware for months that they should have a specific potty spot. These dogs will need at least 18 months of vigilance and strict behavior on you part to train them, and it may be three years before you feel secure in their potty behavior.
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